by Emily O'Hara | Nov 13, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
When I was little, some of my favorite toys were those that were so life like and realistic. I was envious of a friend who had a Teddy Ruxpin doll because it could talk to her and that seemed pretty magical. If you’re a child of the 80’s, you may remember Teddy...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 12, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Bow and arrow toys seem to be popular this year. I guess it’s no surprise, as they are used in quite a few videos games, movies and TV shows. I know my son has become familiar with them while playing Minecraft and Terraria. Dino Hunterz Crossbow by Zing The Dino...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 6, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
There are tons of mediums available for kids to create art. We are forever going through crayons, markers, watercolor paints, and stamps around here. Our refrigerator is covered in artwork the kids have proudly brought home from school. They love seeing what their...
by Emily O'Hara | Nov 4, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Building sets of all kinds are really taking off in the toy industry. I happen to have a little guy who loves to build and design. Sometimes its blocks, other times its scrap materials from around the house. Whatever he may use, I think building is a really beneficial...
by Emily O'Hara | Oct 29, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Getting children to sleep and helping them stay asleep can be so difficult. Just when you think you’ve established a great routine and your little one is sleeping great, something ruins it like teething or an ear ache. Maybe you have a child that goes to sleep like a...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 19, 2015 | Kids & Family
For parents of one of the 6-million children with food allergies, trick or treating is a downright stressful occasion. Their child either skips it altogether and misses out on the experience or ends up with a bag full of potentially-fatal candy. Where’s the...
by Emily O'Hara | Oct 16, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
The days are getting shorter and chillier, but my kids are still trying to soak up every minute of daylight they can after school and on the weekends. They love playing with all of their neighborhood pals, and are always coming up with their own pretend play...
by Emily O'Hara | Oct 14, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
I’m usually weary of toys that shoot objects from them. I have a rule that they need to stay outside and out of confined spaces in our home where an innocent bystander is more likely to lose an eye. This Unicorn Popper by Hog Wild is not one of those toys I need...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 23, 2015 | Kids & Family
Have you ever looked at a scooter and thought “that just doesn’t seem like much exercise?” Rockboard Scooters is about to change that! Jacob got the chance to try one out in exchange for an honest review, and so far he’s loving it. As a parent,...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 22, 2015 | Kids & Family
If you’re an app addict like me, chances are you’re looking for some fun Halloween apps to fill up that “Holiday” folder you have sitting on your iPad home screen. I’ve got you covered. I spent four hours last night downloading and trying...
