toys

a hybrid learning tablet {VTech InnoTab 2S} + Giveaway
Keeping kids engaged and learning the whole summer through can be a challenge. It really can. School’s out and kids want to spend their days by the pool, at friend’s houses and on vacation. No school allowed. But, with the sophisticated learning tablets for kids, like the VTech InnoTab 2S,

the little wonders of Lilliputiens { HABA }
I’ve entered a happy stage where my newborn can now be fully entertained by his big sister. It’s a win-win for everyone as my daughter enjoys his company just as much as he does hers. So as I browse the baby market, I take special note of interactive toys both

CAT Tough Tracks {Toy State}
What is it that draws little boys to heavy machinery? Even my 3 month old son is mesmerized by the dump trucks dumping and the excavators digging. So when the opportunity arose to review some new CAT machines from Toy State, I knew I had to jump on it. The

blabla in cloth {an Easter Giveaway}
Back last year I got wind cloth dolls were coming to blabla. I felt a bit of internal conflict when thinking about the cloth as the handknit aspect to the dolls was so much of the charm, but when it came down to it, I couldn’t wait to see them.

monthly product discovery; delivered right to your door! {Citrus Lane}
Alert: coupon code below for half off!! I am a huge fan of these monthly services that are popping up all over that offer you a selection of products in a given category for a monthly or yearly subscription price. As a stay at home mom of 3, I do

MAGIC Stargaze Playmat & Gym {Mamas & Papas}
To say the MAGIC Stargaze Playmat & Gym is interactive would be an understatement, but unlike the harsh sensory overload items on the market, Mamas & Papas delivers soft lights and crisp, pleasant sounds. Pull toys on the overhang arch and a sensor touch pad stimulate and encourage young development,

dress up clothes for Happily Every After {Everything Princesses}
One of my favorite parts of raising a little girl is living vicariously in the whimsical imagination they have. My daughter loves to play dress up and constantly is existing in another world. Yes, of course, sometimes I wish she would join us in this world, but nonetheless, it’s fun

doll gear for the sophisticated girl {Joovy}
Every mom of a girl knows that there is never just a baby doll. Dolls have to be accessorized and I’m not just talking about clothing and purses. The dolls of today must have all the gear a real baby would have, the stroller, the crib, kids can even wear

Christmas with Peppa Pig {toys for preschoolers}
Peppa Pig was one of the first preschool-aged shows I actually liked. The lovable characters with their charming British accent was an immediate hit with my daughter as well. There are always great lessons to be learned and their quirky antics were unique and fresh for Nick Jr. This fall,

give me your tired, your poor, your huddled plush {Teddy Needs a Bath!}
We have all been there. Teddy had an accident. Teddy was used as a canvas or a napkin and now, Teddy needs a bath because child is crying. We went through this with a Curious George plush that was a gift from a family friend, a cherished toy. My daughter