When we travel to other states we generally fly and rent a vehicle. The travel time is greatly reduced from Seattle and it is much easier with two young kids. I mean, really, who loves traveling in a van for a few days with young children? Not me, that's for sure. But the downside to that kind of travel is we are limited to our suitcases. For this trip to Baton Rouge we brought 3 large suitcases and 1 garment bag. We have mastered the art of packing light. Besides about 6 outfits each, we … [Read more...]
cwist Kids Challenge: Travel Activities
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for CWIST. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. How do you get your kids to do things? Do you use positive reinforcement with them? I was pretty excited to see a new website that offers kids challenges with a twist. This is a great way to get kids to do some pretty great things. About CWIST cwist - kids’ challenges with a twist - is a parent-educator collaboration that provides an interactive … [Read more...]
PlayMG Mobile Android Entertainment System
Handheld game devices are so convenient when traveling for work, shopping for groceries, waiting at the doctor's office - really helpful! The PlayMG game system is fun for children and adults alike. PlayMG is the answer to every parents wish to own their own cell phone again. Not only that, but it was recently announced that PlayMG received a 2013 Family Choice Award as well! Read a Mom’s review of it here! What exactly is PlayMG? PlayMG is a pocketable all-in-one … [Read more...]
Fun and Educational Holiday Gifts
My daughter is five and she is struggling with her language skills. There are about 5 sounds that she just can't say. It is worry us, so we've made an appointment with our family doctor to get a referral for a speech therapist. Do your children have any speech delays? When I had the opportunity to review amazing toys and games from Super Duper Publications that were fun but also helpful for children with language development, I was so happy. Plus, my daughter LOVES games. She pulls down a game … [Read more...]
7 Classic Games to Introduce to Your Children
We organized our game closet this week. We were able to get rid of games we no longer play, organize games by age, and make room for new games. Does your family love games? We have so many games, and my daughter loves playing them with us. I can't wait until we can play classic games with her. You know the ones we all grew up with? In just a few short years, we will be playing them all. This holiday season why don't you introduce your children to classic games? Not the fancy game console, … [Read more...]
Holiday 2013: Monopoly Game
Board games have a lot to contend with these days. The Xbox and PlayStation has taken center stage in many households, leaving the traditional alternatives relegated to dusty cupboards. But one classic game never seems to go out of fashion. More than 275 million boxes of Monopoly have been sold worldwide in 111 countries and sales are currently at an all time high. Why does Monopoly remain so popular? 3 Reasons Monopoly is Popular 1. Living the Dream The aspiration to be rich and powerful … [Read more...]
10 Games to Play With Your 1 Year Old
My Little Man has so much fun playing with us. Now that he has passed his first birthday, there are more games that he is interested in playing. I love watching my daughter play with him and hearing them both laugh. They love each other so much. They like to chase each other around the house, look at his ABC books, play with her kitchen and pretend food, and roll the ball together. Daddy and he like to wrestle every morning. I enjoy reading to him, practice walking, play with his "cell phone" … [Read more...]
