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
Outdoors
11 Best Snow Sleds to Buy for Kids in 2019
I don't know about you, but I'm dreaming of a white Christmas! It's a good reminder for me that although, as an adult, snow makes me grumpy to drive in, it's still nature's Christmas gift to kids everywhere! Even if you won't have snow where you live, a lot of people will take to the mountains to experience it or visit family in a chillier area. If so, you're going to be … [Read more...] about 11 Best Snow Sleds to Buy for Kids in 2019
10 Best Binoculars for Kids Who Love to Explore
Three years ago, we booked a cruise to Alaska for our family of 5 with kids ages 4, 6, and 8. My husband and I excitedly researched binoculars for ourselves, expecting to spot whales, eagles, bears, moose, and other animal life. When our binoculars arrived, our kids immediately wanted to use them to explore the backyard. However, we quickly realized that not only were our … [Read more...] about 10 Best Binoculars for Kids Who Love to Explore
10 Best Water Shoes for Toddlers
One universal truth about kids is that kids gotta move! I wouldn't want to put any limits on my kids' exploration, which is why these water shoes are so awesome! They cover so many outdoor and indoor activities for toddlers--wet or dry, slippery or rough terrain! Toddlers already are a little unsure on their feet. They are just starting to explore their world on … [Read more...] about 10 Best Water Shoes for Toddlers
11 Good Beginner Fishing Poles for Kids
I grew up doing a lot of fishing with my dad and grandpa. My grandpa was an expert fisherman, and he owned top of the line gear. Unfortunately, he passed away when I was only nine-years-old. My most treasured memories of my grandpa were of spending hours together on a boat or on a beautiful shore talking while we fished. It was like a scene out of "The Andy Griffith Show". … [Read more...] about 11 Good Beginner Fishing Poles for Kids