I received these products in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links are included in the post.As a mom of four with a teaching degree, toys need to be educational and fun. I critique toys because I know how important they are in the development of my children. I also believe that kids should have fun as well. Spring is right around the corner, so I am looking at the best toys to buy my kids. I think I have found a few your kids will love as much as mine do. … [Read more...]
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
While I do enjoy Easter candy (hello, Cadbury Eggs!) I also prefer to get my children some fun toys and games for their Easter baskets. This year I teamed up with some awesome products to be showcased in an Easter basket so you can skip the sugar and go straight to the fun! Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas All these items were sent to me to be featured and shared with you to give you non-candy ideas for your Easter baskets this year. Let's chat about each item.Dancing Eggs is a fun game my … [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...]
Gemmies and Fright Factory Toy Review
I received these products for review purposes. All opinions are 100% mine alone. Your experience may differ.Are you Looking for an affordable yet entertaining gift for your kids for Christmas? If you are a thrifty mama like me then, Yes! We were all so excited to open these boxes of affordable toys from Tech 4 Kids and dig right in!First up is Gemmies. Once I had it all set up I just couldn't wait to make some beautiful creations. The set up process is quick and easy, Recommended for … [Read more...]
Scribble n’ Play Product Review
Last year my son got a boogie board for Christmas. He loved it! We loved it. It was fabulous to use on the go and this was a great way to encourage the improvement of these skills without the pressure of worksheets and other more academic tasks. He was having fun while gaining finger control and muscle development. We unfortunately our Boogie board stopped working- we weren’t sure if it was because it had been left in the car or had been stepped on (you never know … [Read more...]
Active Learning with LeapTV
As a member of the LeapFrog Mom Squad I was sent the LeapTV for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My kids love video games. I don't blame them, when I was kid (and still now at times) I'd love to play video games. We didn't own any so I would have to go to a friends house in order to play them, but I LOVED doing it.I know this topic may be a sensitive one when considering screen time for your kids, BUT LeapTV is different. This is an active video game system from LeapFrog. When … [Read more...]
LeapFrog Toddler Toys
LeapFrog toddler toys give parents the tools they want to teach their younger children while still being fun toys. LeapFrog has been a standard in the industry of interactive educational play for years, and this year's hot Leapfrog toddler toys don't disappoint. The following toys are recommended for children ages 2-5.The Number Lovin Oven is a great toddler resource that helps with a multitude of those fine motor skills, while teaching your kids to recognize numbers. Kids love helping … [Read more...]
Tiny Love Product Review
I had recently received a few amazing products from Tiny Love. I absolutely adore these products. One of the products we received was the Discover the World Play Mat. What a terrific item! There are so many things I love about this design. First off I love maps- in fact we have a map of the United States in our play room. The fact that tiny love made the world their base for a baby play mat was indeed inspired. Not only do I love the colors and the cleverness about it but I love the … [Read more...]
LeapFrog’s Word Whammer
As a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, I was sent educational toys and materials to share as I see fit. All opinions are my own.As a child I struggled a little with reading. It wasn't my favorite activity so I tried to avoid it as I could. How I wish these amazing learning games that LeapFrog now has were around then. Luckily, my children are the recipients of such wonderful fun learning tools including this Word Whammer. What is a Word Whammer? It reminds me of a "Bop It" with its turning and … [Read more...]
Special Daughter Day
As a member of the #PlayLikeHasbro team I was sent products for my kids to review. All opinions are my own.There are some days when you just need to spoil your kids for a job well done. Recently, my daughter had one of those days. She is such an obedient child, a great helper, a smart student and a super big sister. To reward her for her excellence we had a day where she got spoiled with a couple of fun presents. Easy-Bake Ultimate OvenI knew my daughter would LOVE the Easy Bake Oven … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of Our Summer
Summer break has been in full swing at our house for 7 weeks now! Boredom easily creeps in so here are so suggestions to break up the day and keep introducing fun. This has worked great at my house.1. Each child has a morning routine. When they wake up they eat breakfast, clean their room, practice the piano and do several pages in their educational workbook. I have found that my kids actually don't mind doing the workbook and I enjoy that they are keeping their skills sharp for … [Read more...]
5 Reason I Love the VTech Go! Go! Smart Friends Busy Sounds Discovery Home
I received the product free for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Growing up I had a few friends whose birthdays fell right around Christmas. I always felt bad for them getting all their presents for the year in one shot! Then my youngest decided to be born a few days after Christmas and it became my dilemma to make Birthday separate from Christmas but still awesome! This year when Toys R Us sent the VTech Go! Go! Smart Friends Busy Sounds … [Read more...]
Target Practice with Air Storm Firetek Bow
Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this discuss. All opinions are my own.Every year as the holidays approach we look forward to going to a local store to sit on Santa's lap and play with the toys they have out. There is always a booth set up with wooden ducks to shoot down with a bow like this one pictured. My kids have always loved playing with that toy. When the Air Storm Firetek Bow that Walmart sent me showed up at my house I knew everyone was going to be so excited. Before I even let … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs Aren’t Extinct – Meet Boomer
I received a complimentary product and compensation for sharing this post. All opinions are my own.Meet Boomer! He is an interactive dinosaur from Zoomer. Think dinosaurs are extinct? Think again. Boomer is a very real dinosaur that will interact with you and has a mind of his own! Although he has a remote control, you can control Boomer with hand gestures and at times he can't be controlled. Watch out because Boomer does get angry and will chomp his teeth, roar and spin!Boomer is … [Read more...]
Ride-On Toys Should be on Your Christmas List
I received product and compensation to help with this review, however, all opinions are completely my own.I know it's December, the weather is bad most places and it's freezing cold!!! Regardless, I think ride-on toys should be on every parents shopping list. Ride-on toys are perfect gifts and here's why:They are fun for the whole family!I love toys that encourage active play. Most ride-on toys are appropriate for a wide range of ages and even work for adults. The Razor A Kick … [Read more...]
