When I was a kid, my grandpa had a Polaroid camera. My siblings and I thought it was the most amazing thing ever invented. There was nothing we liked more than to “borrow” Grandpa’s camera and take pictures of each other, our pets, the neighbor's sandbox, and anything else we could find. I remember snapping a photo, waiting for it to print, then shaking it until the image … [Read more...] about 11 Fun Instant Polaroid Cameras for Kids 2019
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25 Best Gifts and Toys for 1-Year-Old Girls 2019
The transition from infant to toddler always feels so significant. One day your child is a (cute) baby lump on the floor, and the next day she's walking around like a miniature person and destroying everything. Toddlers are simultaneously incredibly stressful and unceasingly fun, and both aspects can be traced to their insatiable curiosity and capacity for learning. For this … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 1-Year-Old Girls 2019
21 Large and Challenging LEGO Sets for Adults and Teens 2019
Who says LEGOs are just for kids? I secretly love LEGOs. Since our oldest kids were quite young, I have been buying challenging LEGO sets which I pretend are for the kids, but I'm not fooling anyone. Now that we have some teenagers, they enjoy putting together difficult LEGO sets with their dad. I love that it requires some thinking, allows for social interaction, and uses … [Read more...] about 21 Large and Challenging LEGO Sets for Adults and Teens 2019
6 Best Budget Kid’s Tablets for the Money 2019
Looking for a good tablet for your young kids? I recommend you don't spend a fortune. As a parent of five kids, I've learned the hard way that sharing electronic devices with my children isn't always the best idea. We've lost phones, tablets, and even pictures we can't get back. High-quality devices certainly aren't immune to the cracks, scratches, or charging issues that … [Read more...] about 6 Best Budget Kid’s Tablets for the Money 2019
25 Best Gifts and Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys 2019
Your boy looks forward to Christmas and his birthday all year long. He dreams of that perfect gift. So, how can you make sure the gift you give him is a real winner--one he will love and use for a long time and not just discard after a week or two? Luckily for you, we have done the hard work for you. We have found the 25 best gifts and toys for 9-year-old boys. These are … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 9-Year-Old Boys 2019