Looking for Affordable Back-to-School Clothing?

Tweet . Just before our vacation we took a trip to our nearest T.J.Maxx and boy, did we find a bunch of great deals! Parents can definitely find everything on their shopping lists, without breaking the bank. We purchased educational puzzles, games and school supply sets, but I happened to notice that many clothing items, [...]

POP!

Tweet We returned home late one evening, from a fun day out and about, to a package on our front doorstep. Not entirely an infrequent occurance, but certainly one that excited my younger two kiddos! Why? you ask. Well, the package on our doorstep contained a brand new Pop On Pals Amusement Park Playset, complete [...]

V.Smile CyberPocket {Giveaway}

Tweet The new V.Smile Cyberpocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform with educational content, all in a portable learning system. Think Nintendo DS meets Leapster. I love that the younger kids get the feel that they are playing “video games” all the while learning math and reading skills without [...]

Nintendo Favorites

Tweet I was never a fan of video games, growing up. In fact, I never thought we would own a gaming system, let alone three. The Wii, DS, and DSi are great family-friendly systems, each with it’s own unique draw. I am happy to share our favorite games with you now, and can recommend each [...]

More Than Play!

Tweet Playskool recently sent us the Busy Ball Popper for Noah to check out. At Playskool they believe that play stimulates the senses, engages the imagination, encourages curiosity, and empowers children’s sense of self confidence by allowing them to discover the world at their own pace. I totally agree! As a homeschooling mom, I also [...]

Family Game Night

Tweet As fun as they are, family nights out for our bunch usually put a bit of a dent in our pocket book. Think about it – 8 movie tickets (yes, we do have to pay for Noah now!), popcorn, drinks, red licorice, and M&M’s – now, that’s quite the small fortune! Most often, these [...]