When I was a little girl, I dreamt of having a doll house, but my mom (a single mother at the time) just couldn’t afford one. I’d visit friend’s houses, with their girly bedrooms all decorated with pink frilly pillows and their toy chests overflowing with the latest and greatest gadgets, but I always gravitated […]
Barbie Mariposa and the Fairy Princess
With two elementary school aged girls in the house, Barbie has become one of the most played with toys in our house. Frequently Barbie movies are playing on the television. Mariposa happens to be one of our favorites. When we were given the opprtunity to review the Barbie Mariposa and the Fairy Princess Dolls the […]
Nominate Your Child for the 2013 SI SportsKid of the Year Award!
Do your kids play sports (and eat, breathe and sleep sports)? Would they want to see themselves on the cover of an upcoming Sports Illustrated Kids issue? Then nominate them for the the 2013 SportsKid of the Year award! The winner of the 2013 SportsKid of the Year award will appear on the cover of the December 2013 issue […]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents: Art Splash! Great Summer Exhibitions, Festivals and Programs for the Whole Family!
With my kids home during the day and on the weekends during the summer, it’s hard for me to come up with fun activities and outings to keep them entertained while staying on budget. Parents, does this sound familiar? This summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art is kicking-off Art Splash, a new series of exhibitions, festivals, […]
Strider No-Pedal Balance Bike Review
Learning to ride a bike is a childhood rite of passage. Strider Bikes aims to make the process easier, faster, and more fun for kids everywhere. The Strider is what is referred to as a no-pedal balance bike or run bike. In a nutshell, the concept is that learning to balance is easier when a […]
The Berenstain Bears: Golden Brother Edition Review
**I was sent the The Berenstain Bears: Golden Brother Edition gift set for review.** The Berenstain Bears are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and to commemorate the event special limited edition Golden Gift Sets have been released! I remember The Berenstain Bears’ books from when I was a little girl and loved reading them. […]
Disney Launches “Kerpoof Tell a Story” Digital Storybook Building App for Kids
If your kids are looking for some new apps to play with on the family iPad, Disney has a brand new app that lets your kids build their own stories, complete with animation, audio narration and sound effects! Based on the popular Kerpoof.com web app, Tell a Story, allows kids to create storybooks by assembling […]
An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (The Movie)
We reviewed the Saige American Girl of the Year doll when she first came out and my daughter brings Saige on trips and to special days at school. Now, American Girl has a new feature-length movie coming from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Will you see the movie with your kids? “An American Girl: Saige Paints […]
Toy Bonanza on Totsy!
With summer quickly approaching, I am attempting to plan ahead for summer birthdays and activities to keep the kids busy during the summer. Totsy is having some amazing toy sales right now. Check out my latest picks! First up, Yummy Dough! For $15 on Totsy, you’ll get two buckets of creative cookie dough from […]
That’s How We Do the Shamzee Dance!
When our Shamzee arrived, my son could not contain himself. After seeing the commercial on TV, he had been begging me to get him a tiger Shamzee for his pillow. Having him wait for Bally to go through the wash (yes, they are machine-washable!) was sheer torment for him, but when he was all clean […]
