My kids love technology based games just as much as the next kids, but I also like to offer them unplugged games. I am so thankful that I am connected with the toy industry’s single player puzzle leader, SmartGames. With cell phones, tablets, and handheld game systems, sometimes it's just nice to have an unplugged quiet time of total concentration. We love board games during family game night in this house. I truly do appreciate the value of SmartGames. One move leads (or maybe not) to … [Read more...]
Soft Dog Treats: NurishPet – Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil for Dogs
If you've been following me on Instagram and Facebook you already know we have a Chocolate Labrador Retriever puppy. Max is now four months old and life is getting easier. Those first few months have been hard. (Have you had a puppy before?) My husband and I had a dog before and didn't feed him quality food or treats so we've decided that we'd get the very best for Max. We want him around for at least 15 years! We haven't been giving Max very many human food treats. He'll occasionally get … [Read more...]
Maze-O The Mighty Maze Maker is a Great Maze Game!
So I love when a great kids toy comes along that can capture my five year old's attention for more than one sitting. Last week a new toy arrived for review and Nate wanted to open it right away. He's played with it everyday since it arrived. I love that Maze-O is great for hand eye coordination, spatial reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking. [Tweet "Maze-O, the maze toy, is not just fun, it's also educational!"] [amazon_link asins='B01N5FFSX0,B006EFMSSM,B011PLVBJG,B00362QNLO' … [Read more...]
A Hot Wheels Subscription Box? Oh yes!
The Hot Wheels Pleybox subscription is designed to be combined over several boxes into a mega track designed exclusively for subscribers. The subscription will feature cars, tracks, and stunts that encourage kids to break records while igniting their passion for learning in a fun, engaging way. It also helps kids develop important lifelong skills. What's Inside the Hot Wheels Subscription Box Early edition car - get it 3 months before its release to the market Awesome racing … [Read more...]
Get Your Hallmark Photo Greeting Cards in One Hour!
Do you send holiday cards to friends and family this time of year? We still, every year, send out greeting cards that usually are a photo card, but occasionally we send a photo inside the Christmas cards. Did you know you can make Hallmark photo cards online at the Walmart Photo website? This year, Hallmark gave us the opportunity to try out this simple, beautiful, and quick service. I ordered a couple sets of photo greeting cards for Christmas and they were ready in one hour! And, we were … [Read more...]
Already Have a Doll? Save now on American Girl Clothes
In our family, we have a few American Girl dolls that are well loved. One of those, as you know, is the Native American doll, Kaya. Isabella has been slowly saving up her money to get American Girl doll clothes and accessories for Kaya. So imagine my great surprise when I saw an amazing sale on American Girl. For $50 you can get the Kaya Pow Wow Dress and a matching pajama set! Isabella is going to be over-the-moon happy on Christmas morning when she opens this great surprise! [Tweet "Kaya … [Read more...]
Everyone’s Happy: Nintendo Switch Gift Guide
A post shared by LaVonne Long • Family Blogger (@lavonnelong) on Nov 10, 2017 at 4:08pm PST This month our family visited Nintendo HQ again with our families. Last year our focus was the Nintedo 3DS XL, which we still play and love. This year we focused on the Nintendo Switch. Since we bought the Nintendo Switch for Nate's 5th birthday, he was already ahead of the game. He decided, well in advance, that he'd be wearing his Mario costume to Nintendo Headquarters. When he met Mario at our … [Read more...]
