Our house is all about Halloween, the changing leaves, yummy apples from the farmers’ market, and comfort food. We love that Fall is in full swing here in the DC Metro Area! In honor of it * almost * being Friday, I thought I’d share some fall fun that we’re looking forward to this weekend….
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Trick or Treating Safety Tips
This post is sponsored by Rayovac but all opinions are my own. Halloween can be such a fun night of the year for kids and parents alike if everyone remembers to be safe. Taking a bit of time to do a few things before Halloween can help make the night go smoothly, especially as excited…
Apple Ad: Maybe Plugged-In Teens Aren’t Always a Bad Thing
Grab your tissues because Apple is tugging at our heartstrings this holiday season with a new ad that shows that plugged-in teens might not be such a bad thing after all. As much as we do want to spend time with each other, technology does how the power to bring us together. It’s a time…
7 Ways to Say Thank You on Thanksgiving
Today we have so much to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving learn to say thank you in seven different ways thanks to Dictionary.com and have a wonderful day with friends and loved ones! 7 Ways to Say Thank You Dictionary.com Slideshow courtesy of msrcom. No compensation was received for this post.
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (5-8)
Kids in the early elementary grades are achieving mastery in reading, writing, and math skills, enjoy working independently and as a team through sports and other collaborative ventures, and are growing up fast but still need time to be kids. At this age they’re gaining independence but can revert to needing the hugs, kisses, and…
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have minds like sponges that aren’t just absorbing information but are working overtime to make sense of the world around them and form connections through their experiences. They’re at an age where they crave learning at school or home, are navigating the world of friendships, and are working hard to understand the world through…
2013 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Toddlers
Kids up to the age of three love to learn by acting things out and using all of their senses to explore. The best toys are ones that encourage imaginative play, gently guide them through learning about letters, numbers, and colors in fun and interactive ways, and engage their senses. Books are a great gift…
6th Annual Holiday Gift Guides Coming Tomorrow!
It’s hard to believe this is the 6th year of my Holiday Gift Guides. Every year since I started blogging in 2008, I’ve been publishing holiday gift guides to help you wade through the endless products available on store shelves and online to find the very best items for your friends and loved ones. Every…
Paas Heinz Easter Egg Decorator App & Website for Virtual Decorating
Kids who can’t wait to dye Easter eggs and crafty parents who like to elevate decorating to an art form (or in search of a creative outlet during a hectic day) will appreciate the PAAS Heinz Egg Decorator. Decorate one egg or a basket full on the website or through the free iPad app (free)….
What is Love? Scholastic Parent & Child’s Video Features Answers From Kids!
As parents we know that our kids tell it like it is. They’re sweet and unfiltered and when it comes to sharing their opinions and they don’t hold back. Take a look at what kids said about what love is, if they’ve been in love, how you show someone you love them, and more through this…
