Kids love playing in the water, and as a new mom, I imagined myself taking my kids to the pool in the summers. I grew up with a swimming pool next door, and I loved soaking up the sun and splashing in the water. Somehow my mom toted us all to the pool and kept track of us without losing her mind. Holding my first baby, I figured it would be easy to share my love of water with … [Read more...] about 15 Good Swim Floaties for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2020
16 Best Indoor Hydroponic Grow Systems and Garden Kits 2020
There is nothing like fresh herbs to make food taste amazing! I must admit, I had hardly experienced the mouth watering goodness of fresh herbs until after I was married. My parents only ever used dry herbs in cooking so when my husband introduced me to fresh herbs I was thrilled. When we bought our first house, we began gardening. One of our favorite foods to grow is herbs. … [Read more...] about 16 Best Indoor Hydroponic Grow Systems and Garden Kits 2020
14 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2020
There is nothing my kids love more than taking funny photos. My tween son was always filling my phone with photos of silly faces and sometimes things I couldn't quite figure out. While I'm not yet ready to give him a smartphone of his own, I decided a digital camera would let him use his creativity to take photos without using all the memory on my phone! In … [Read more...] about 14 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2020
35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
Choosing the prefect gift for an 8-year-old boy can be a task. There are so many different options available and each boy has unique interests and strengths. I know my boys were very different from each other at age 8. One is very specific about what gifts he wants while the other is happy with pretty much anything we get for him. Whether your boy tells you exactly what he … [Read more...] about 35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2020
With a houseful of kids, we have tried a lot of different building toys over the years. The kids don't realize they are learning fine motor skills, planning and problem solving capabilities, and instruction following among several other STEM skills. They just know that building toys are lots of fun to play with. Whether they are playing alone or with friends or siblings, … [Read more...] about 13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2020