by Nicole Etolen | Apr 2, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Looking for a great gift idea that works for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and even Memorial Day? How about a gift that encourages creativity and gives something back to the men and women who protect us? Let me introduce you to Cool Kid Tees. I received a...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 24, 2015 | Kids & Family
UPDATE: So, it turns out that Blossom Box went out of business at some point since this post went live. No worries, you can easily make these crafts on your own with basic supplies. The popsicle stick weaving craft that probably brought you to this page, for example,...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 23, 2015 | Kids & Family, Tech Time
You know what I love about being a blogger? The fact that I can play fun games on my iPad, then write a post about them and it totally counts as work! Take this post about fun spring & Easter games for you iPad, for example. It totally justifies all the time I...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 13, 2015 | Kids & Family
Thank you Chicco Shop for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Chicco Shop, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. So you’re having a brand new baby AND planning to keep working at home. It’s totally doable, I know...
by Emily O'Hara | Mar 12, 2015 | Kids & Family
Kids seem to love having their own little spaces to do just about everything. A special bunk bed, a reading nook, a top secret fort all give them a chance to do what they love best in their own little world. Little Tikes created the Easy Store Picnic Table for...
by Emily O'Hara | Mar 6, 2015 | Kids & Family
I received a 3-Foot Trampoline by Little Tikes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Towards the end of winter I’m ready for the frosty tempts to take a hike and for the longer and warmer days to return. My kids try to play outside when the sun is...
by Emily O'Hara | Mar 2, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
My three-year-old daughter is in the middle of a pretty serious princess phase. When I was given the chance to review the Little Tikes Gear Works Princesses, I knew she’d be just the person to give me objective feedback. Little Tikes was founded in 1970, and has been...
by Emily O'Hara | Feb 12, 2015 | Kids & Family
Kids don’t typically think too fondly of clothes. We’ve all seen that common scenario go down, right? A child opens a handful of toys with excitement and then unwraps a pair of pants and a shirt. They take a quick look, toss them to the side, and move on. I...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 2, 2015 | Kids & Family
This post is brought to you by Digital Media Academy. All opinions are my own. Looking for an exciting opportunity for your techie kid? Send him to Digital Media Academy! Founded at Stanford University, Digital Media Academy is ranked as one of the ten best summer...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 28, 2015 | Kids & Family
I’m really excited to share this exclusive post from Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids:Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry. I am intrigued by the free-range idea, mostly because that’s pretty much how I grew up....