One of the hardest parts of our transition into back to school this year has been Zac feeling left behind. Now that he's a little older, he's aware that brother is no longer home with us all day and he even knows what school is- and he wants to go, too! Unfortunately for Zac, he's still a bit too … [Read more...]
Learn and Share {and Learn to Share} with New LeapFrog Toys!
Zac is almost 20 months old, and he’s at such a fun age. He has his own very distinct personality and he is just full of energy! He loves to follow his big brother around everywhere and can keep up with him no matter what he’s doing. One of Shane’s favorite things to do is play kitchen {we watch … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Kindergarten with LeapFrog!
I received the products mentioned to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. This summer, in addition to hanging out by the pool and hitting as many indoor playgrounds as we can, we’re getting ready for kindergarten! Shane started reading at the end of this last school year and while I … [Read more...]
Finding the Best Educational Apps & Games for Children- Interview with Expert Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos
I grew up using electronics all the time. I had handheld video games, went to Computers class to play Oregon Trail & KidPix once a week at school, and logged onto AOL after school. Since I’ve always been around electronics, I can’t imagine life without them- and I know the value of them as … [Read more...]
Disney Minnie Mouse Bow-tique Super Surprise Party for LeapPad & Leapster Explorer {Review & Giveaway!}
Shane is a huge Disney Jr. fan, and one of his absolute favorite shows is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He loves all of the characters & likes to act out episodes with the “guys” {little figures} he inherited from when I was a kid. He has a few Mickey & Minnie games for the iPad and loves them, so … [Read more...]
LeapFrog Learn to Read Ultra eBooks Review
If Shane had to pick just one toy to play with forever, it’d be his LeapPad2. &I’d pick the same one for him- not only does it keep him engaged for much longer than most of his toys, but it is actually educational. I don’t think he’ll ever get bored of it either {at least not until he actually … [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...]