I always wanted to be that mom who takes her kids swimming nearly every day of the summer. My mother-in-law was that mom, and her kids grew up loving the water and learning to swim early on. After my two youngest were born 18 months apart, I didn’t see any way I could possibly take all four of my kids swimming by myself without someone drowning. Worrying about it made me … [Read more...] about 13 Good Swim Floaties for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019
11 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2019
My 13-year-old daughter has been begging for a digital camera for her birthday. She loves spending time with her friends, and she wants a way to save all the memories they are making together. Whenever we are out together she uses my camera, but I haven't allowed her to use it without me. I think she is finally old enough to have a real camera of her own. I wasn't sure how … [Read more...] about 11 Good Budget Digital Cameras for Teens and Tweens 2019
10 Good Character Waffle Makers for Kids 2019
My kids love staying over at Grandma’s because Saturday mornings at Grandma’s means character waffles. Somehow having a waffle shaped as a favorite character is so much more exciting than a regular square or round waffle. My kids get so excited to show me how they “decorate” the characters’ faces with syrup, fruit, and whipped cream. The older kids have a great time watching … [Read more...] about 10 Good Character Waffle Makers for Kids 2019
10 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids
Building toys are great at teaching kids STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. They help kids think creatively and problem solve. To make them even better, most kids love playing with building toys. Whether alone or with a friend, kids can enjoy building toys at any age. In our home, our kids started with building toys when they were toddlers, and even my … [Read more...] about 10 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids
Best New Kids’ Video Games for Christmas 2018
What is the one thing most kids want for Christmas? You guessed it—video games. I must admit, I’m quite conservative when it comes to which video games my kids play and how much time they spend playing. I prefer games that are not too violent or crude. In buying video games, I try to be frugal, but I also know that usually, you get what you pay for. If a game is sure to be … [Read more...] about Best New Kids’ Video Games for Christmas 2018