A guest post from Kevin Sullivan* In 2017, the United States Center for Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency, a crisis that claims the lives of approximately 130 Americans per day on average. And while this is largely thought of as a disaster for adults in our healthcare industry, we often forget about the silent victims of addiction: children. Speaking to children about addiction can be a harrowing task. As parents, we often want our children to … [Read more...]
THE Toy for Toddlers This Holiday Season
We played and learned as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Playskool. Last month I shared with you how much my Little Man loves watching Elmo play with his friends on Sesame Street. He really can have his own play date with this amazing Elmo toy! If you missed that blog post, then by all means meet Play All Day Elmo today. This is THE toy for toddlers this holiday season. You know what I love about it, besides it being Elmo? This cuddly and interactive Elmo toy has 150+ … [Read more...]
This is the Elmo Toy your kids will love!
We played and learned as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Playskool. My husband and I are selective about what our kids can watch on television. As I've mentioned in the past, we got rid of our cable and stream a lot of television shows, especially for the kids. But, we do catch some channels on our TV. One television station that we are thankful to catch is our local PBS. The kids can both enjoy some great kid-friendly entertainment that is also educational - including Sesame … [Read more...]
Giving Back with Playskool
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Playskool. I received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating. I grew up pretty poor. I just didn't know it. I had toys but mostly played outside as a kid. I grew up on a reservation (still live here) and saw a lot of poverty and neglect. Toys weren't always at the top of parents lists when thinking of their children. Fast forward a … [Read more...]
The Family LOVES Sesame Street Live!
We attended the Make a New Friend Sesame Street Live performance this morning at the Everett Comcast Arena and loved it. A smaller show than other live shows we've attended, Sesame Street Live is the perfect show for my young children. The singing and dancing numbers kept my kids entertained and delighted. My six year old thought it would be for "babies" but she had a blast. If you get a chance to attend one of the performance this weekend in Everett or next weekend in Tacoma then do it! It is … [Read more...]
Sesame Street Live in Washington!
Sesame Street Live, “Make a New Friend” is coming to Everett, WA at the Comcast Arena on Friday, May 2 – Sunday May 4. This exciting show is also coming to Tacoma, WA at the Tacoma Dome on Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11. No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate … [Read more...]