This summer my kids made their "Summer Bucket List" of all the things they want and hope to do during their break from school. The items on this list include things like playing at the park, going to the library, getting ice cream at the local parlor, painting their bedrooms, and road trips. Accompanying them on some of our bucket list activities is Fruit Shoot. Fruit Shoot, with it's sturdy bottle and close top lid make it the perfect summer activity companion.Road trips are a must for … [Read more...]
Swaddle blanket perfect for summer
I received a swaddle blanket for testing purposes.I have a young child who is all about blankets, she won't sleep without one. I had been trying to find a way to help her sleep with a blanket, but without her overheating. I am in love with these Miracle Ware Muslin Swaddle blankets, and so is she. It's perfect because it's a thin, breathable material so it gives her the comfort of a blanket without as much heat.Since she is all about blankets she is particular about which blankets she … [Read more...]
Tips for Road Trips with Kids
One thing my kids love doing is taking road trips. We have four kids, so road trips can be a little crazy if we’re not prepared. If you plan on taking a road trip with kids, keep these tips in mind.Know your kids wellI have found that our most successful road trips with kids happen because we know our kids well. We know how long they can last in the car. We know how often they need to eat. We also know what is going to keep them occupied. It’s best to try and understand how your kids … [Read more...]
How to Create a Child-Safe Space in the Garage
When you think of your garage, the first thing that comes to mind is likely that this is the place where you keep your car. Of course, we all know that storing a car is what garages were made for! What many people don’t realize, however, is that a garage can have so many other uses! It’s great for storage, it’s great for crafts or handiwork, it can even be a great place for your kids to play. Whether your kids have a play area in your garage or they are just going in and out on a daily basis, … [Read more...]
Simplay3 Super Coupe Pedal Trike Review and Giveaway
I received this product from Simplay3 in exchange for a blog post. All product reviews and opinions are my own.Hello again! Did you read my review of the Simplay3 Game Day Push About Helmet? Read it here if you missed it. Good news, I have another Simplay3 review for you today. Let me first tell you a little bit about Simplay3. So I am going to take this quote right from their website, “Simplay3 is a refreshing, new company that is comprised of a diversified, experienced management and … [Read more...]
Simplay3 Game Day Push About Helmet…and Giveaway!
I recieved this product from Simplay3 in exchange for a blog post. All product reviews and opinions are my own.When the Simplay3 Game Day Push about Helmet popped up on a facebook ad I couldn’t peel my eyes away. So many thoughts were rushing through my head. Here are a few of them.My little guy’s second birthday is in a few months- he would LOVE this! My husband loves football and would love to see his little guy riding around in a helmet (ahem- instead of the pink car that … [Read more...]
Run, Jump and Play Hard with Road Runner Sports
I received product and compensation for this review. All opinions are completely my own, yours may differ.Kids tend to play hard. My boys get so involved in their games they don't notice how rough they are being on their clothes and shoes. In the past I have tried to get my children the cheapest option when it came to shoes. However, after having my 7 year old go through three pairs of shoes in a school year I decided it was time to go for a quality shoe that would last and stand up to his … [Read more...]
Whiffer Sniffers Review
I received a variety of Whiffer Sniffers in exchange for this post, however all opinions are 100% my own.Being original is important for kids. That’s why I was so excited to get the chance to review Whiffer Sniffers for my son. With Whiffer Sniffers, he can personalize his backpack with the look and scent that he wants! He can even switch out the clips each day if he wants! Does this sound like something your kids might want? Check out my review so you can see what I loved about my Whiffer … [Read more...]
Healthy Toddler Snacks on the Go
If you remember back a few months ago I shared a fun idea of using Gerber® Lil’ BeaniesTM as a fun educational snack. We made a toddler snack game chart with numbers and boxes for my toddler to put the snacks in and practice counting and one-to-one correlation. He loved it! In fact, he loved it so much that as we were shopping at Walmart last week he saw the Gerber® Lil’ BeaniesTM and asked if we could buy some more. Sure! Because as I learned previously, these snacks are nutritious with 2 grams … [Read more...]
Easy on-the-go Clean Ups
Thanks to Wet Ones® Hand Wipes for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.With three kids there are always messes around. Either the kids are dirty, or the car, the house, their rooms, or wherever we are. Messes are inevitable. While I don't normally cheer for a big mess, with Wet Ones® Hand Wipes the messes are easy to clean up and it's easy to get rid of the germs. We keep a Wet Ones® Container in our car and Wet Ones® Singles in my purse for easy on-the-go cleanups.During … [Read more...]
Toddler Snack Game
Thank you to Gerber for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring my little one to eat healthy!We all heard, and perhaps said to our children, "Don't play with your food!" Well, today I want to share a fun and educational toddler snack game using Gerber snacks so your little ones can play with their food and eat it too!I'm always looking for yummy toddler snacks my little ones would enjoy. Snacks that would also be somewhere on the healthy spectrum. Of course my toddler wants to eat fruit … [Read more...]
Paint Chip Monkey Craft
It's summer and we all need some independent activities for our children to participate in. Part of my children's summer rules are that they must create for at least 30 minutes a day. This can be anything from legos, circuits, coding, or crafts. I want them to keep their brain juices flowing. To help them complete this task I have purchased them some craft kits and items that will help them create. The awesome thing about paint chip crafts is that they are so cheap. Paint chips are free at most … [Read more...]
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy as part of the #CHMMoms panel. All opinions are my own.As the temperatures warm and kids are getting out of school and moving their play outdoors, emergency rooms visits increase 20%. One minute children are playing fine and the next minute they are being rushed to the hospital with a gash in their head. Ok, that might be a little drastic, but seriously kids can get hurt in a number of different ways but with some simple rules and boundaries put in … [Read more...]
100 Chore Chart Ideas for Kids to Earn an Allowance
Getting your kids involved around the house can include this great list of 100 Chore Chart Ideas for Kids to Earn an Allowance. Kids can learn responsibility by helping around the house at an early age. We have broken this list down by age group to make it easy for you to see what your younger kids could do, then incorporate those items with what your tweens or teens can manage to help with. This list is a great beginner for teaching life skills as well as budgeting. 100 Chore Chart Ideas for … [Read more...]
7 Educational Apps for Kids
Kids are using tablets and phones at a very young age nowadays. But how can you make sure they use apps that have kid-friendly content? And what apps are not only fun but also educational? I looked at various apps for kids and made a selection of 7 educational ones that are fun, kid-friendly and have a learning aspect to them.1. Elmo loves 123s Sesame Street’s Elmo and Abby Cadabby help kids do math in this app. It starts as easy as counting to 20, but it also helps kids to do easy … [Read more...]
