I don't know how it is at your house, but at my house the summers used to be filled with "I'm bored" and "It's too hot." When I thought I couldn't take one more complaint, I decided it was time to get some toys that could keep the kids entertained and cooled off at the same time. We invested in some great water toys, and there has been much less complaining. All of my kids … [Read more...] about Great Outside Water Toys for Young Kids
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16 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2023
I live in a family of fish. My mother-in-law claims my husband could swim before he could walk. I'm not sure if that is entirely true, but he definitely spent a lot of time at the pool as a kid (as in every day during the summer). My kids love spending time in the water--whether it's at the pool, the beach, or on a boat. I am not a fish. My parents put me in swim lessons and … [Read more...] about 16 Great Goggles for Kids from Toddler to Teen 2023
Top Popsicle Stick Art for Toddlers
Do you ever have craft supplies laying around and you aren’t sure what to do with it? Popsicle sticks are one of those craft items for me, I’m never sure what to do with them, but I have so many popsicle sticks! I finally decided to use a craft with popsicle sticks when my niece and nephew were visiting recently. Popsicle sticks are so versatile and you can make a lot of quick, … [Read more...] about Top Popsicle Stick Art for Toddlers
Best Construction Sets for Toddlers
For some reason, I really want one of my children to become an architect. It seems like such a cool job that combines both the "right brain," through the artistic aspects of the job, and the "left brain," through the mathematical and scientific aspects, to create something both functional and beautiful. And seeing as I have no artistic or STEM skills myself, I'll have to … [Read more...] about Best Construction Sets for Toddlers
14 Safe Baby Gates for Hallways and Stairs to Buy in 2023
Baby gates are an often overlooked necessary purchase when getting ready to bring a baby into the home. When creating a baby registry, it's fun to pick out clothes, crib sets, bottles, and other items. Baby proofing products such as baby gates, however, can easily be forgotten. You may not even realize you need baby gates until your baby finds his way to your staircase or … [Read more...] about 14 Safe Baby Gates for Hallways and Stairs to Buy in 2023