New Year’s Eve is coming up and my kids are at the age where they are starting to get that this is a holiday. I’ve been thinking of ways that we can make New Year’s Eve fun without having the kids stay up until midnight…because, let’s face it, it’s hard enough to get kids to…
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Mattel Is Fun For The Whole Family
We are big fans of Mattel at my house. They have all of the classics that Kyle and I grew up with along with new fun toys. I love seeing Sophie’s eyes light up when she gets a new Barbie doll. And nothing beat Jake’s excitement the time he realized the Hot Wheels tower is…
Family Christmas Traditions At Home
Like every other holiday this year, Christmas is going to look a little different. Some of our beloved traditions won’t be possible, but I’m determined to make Christmas as magical as possible for my kids this year. Family Christmas Traditions At Home Here are a few things we will be doing at home this year…
Netflix is Here for the Holidays
Now that Thanksgiving is finished, it’s all about Christmas at my house! Our decorations are up, Christmas jammies have arrived, and I’ve created a list of all the great Christmas movies I want to watch this year. Thankfully, Netflix is making it easy with great movies and shows for everyone in the family. Netflix is…
Santa – The Experience
In a year where so many traditions have been forced to change due to the pandemic, visiting Santa will NOT be one of them. I’m excited about SANTA – THE EXPERIENCE, because it offers a chance for kids to be more comfortable and for the whole family to have a more enjoyable experience. No waiting…
Family Movie Night | Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
I’m so excited for Christmas movie season this year. We are having fun planning movie nights with the kids, and mixing in some new movies with our favorite classics. Netflix is dropping a new Christmas movie this weekend that is on top of our list to watch – Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Jingle Jangle:…
Wolfwalkers
I love hand-drawn animation. It’s so beautiful and full of depth. So I’m very excited about the new movie Wolfwalkers. It’s an Apple Original Film from the two-time Academy Award-nominated director Tomm Moore (Song of the Sea and The Secret of Kells) and director Ross Stewart. Moore’s previous movies are amazing, and it looks like…
Why We Love Barbie Fashionistas
When I was a little girl, Barbies were my favorite toys. I spent so many hours changing their clothes, doing their hair, and imagining new adventures for them to experience. All of my Barbie dolls had distinct personalities in my mind, which only served to make their interactions richer. I could tell you which Barbies…
Tips For Raising Readers
I love books, and it has always been important to me to raise kids who also love to read. Most kids don’t just love reading without a little push in that direction from mom and dad. You have to be intentional about raising readers if you want them to be lifelong readers. Tips For Raising…
You Are Your Superpower
I’m always looking for good books to read with my kids. I love books that teach valuable lessons and can open them up to new ideas. I also look for books that offer my kids the opportunity to read about diverse characters and cultures. Sometimes this can be hard to find. Ana Maria Medici, who…
Halloween Movie: A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
Halloween is going to look different this year for most of us without the traditional trick or treating and parties that usually mark the night. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t have lots of spooky fun. A family movie night is a great way to have Halloween fun at home. If you have older…