I’ve mentioned before how much I adore Peaceable Kingdom, especially their line of cooperative play games. They’re a terrific way to enjoy a family game night without anyone ending up in tears (although it’s usually me going “no fair”...
When it comes to his favorite computer games or shows he likes, Jacob talks endlessly. However, when it comes to how his day was, what he learned at school, and whether something is bothering him, he clams up and gives me the whole “I don’t know”...
In spirit of Valentine’s Day, Mabel’s Labels is celebrating the love by offering $2 off heart labels! These versatile sticky labels are durable, waterproof labels that are perfect for identifying lunch containers, bottles, toys, sports equipment and much more....
Thank you to CJ for this guest post about cyber safety and online games. Using a computer is something which is pretty much a norm for all children of all ages nowadays. After all, the sooner children become accustomed to the online world the better. This is because...
I was just going through emails when I saw one that I missed from a few days ago with fun writing prompts related to the upcoming release of Disney’s Peter Pan on Blu-Ray/DVD. They basically all revolved around the “never growing up” theme, and they...
Celebrate family literacy day with a wonderful guest post filled with tips on getting your child to read more. Thank you, Kelli Cooper, for contributing this post! Be sure to check out her bio at the bottom. When I was a child I loved to read; my one friend’s mother...
The battle to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables is one waging in many households across the world; you want your child to eat healthy and instilling good eating habits at a young age is important. But, try telling a child he needs to eat right to ensure his...
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a holiday for couples only, but there is no reason that you can’t involve your kids in the special day. ProFlowers is great to get everyone involved, for example. Flowers make gorgeous Valentine’s Day decor, and letting the...
I am horrible when it comes to building snowman. They typically look like some deformed monster out of a horror movie. One thing I do know, however, is how to build a snow fort! I experimented with different containers years ago when Jacob was about three, and I think...
The winter season brings varied weather challenges to different regions, but the same challenges to families everywhere: “what can we do together as a family” is the question that rings out after ringing in the New Year. Most families need to work within a budget...
