In today's crazy fast pace world, families are constantly on the go. I know Peyton and I are always running somewhere. During the week we leave the house by 8 am and do not return until 6 pm. Then I rush to get dinner on the table, make sure Peyton reads every night, attempt to do a little laundry and cleaning around the house and try to fit in a little work before bed. During all that time I'm running around, Peyton and I are really not connecting. She's doing her thing and I am doing my thing. ...
Toys
Get Creative with Make It Real: Knot and Bling Mermaid Tail
What little girl doesn't love mermaids? One of Peyton's favorite movies is The Little Mermaid. She loves it so much that the last time we were at Disney World we stayed in The Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation. Now, thanks to Make It Real Peyton can make her very own Knot and Bling Mermaid Tail at home! This is suggested for ages 8 years old +. Peyton is 7 1/2 years old so I'm feeling pretty confident she can do this craft. Plus she LOVES to craft. So, depending on your child's motor ...
Family Game Night: Lumpy Cubes Hero Edition
We do family game night once a week in our house. Sometimes more often if my nephews are over to visit. We love trying out new games. The kids have a great time and I like that they are not sitting in front of a screen. Tonight, one of the games we are playing is Lumpy Cubes Hero Edition. I'd never played before so I was not sure what to expect. The basics - This game is intended for ages 6 years old and up and designed for 1-4 players. I have a 4-year-old (almost 5) and a 7-year-old playing ...
Little Girls, Emojis and Nail Polish Oh My!
Anything Emoji is hot right now. Peyton would plaster her walls with Emoji clings, if I would let her. She has the pillows, the blankets, the little keychain thingies and now she has the Emoji Scented Nail Collection by Smit Co too! If you have a little girl in your and are looking for gift ideas for the holidays you need to keep reading. Especially, if it's for a niece, you'll be the coolest Aunt, Uncle or grandparent around if you gift them this for the holidays. Inside the Emoji Scented ...
Family Game Night: Ninja Squirrels
If you are looking to add a new game to your game closet then keep on reading. Tonight we played Ninja Squirrels by Rooster Fin Games and it was a HUGE hit! From little Jamison (4 years old) to my mom (whose age shall remain a mystery) everyone enjoyed themselves. The name Ninja Squirrels really had me puzzled but when we opened the box I could see there were some tracks, a whole bunch of colored half acorns and some cards. I was pretty baffled. Then I pulled out the rules to find some ...
Family Game Night: Bouncing Bots
We are trying out another new game, Bouncing Bots by Rooster Fin. Peyton was pretty excited to get her hands on this one. You get to toss the bots so anything that she can get away with throwing inside the house sounded like a good time to her! Bouncing Bots is geared towards kids 6 years old and up and designed for 1 to 4 players. Inside the box you'll find 2 targets, 8 bouncing bots, and the rules. I'll admit, this game took me a little while to get the hang of. And I was far from ...