Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids? Check out www.geocaching.com. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game for people who love the outdoors, exercise and technology. Think of it as an Easter Egg Hunt that requires a handheld GPS device. There are hundreds of thousands of treasures (called geocaches) hidden around the country […]
It’s Time to Bring Back Game Night
I have so many positive memories of playing games with my brother and parents on rainy afternoons and on family game nights. Our post on “How to Organize Your Board Games” had a lot of reader feedback. Thanks for sharing all of your favorite games. Your comments got me thinking about how much fun board games are. […]
Keep Crayons and Art Supplies Organized with Doodlebugz
My daughter enjoys drawing, carrying her things in bags, organizing her toys (must have gotten that from Daddy). Doodlebugz offers Crayon Keepers, DoodleBags, Crayon Aprons and Toolbelts, and Crayon Purses and Duffle Bags that allow her to do all three. These licensed Crayola products, available at Princess Linens, allow your little artist to keep supplies […]
Oompa Toys Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
Oompa Toys has one of the best toy selections on the web for unique, natural, wooden, and European toys. They stock all the best toys and room decor from our favorites, like Blabla, Brio, Bajo, Eco Tots, Djeco, HABA, Kathe Kruse, Plan Toys, and more. Oompa Toys is offering a promotional discount of $5 off […]
Tame The Wild Animals Cluttering Your Child’s Room
Stuffed animals are cute and cuddly. But all of those plush bears are total space hogs. Baby Mwah started off with just one stuffed bunny, but the animals have multiplied as fast as real bunnies since well-meaning relatives (and sometimes even his mommy) can’t resist buying them. Unless you have a baby too young to […]
Fun, Free and Low-Cost Summer Vacation Activities for Kids
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during the summer increases 150 percent compared to the rest of the year. The AAP recommends no television under age 2 and limited television by children […]
Art Studio on the Go
One of the biggest challenges in traveling with children is keeping them occupied between stops. Time will fly by for your little artist with The Car Valet by Alex ($28 at Little Jet Set) and he can keep an illustrated journal to have a fun, personal record of the trip, too. This adorable, easy to […]
Car Games for the Family: Brain Quest
If you are going on a long car trip with the family, you’ll want to bring along Brain Quest for the Car, from Workman Publishing. Brain Quest is a series of cards, including suggestions for games involving the cards, with questions and answers that enlighten and amuse. Brain Quest for the Car contains 1,100 Questions […]
Pack Smart For Trips With Baby
Packing for a trip to Grandma’s House or a weekend getaway doesn’t require a carload of baby toys. Baby Mwah and I travel light with just a diaper bag, Pack & Play portable crib and his Activity Ring by Latitude Enfant. This multi-sensory activity ring is like five or six toys in one, but it hardly […]
Little Jet Set Baby Travel Gift Pack Contest
Traveling with a baby or toddler can be a joy if you are well-prepared and flexible. Little Jet Set aims to help you in the preparation department. We’ve reviewed some of the award winning travel gear and toys from this fabulous children’s boutique in the past and have included several of their selections in our […]
