When my kids were young, they loved to play by getting their hands dirty. Mud, dirt, and all manner of mess was their favorite medium to explore until I purchased their first water table. Then their obsession turned to water! Water tables are an excellent way for young children to explore their world and it aids in their physical and mental development as well. If your little … [Read more...] about 10 Best Water Tables for Young Kids
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Great Outdoor Water Toys for Young Kids
Summer is here and with that comes a house full of bored children and (most of all) heat! One of my family’s favorite activities on a hot summer day is to hook up the garden hose and cool down. Over the years, we have tried out many different water toys that turn a plain garden hose into hours of outdoor summer fun! If you’re looking to turn your yard into a water park oasis, … [Read more...] about Great Outdoor Water Toys for Young Kids
10 Best Swim Goggles for Kids 2019
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 with water--whether it's at the pool, the beach, or on a boat. All of my kids are great swimmers. We started them in … [Read more...] about 10 Best Swim Goggles for Kids 2019
25 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2019
It's so easy to find a toy my two-year-old son wants to bring home. If it were up to him, we'd own all the toys. However, because we don't have all the money or all the space, that's not really an option. Sorry, dude. What's not so easy is deciding which toys actually are worth the money and space in your house. With so many gift options to choose from for birthdays, … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 2-Year-Old Boys in 2019
10 Best Indoor Slides for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019
When my baby was about 15-months-old, we visited the house of a friend who had a toddler slide... Oh. My. Word. We could not get her off that slide! For the entire hour we were there, she insisted on climbing up the ladder and riding down the slide over and over again, giggling and squealing as she did. It was adorable. That was the moment I decided it was time to start doing … [Read more...] about 10 Best Indoor Slides for Toddlers and Preschoolers 2019