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...]
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...]
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...]
Play Dress Up with Pony Royale!
This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. I may be a “grown up”, but every now & then a toy comes along that makes me wish I wasn’t. Sometimes I’ll see a … [Read more...]
Review: Caillou Doll & Boat Playset!
Caillou is a TV show on PBS Kids & Sprout aimed at preschoolers. The show revolves around a four-year-old boy named Caillou, his little sister Rosie who is two, and their Mommy & Daddy. While the theme song can will get stuck in your head for days, the rest of the show is really cute … [Read more...]