I was hesitant when my husband suggested getting a Nintendo Wii for my son’s sixth birthday. I envisioned him sitting and staring mindlessly at a television screen for hours on end. After much persuasion, I gave in, and I am so happy I did!
This is a game system unlike any I have seen. The game [...]

The sweetest little book came into our house at some point recently. I can’t remember if it arrived for a birthday, Christmas or something else. Regardless, Love You Forever by Robert Munsch has been waiting to be read for a while. With a cute baby on the front destroying a bathroom and a synopsis on [...]

My son has quite a bit of organic cotton clothing and 99.5% of it has been ordered online. This means I’ve paid shipping charges through the ying-yang and wasted environmentally toxic fuels to get it to our house. So much for being a green mama.
At my newborn daughter’s baby shower this past weekend she [...]

My husband is really good at finding things that I always wanted as a kid and bringing them into my life as an adult. When I was little, besides longing for the Dolly Madison treats they advertised during the Peanuts programs, I always wanted a Snoopy Snow Cone Machine.
I mean how could you really go [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

When I first discovered the Haba toy line I knew I was on to something. Not only are they lead free and non-toxic, but they are also educational, developmental and creative. Plus children are able to work through problem solving on their own.
I purchased this Marble Track for my son at Christmas and it [...]

When Polliwalks were first introduced to me I was angry, because I wish I would have created this type of kid’s shoe. They are beyond cute, but also offer more than just foot protection. Designed in four styles (ducks, lady bugs, gators and frogs) and available in a variety of colors, they certainly mix things [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

We recently received a sample of the Count & Cook game which retails for $13 and is for 2-4 players (again, age 3 & up). It takes only about 10 minutes to play and is great for kids who love to help in the kitchen.
As I said, my son is only 21 months old but [...]

I have loved playing Cranium since I got it for Christmas a couple of years ago. I’m a total dork and I love board games - especially when I get to act goofy, draw and make things with clay all in the same game. So when I was given the opportunity to try [...]

I hate to admit this. In fact, I’ve tried thinking of a way to just say my son loved the new Backyardigans music album, Born to Play, but I can’t come up with the right words. So, I’ll just come out and say it. Yes, I was rocking out in my mini-van to their new [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives.Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from our [...]

This past Christmas my older daughter wanted only one thing from Santa – a pink digital camera. In the past we’ve gotten her those oversized, kid-friendly type models. However, to her they seemed more like toys rather than the “real thing” because the quality of the photos were usually less than desirable and the LCD [...]

I recently came across a book that my 5 year old asks to be read over and over again. Maybe that isn’t such a good thing now that I think about all the nagging we get, but it must mean he enjoys it.
“What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?” was written by Robin [...]