Teens may tell you they don’t know what they want but deep down they really do. Chances are that they’ve hinted. You just need to listen really carefully to figure out what it is and when you do, they’ll be impressed that you got them the item they’ve been coveting and have been trying to…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12 or grades 3-6)
Oh the tween years! Not kids and not quite teens, tweens have increased confidence and independence but are still kids at heart.Tweens are confident readers who can be intensely curious about the things they want to learn about. This age longs to be the center of attention but also wants some autonomy from mom and…
6 Reasons to Pack the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ with #GorillaGlass4 on Your Next Adventure (w sweeps)
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass It’s not very often that I think about the components that make up my phone or the durability of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 in my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ but it was definitely on my mind while I peered over the Tsegi Canyon walls on our way to…
2015 Gift Guide: Early Elementary (ages 5-8 or grades K-2)
Kindergarten, first, and second graders span a wide range of skills and knowledge so gifts for this age should balance fun and learning. Kindergartners who have settled into a school routine are working towards becoming fluent readers while second graders feel confident at school and are working towards expanding knowledge while first graders tend to…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)
Parents of preschoolers know exactly how busy they are at all times. From morning until their eyes close at bedtime their bodies and minds are constantly in motion as they absorb information about the world around them. Kids ages 3-5 are working to navigate the social world and friendships that prove to be both rewarding…
2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers (18 months-3 years)
What makes a good gift for the toddler set? Kids who are between a year and a half and three need toys that will let them be creative, imaginative, and playful. Toddlers are working hard to understand the world around them and have brains like sponges. They love engaging in early academic skills like reading…
2015 Holiday Gift Guides
Every year since 2008, I’ve evaluated tons of products for my age appropriate gift guides and specialty guides but I only recommend the items I’d love to give as gifts, receive myself, or know that my kids would be thrilled to gifted with this holiday season. Every year there are tons of new products that…
UPDATED: Learning Through Travel! #GorillaGlass4Sweeps Twitter Chat w Samsung S6 edge+ sweeps (11/16, 9-10 pm ET)
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Corning® Gorilla® Glass UPDATE! We have a new date for our Twitter chat to talk learning through travel! Save the date to talk travel during the #GorillaGlass4Sweeps Twitter chat NEXT Monday 11/16 from 9-10 pm ET for your chance to win the incredible Samsung S6edge+ that was used to take…
4 DIY Projects to Protect Your Home During the Holidays and Throughout the Year #LSSS
This is a sponsored post A few years ago our neighborhood experienced a rash of break-ins throughout the month of December. As unsettling as this crime spree was to our small suburban neighborhood, it served as a good reminder to reassess our home to make it even more secure whether we’re leaving the house for…
Everything You Need to Know About LEGO Dimensions & 7 Cool Mashups to Try
This post was sponsored by KidzVuz.com What do you get when you combine a classic toy, well known characters, and video gaming with favorite movies and cartoons? LEGO Dimensions is a fun family game that brings toys to life as miniaturized LEGO versions of their character selves who use their powers to move through different…
