Prima Princessa is a cheerful cartoon fairy who wants to share her love of ballet with your child. She floats, flitters, and glides through a condensed version of Swan Lake, performed by the Paris Opera Ballet. Interspersed with the dancing are clips of preschool girls learning dance steps, young students from the School of American […]
I SPY….A Game The Whole Family Can Enjoy!
Until second grade, I lived in a historic house with horrible TV reception. The only channel that was fuzz-free was PBS. But we were never bored. Instead of watching TV after dinner, we would spend time together as a family playing games. I loved those family game nights, and I think they are one of the reasons why my memories of those years […]
Love Mama Earth With EarthLust Stainless Steel Water Bottles
My family uses eco-friendly and chic stainless steel water bottles to reduce landfill and our exposure to the chemicals in plastics. EarthLust bottles are fantastically chic, manufactured from a slender, tapered custom mold and coated with non-toxic paints. Each delicately rendered design evokes a love of, or a deeply respectful lust for, nature. Some of […]
Brain Quest: Flashcards for Preschool and Kindergarten
Children learn naturally through exploration and discovery, not through flashy gadgets and gizmos. The best way to encourage a life long love of learning is to share that journey with your child. Brain Quest from Workman Publishing makes a series of flashcard games for children as young as two to encourage parent-child interaction. There are […]
Our Back to School Guide is Here!
Whether your little ones are heading off to school or they find their classroom at home, we have some great picks to get them ready for learning! Check out our Back to School Guide for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners for the hippest fall kids’ clothing, children’s backpacks, reusable lunch bags, and more… Oh, and we’ll have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life Is Not a Zero Sum Game
Although I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a Luddite (obviously blogging is using technology), I tend to error on the side of unplugged entertainment for tots. But there comes a day when the kiddos grow up and discover the joys of the electronic world. When that day comes, it is reassuring to […]
Thanks, Teach!
When I was a teacher, I never expected a gift at the end of the year. And I always tell my friends that the nicest present you can give a teacher is a handwritten thank you note (photocopy it and send it to the principal and the school board for an extra treat). A number […]
