Sponsored post by Mirum. All opinions are my own. The weather is finally cooling down around here which means two things: it's time to get outside and play and it's time to start thinking about holiday gifts! My boys were lucky enough to receive a gift from Hot Wheels early and they haven't … [Read more...]
Get Great Toys for Your Child Delivered with HOOT
I love when the toys that my boys play with also teach them something. That said, not every educational toy is a winner- they have to be fun and get the kids interested, too. Educational toys are great, but they don't do much good if they aren't actually fun and engaging- they aren't educational if … [Read more...]
Learn & Play All Day with Elmo!
For almost 50 years, Sesame Street has been a favorite of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. One of the most beloved characters is of course Elmo, who through some amazing toys has become just as big a part of children’s lives offscreen as on. It’s not hard to see why- Elmo makes for a perfect … [Read more...]
Sound the Octo-Alert! New Disney Jr. Octonauts Toys
We’re a Disney Jr. family. If Shane’s watching TV, there’s a 95% chance it’s that channel- whether it’s Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Gaspard & Lisa, or the new Henry Hugglemonster. One of Shane’s absolute favorite shows is Octonauts, so when we had the chance to review some of the new … [Read more...]
Kmart’s Fab 15 Toys: Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle
Shane is a huge fan of playsets. I love them too- they’re open ended and allow him to allow his imagination to lead his play. That said, as Shane’s getting older, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find good playsets for boys. Recently, however, we received the Imaginext Eagle Talon … [Read more...]
VTech Innotab 2 Learning Tablet Review
You’ve probably noticed by now that we’re a pretty tech-friendly family. I enjoy gadgets & technology and encourage my son to use them as well- in moderation. I also like to make sure that he’s not rotting his brain while he plays so I get him educational games & apps, and I do limit his … [Read more...]
Rock Out with LeapFrog’s Touch Magic Toys! {Review}
These days, touch screens are everywhere. Our phones, our tablets, our cameras- even some of our appliances use touch screens. Shane even has a few touch screen toys, including his LeapPad2. But LeapFrog has taken the touch feature even further by offering young children a way to use touch … [Read more...]
LeapPad2 Review and Giveaway!
Shane is really good with technology. He knew how to work an iPad before I did since he used one at my in-laws house, and knows how to do everything on my iPhone and Justin’s Android- and I can barely navigate the Android. There are a lot of educational games out there for kids so I have no problem … [Read more...]