by Nicole Etolen | Mar 26, 2020 | Kids & Family
At home, camping experience can be as fun and exciting as the real deal! Pitching a tent in your backyard is a great way to strengthen the family bonds too. If you are short on time or the full camping gear, or your children have never been camping, creating a...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 18, 2020 | Kids & Family
I am going to keep this super short, because who has time to read 700 words about why I created a free mermaids and unicorns maze book for kids, right? So, just click the picture below (or here) to download the PDF book. That’s it. FYI, at the end of the first...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2020 | Entertainment, Kids & Family
With more than a dozen states announcing school closures due to coronavirus (some lasting as long as 6 weeks), millions upon millions of kids are currently out of school. If you’re wondering what on earth you’ll do to keep them occupied, read on for a list...
by Tim | Mar 2, 2020 | Kids & Family
Spring break can be a stressful time for parents. They worry about what they should do with their kids and if they have the money for a trip. Instead of worrying about travel plans and affording a big spring break trip, you could choose to plan a staycation instead. A...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 27, 2020 | Kids & Family
No mystery here! In the words of wonderful & wise Shaggy, the PLAYMOBILE SCOOBY-DOO! Mystery Machine is, like, totally groovy! Keep reading for an inside peek (literally) and find out why it’s a must for any Scooby fan, old or young! Huge thanks to...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 2, 2019 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
If you’re on the hunt for the hottest, funnest, and most educational gift ideas for kids from tiny tots all the way to tweens, I’ve got you covered! Read on to discover 30 fantastic holiday toys for kids of all ages! Plus, head to my Holiday Gift guide for...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 17, 2019 | Kids & Family
Want to make sure you have treats that ALL kids can enjoy on Halloween? Make sure you keep a few non-candy goodies on hand! If you need inspiration for a few inexpensive ideas, I’ve got you covered. Read on for 20 candy-free ideas that are all treats and no...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 15, 2019 | Kids & Family
Two weeks ago, my son attended an assembly on what to do in the event of an active shooter, and the other day he had his first drill. When I asked my kid, “What did you learn in school today,” his response was, “How to not get shot.”...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 30, 2019 | Lifestyle, Kids & Family
When it comes to picking out Halloween costumes, you really never can go wrong with characters from the Wizarding World! JK Rowlings’ masterpiece series was populated with so many outstanding characters that you could go with a Harry Potter Halloween theme for...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 18, 2019 | Entertainment, Kids & Family
Once again, research proves what we moms of gamers already knew: violent video games DO NOT make for violent kids. In other words, playing games like COD, Borderlands, or CS:GO won’t turn your teens into raging psychopaths. Period. Read on for the details about...
