Tag: toys
Holiday Wish List: Toys That Teach for Every Age
This post is sponsored and written by Olathe Health Pediatric Therapists.This holiday season, we've got you covered! The Pediatric Therapists at Olathe Health put...
Why We Banned Slime From Our Home
“It’s not even sticky, Mom." These were my daughter’s famous last words. The ones that forced me to ban slime from our house last...
An Open Letter to the Inventor of Baby Alive
I get it. It's my own fault for buying the darn thing to begin with. But if you saw the gleam in her eyes...
My YouTube Secret
One of the many things I've learned in this parenting gig is that no matter how weird or awkward or strange something your kid...
The Toy Intervention
We’ve all seen the mess, stepped on Barbie shoes, bought the fancy containers, and we’ve all spitefully vacuumed up Legos. I woke up one...
My Little Boy Likes Fairies
My little boy likes fairies.
Yes, that’s right. My three year old boy likes fairies, princesses, and pink. Actually, I think he prefers them. He...
Upcycling Toys: Transforming Trash into Treasures
Fact: Toys are expensive. If it is marketed for a baby, toddler, or child you can count on it being overpriced. And if it's...
Spoiled … or Indulged? Is There a Difference?
My kids have a lot of stuff. A lot. And, I own it – it's my fault. It's not like babies are born with...
Sponsored: Creative Ways to Celebrate Earth Day!
April 22nd is Earth Day! This annual day of celebration is a great opportunity to talk to your kiddos about the importance of taking...
The Best Thinking Toys
Trying to find that perfect toy that your kids will love and play with for a long time can be challenging. When it comes...
Gifts That Keep On Giving
Since greening up food and decorations were explored in my Halloween and Thanksgiving posts, let’s focus on something unique to this holiday season: presents.
Here...
Stupid Toys for Toddlers
My son's second birthday is around the corner, and the question "what does he want for his birthday?" is ringing in my ears. The...
“Pick up, Pick up …”
Legos. Matchbox cars. Puzzle pieces. Sports balls. Game pieces. Transformers. Baby bottles. Crayons. Legos. Baby dolls. Tonka trucks. Did I say Legos?
These are items...
Girl Toys vs. Boy Toys
My daughter had her fifteen-month shots last week, and on our way home, I decided to take her through the drive-up at McDonald’s to...
A {FOUR} Letter Word
Oh! I bet you have already guessed the BIG ones, haven't you?
The ones that fall into the "cardinal sin" category and bring out the...
