Second and third graders have reached an age where all of their knowledge from their younger years is coming together but in no way is the learning over. At the end of the day, their brains have been taxed and they need activities other than what they do during the normal school day. Here are…
Gift Guides
Gifts for Kindergarten and First Graders
Kindergartener and first graders spend all day busy learning skills that are built upon in upper grades. The best holiday gifts allow them to learn and practice the things they’re learning in a fun hands-on way. Here are my picks for the best gifts I’d give to a 5 or 6 year old. GIVEAWAY: LeapPad ($99.99)—…
Preschool Gift Guide 2011
Imaginative preschoolers need to balance time between imaginative play and using screens to help them practice developing skills. Interactive apps and digital devices help engage and encourage reluctant learners but there’s a whole world to explore and my picks are designed to do just that! GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog My Own Story Time Pad ($29.99)—…
2011 Holiday Gift Guides & Tech Toy Wish List Tips
What are the most sought after tech items for everyone on your list this holiday season? I’ll help you wade through this season’s selections in this year’s holiday gift guides! With 5 guides arranged by age group, I’ll have my favorite age appropriate picks for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders, grades 2-3, tweens, and…
Friday Faves: Father’s Day Gadget Guide for Dads (w. giveaways!)
In our house, Tech Savvy Daddy is a gadget-a-holic! Here are some of the awesome new products that we’ve tried and can recommend as great gifts for the special father in your life. XO Skins Screen Protectors ($11.95 and up depending on the device)— There’s nothing worse than a scratched screen on a brand new…
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
I ignored my own post with the statistics about moms not wanting flowers as a Mother’s Day gift for my own mom because she loves flowers. Actually, the practical side of her prefers plants because they last longer but we love surprising her with a flower delivery. This year two dozen roses arrived at…
Friday Faves: Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
If you’re still searching for that perfect gift for that special woman to honor her on Mother’s Day, you’re getting down to the wire but I can appreciate how it takes time to find the present that is just right! According to a new survey conducted by independent research firm Toluna and Buy.com, moms prefer…
My Top 5 Mom Gadgets Picks on My Life Scoop
If you were disappointed by my lack of gadgets in my last minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide, never fear! I’ve shared my top 5 pics over on My Life Scoop! Take a look at my favorite multitasking devices in Top Mom Gadgets- Gift Guide then get yourself to Best Buy, the Apple Store, or…
Tango Card: The Perfect Solution to Mother’s Day Gift Giving (w. $100 GC giveaway!)
Congratulations to Catherine who was lucky #49 and will be receiving a $100 Tango Card! If you are racking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, let mom pick it out herself using the best gift card yet – The Tango Card! If you haven’t heard of The Tango Card,…
Mother’s Day Card Making at #TinyPrints4Mom Brunch
#TinyPrints4Mom favors Time with friends is always fun but it becomes even better with some delicious food, mimosas, pampering, and time to create Tiny Prints cards. Today I had the pleasure of hosting an intimate brunch for bloggers as part of the #TinyPrints4Mom campaign. Over brunch on a beautiful Saturday, we spent some much…
