I love looking at all the beautiful glass and glittery ornaments that decorate the Christmas tree every year. But what i really love are the homemade decorations and kid-made ornaments that add that special touch to the holidays and home. Those are the ornaments you can look back on each year and remember what Christmas […]
Toddler Toys to Encourage Learning Through Play
I’m always trying to find fun ways to encourage my children to learn. Because that is really how children learn best. Having fun and playing! One of the reasons we love LeapFrog games and toys is because they make learning come naturally, through the experience of playing. Nothing is hard or complicated, just good old fun! This […]
7 Fun & Easy Ways to Teach Toddlers Colors
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue! How many colors can you name too? 🙂 Teaching colors to little ones shouldn’t be so much of a task if you’re making it fun along the way. Sure you want your toddler to know the difference between red and green (not only to ensure against color-blindness which some […]
Breakfast Playdate Party Featuring WaterWipes
I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central forWaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Last weekend while visiting friends and family, I had the opportunity to host a fun little playdate over breakfast. The kids (and adults […]
Get Kids School-Ready with LeapFrog’s LeapPad Platinum & Word Whammer {Review}
As a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, I receive products, promotional items and educational material to use and share as I see fit. However, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. This post contains affiliate links. It’s no secret that my son can’t get enough of playing with the family’s iPad or […]
12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Cool in a Heat Wave
The tail end of summer often means enjoying the last few weeks with the whole family before school starts, bbq’ing or taking the kids to the beach one more time. But we often forget how hot August can get…especially recently with temperatures surpassing 90F!!! Talk about a heat wave! So what do you do when it’s scorching […]
Easy Patriotic Kid Crafts You Can Make in Minutes
It’s been a bit of a hectic week lately…so although I’ve seen tons of patriotic crafts filling my newsfeed, I wasn’t able to devote much time to crafting with the little ones. And because Independence day is this weekend I figure better late than never! Last year, with limited craft supplies we made a VERY last […]
3 Water Toys For Endless Fun in Pool & BathTub {Giveaway}
We have a ton of toys lying around the bathroom. Some have been a life-saver when it comes to keeping our boys occupied as I wash their dirty fingers and toes; others have just added to the clutter. So anytime I discover a toy that I know we’ll get a lot of use out of, it’s […]
Sun Protection & How to Choose the Best Sunscreen for Kids
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Now that summer is officially here, the days are getting longer and hotter than ever. While we are thrilled to spend more time outdoors running around […]
How a Mother’s Touch Means So Much More to Baby
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Johnson’s® and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are my 100% my own. Did you know that every loving interaction with mom or dad can help baby’s developing brain? From a gentle touch to a pleasant smell, everyday rituals and interactions children experience create memories that will stay with […]
