Patch Buddies are an adorable combination of a Plush Toy and a custom Backpack that has a built-in carrying case. There are ten playful animals and four unique characters in the Bubele's Patch Buddy collection and each has a unique personality that will provide endless hours of entertainment and comfort, at home or on the go. Safety is important to us and to your children. So we manufacture and produce our products with the highest quality materials, dedication to safety and especially designed … [Read more...]
Family travel in the UK
I love my family. We love to be together! Often times when one sibling plans a vacation they invite whoever is able to come with them, to come! In the past, several of my siblings, their families and my parents and us have been on several cruises together. A couple years ago my husband needed to go to Austria for work, so we accompanied him, and my parents joined us. This summer several of us are going on vacation to Colorado together. It is so much fun to travel with family.This summer my … [Read more...]
Stay Safe Against Carbon Monoxide
Recently we spoke about fire safety and how to keep your children safe from fire. Today I’d like to talk about another home hazard that isn’t as obvious as a fire, but is easily prevented with the right measures. This hazard is Carbon Monoxide. I highly recommend every home have carbon monoxide detectors in order to help prevent tragedy. Click here to find out how to get your house or business protected from the dangers of carbon monoxide.Here are some facts about Carbon Monoxide:CO … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Musical Instrument for Children
While some children have a natural inclination toward playing music, others may not be so eager to start practicing. Choosing musical instruments that are relatively easy to play is generally the best way to go. In fact, when students can pick out a few simple tunes on the guitar or piano, they will be much more likely to stick with the instrument for the foreseeable future. Here is a list of instruments that might be intriguing to youngsters:Xylophone The xylophone is an instrument in the … [Read more...]
Puzz Story!
The makers of Puzz Story ought to be proud! This is an awesome lesson in History! Their slogan is “The book, the puzzle, and the poster combine to form a new exciting educational product for children.”This was so much fun my little children. At 4 and 6 they had a blast learning what all the puzzle pieces were called and liked looking at the “map” after it was all put together. I was actually surprised at how much they knew! They knew different dinosaurs, mammoths and saber tooth tiger, and … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice, Sprint Center March 27-31 GIVEAWAY
Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After is coming to the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO from March 27-31! Rockin' Ever After features some of your favorite Disney Princesses such as Belle, Ariel, Merida, and Rapunzel. To watch a fun video of the product, visit my post all about Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After.Now is your chance to win tickets! Enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets. The winner will be able to choose from tickets to the Wed. March 27, 7pm, Thurs. March 28, 7pm, or Friday March … [Read more...]
My Snowy Thoughts
Up until yesterday this winter had been very mild! We had had a little snow in the past, but nothing significant. Yesterday, however, we got dumped on. Whenever it snows I start thinking of fun winter vacations I would like to take my children on. Growing up I heard story after story of the skiing vacations my parents took my family on... before I was born. Since I was a major caboose, they weren't still skiing by the time I came along.Since I have never been skiing I think it would be so … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Children Safe From Fire
Even in the most careful households, fire hazards are always present. If you have children, these hazards are even more threatening. No parent can be expected to keep their eyes on their children 24 hours a day; therefore it's highly important to take the necessary precautions to keep your family safe. Fire precautions - keep your family safe 1. Do not leave children unattended in a room where there is a fire risk, such as an oven or a heater. Don't let children play near ovens, hobs, … [Read more...]
The Best of Last Week
Last week I had the chance to work with some amazing bloggers. We got together and chose our favorite posts to be featured in this "Best of " post! Check out the articles from these awesome bloggers. Rebecca from Moms Saving Money has a great tip on how to add fabric softener to homemade laundry detergent. Since I have started making a lot of our household products, I thought this was a great idea and super easy as well! Colleen at My Vegan Gluten-Free … [Read more...]
What’s New from The Orb Factory?
I've told you in the past how much I love The Orb Factory. They just released some new toys and I'm happy to share some of them with you! The Orb Factory now has a fun line of Plush Crafts that feature no sew room decor crafts. My daughter is all about decorating her room, so I new instantly she would love to work on one of these projects.When I opened the box and she saw the butterfly pillow she wanted to get started right away. She has been talking non-stop about how she will make the … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Children to Sleep at Night
A dysfunctional bedtime routine is a nightmare that all too many parents face; getting your children off to sleep at a decent time, without power-struggles, is essential to the health of the whole family. A peaceful night-time routine needn’t be a luxury; claim the evening as your own with these simple steps to a successful bedtime:Encourage calm A successful bedtime routine starts long before reaching the bedroom. Children need to understand the process of winding down before … [Read more...]
Kidaroo Crew Sippy Cup Labels
Right now at our house we don't have a need to label our sippy cups. We just have one girl and one boy using them. But in a couple months, we will have another boy using our sippy cups and then these Kidaroo Crew Sippy Cup Labels will be vital! Kidaroo Crew offers several different kinds of custom sippy cup labels. They have Snugaroos, which are customizable with your child's name. They also feature fun themes like sports or glamor! Then they have the Sippy Grab labels which also come in … [Read more...]
Creating Memories Between Mothers and Daughters
There is an old saying that teaches that a mother’s precious treasure is the love that she has for her daughter along with the love that her daughter has for her in return. It seems as if there is a natural bond that is formed between these two individuals from the very moment that the mother found out the gender of her inborn child that is cherished forever. Since they want to create memorable moments during the times that they spend together, it is important that they take the time to do … [Read more...]
Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever! Review
My family recently attended Phineas and Ferb LIVE! This was a super fun show! We are huge fans of Phineas and Ferb the cartoon on Disney Channel. We know all the songs and even have the soundtrack! Our favorite Pandora station is the Phineas and Ferb station (it plays other Disney music as well).Since we are such huge fans of the show, I thought the live performance was predictable (which I liked). I love how they included all of our favorite songs from the cartoon. It was fun to be in such … [Read more...]
Encouraging Kids To Develop Creative Skills
Many people feel that those who work in the arts are the only ones who need to use creativity. However, this is not necessarily true. Creativity is a valuable skill for all people to develop. Without a creative mind, inventions would never have been created, unconventional cures for disease would never have been attempted and new innovations would never have been undertaken. Creativity is not limited to the arts. People of all interests can use creativity to think of new products and new ways of … [Read more...]
