Four years ago our family finally purchased our first home. Until that point we had lived in condominiums with very little outdoor space. With growing children, we felt it was time to move to a home with a yard. We were ecstatic that the home purchase included a swing set, but after a few months in the home, they became bored. We started looking for the best backyard toys … [Read more...] about 15 Best Backyard Toys for Young Kids
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10 Best Infant Life Jackets and Toddler Life Vests 2019
Millions of parents take their children out every year to enjoy the fun of playing in the water. You are out boating with friends and put life jackets on your older kids, but you are planning on holding your baby so he doesn't need an infant life jacket, right? No!! Most parents would agree that one of their main concerns is for the safety of their children. No well-meaning … [Read more...] about 10 Best Infant Life Jackets and Toddler Life Vests 2019
Top 10 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2019
Nothing beats the intense heat of summer like a splash into some cool water! For the privilege of some pool time, my children suddenly regain the ability to independently do their chores, get changed, brush their teeth, and let me smear their faces with sunblock. And all this in record time! Even with the inevitable splashes that get in their eyes (or noses), children almost … [Read more...] about Top 10 Plastic Kiddie Pools for Summer 2019
13 Good Swim Floaties for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019
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 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