The links in this Dorm Room Must Haves for New College Students post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. After the excitement of high school graduation has passed, the reality of leaving home…
The Playground at The National Building Museum: Awe-Inspiring Intergenerational Play Space Now Open
Just in time to beat the heat of summer, The Playground at the National Building Museum is open for all ages to experience creative play. The Museum’s iconic Great Hall has been transformed into an awe-inspiring 14,000-square-foot imaginative landscape. Designed for exploration, creativity, and intergenerational play, it promotes climbing, building, gathering, and relaxing, through play…
31 Ways to Keep Summer Learning Fun to Prevent the Summer Slide
As the school year ends, it’s easy for kids to want to forget about school and learning but the loss of knowledge that comes from not being in school is real. Known as the summer slide, this academic loss can be prevented. There are plenty of ways to keep summer learning fun so kids stay…
2026 World Cup Activities for All Ages
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament begins today in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Between now and July 19, 48 national teams will play 104 matches across 16 cities in the three countries. Watching games might inspire questions about the game itself, players, and countries competing for this year’s title. Whether you have a…
MSI Prestige Series Laptop Review
This MSI Prestige Series laptop review is sponsored by MSI When it comes to buying a new Windows laptop, the selection can feel overwhelming until you narrow your search to MSI. Best known as the world’s leading gaming brand for mighty gaming machines, MSI Prestige Series laptops are masterpieces of engineering and materials. The company…
Best Gifts for Dads & Father Figures
Some links in my best gifts for dads are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Father’s Day is not just about honoring dads- it’s about making the father figures in your life feel loved and appreciated. Any influential, supportive male identifying individual…
Best Gifts for College Grads
Graduating from college is an exciting milestone and while most think the best gifts for college grads is some form of cash, there are other thoughtful ways to celebrate this special milestone. Think about the college grad you know and what their next steps might be. Whether heading into a new career, grad school, taking…
10 Things to Look for When Buying a Laptop
Computers are essential devices in our daily life but the dizzying array of choices, along with an alphabet soup of abbreviations, can make buying a laptop feel overwhelming. It’s important to understand your computing needs and select a machine with tech specs to match. 10 Things to Look for When Buying a Laptop With help…
Best Gifts for Amazing Women
Some links in my best gifts for amazing women are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Even though Mother’s Day is often a day about moms and motherhood, it can be used to honor the amazing women in our lives- blood related…
ABCmouse Review: Free App Personalizes Learning for Ages 2-8
This post is sponsored by ABCmouse When I first started this website in 2008, my goal was to help parents navigate the constantly growing landscape of digital learning experiences for their kids. There were very few educational websites that existed to provide quality age-appropriate content but ABCmouse was one of them. Today ABCmouse has been…
