If you are anything like me, your house is overflowing with plastic toys that your children NEEDED, played with for a few days, then moved on to something new. I'm always looking to reduce the amount of one-time toys and instead bring fun, engaging playful items into our home, including science kits, craft projects, and of course books. You simply can't have enough books, and … [Read more...]
A Halloween Treat!
Hey everyone! I have some exciting news - I've partnered with one of my favorite companies, Micro Kickboard, to bring you a very special Halloween treat, dare I say even better than mini Snickers?! ONE reader will win (1) Micro Maxi in Orange. The Maxi is for ages 5-12 and is the model my six year old rides (and loves!). Entering is EASY PEASY. All you have to do is 1) … [Read more...]
Cookie Decorating Made Easy
Hey Houston! Here's a fun idea to beat the heat (or rain?!) this holiday weekend. Three Brothers Bakery has just released custom Design-a-Cookie decorating kits. Each kit comes complete with 3 sugar and 3 gingerbread cookies, icing in pastry bags (red, white and blue) and festive sprinkles, all packed in a cardboard box for just $14.95. You can take the kit to-go and … [Read more...]
Raddish Kids
We just tried out the monthly subscription box from Raddish Kids, started by known foodie Samantha Barnes, the California based mom who also founded Kitchen Kid, the leading provider of edible education. Her passion for bringing cooking to the kids really shows in the Raddish Kids boxes. The inspiration behind Raddish Kids is that the two greatest gifts you can give children … [Read more...]
Junior Explorers
We just tried a new subscription for kids - Junior Explorers. As my boys are both huge animal lovers, and big fans of Wild Kratts, the Junior Explorers subscription seems right up their alley. Junior Explorers is all about inspiring children to explore and learn about wildlife and nature. We are big fans of activity subscription clubs in general. My kids (I think all kids!) … [Read more...]