Spring is here, bringing with it warmer temperatures and lots of blooming nature! There are so many simple ways to get outside and enjoy spring with your children. I have created a list of 30 of my family's favorite things to do outside in the springtime. Most of them are totally free and do not require advance planning. Go ahead, grab your kids and go play outside today! Please help me grow my list. Feel free to leave a comment below telling ...
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Season’s Greetings From My Family as LEGO Minifigures! (Create a Free LEGO Holiday Card)
This post brought to you by LEGO. All opinions are 100% mine. LEGO is always a big part of my family's holiday season. We do LEGO Advent Calendars, my boys always ask for LEGO sets as gifts, and now...we have turned our family into LEGO Minifigures! LEGO Minifigure Family lets you create customized holiday cards and send them to everyone you know. It's really easy to do and a whole lot of fun. My kids and I had a great time turning ...
If Your Toddler Can Walk, They Can Ride a No Pedal Balance Bike
Mom Always Finds Out was provided with a Strider Balance Bike for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own, based on our personal experiences with the bike. My 2-year-old son loves to try to keep up with his 3 older brothers. They ride bikes, and now, thanks to a Strider balance bike, so can he! Or at least he can TRY to keep up...and that's all that matters to him. Great Size For Toddlers As Young As 18 Months Old! ...
Tips: Teaching Kids About Independence Day ~ Happy 237th, America!
Independence Day is often referred to as simply the Fourth of July in the U.S. With the excitement of fireworks, barbecues and pool parties, the true meaning of the holiday is sometimes forgotten. In fact, it's the celebration of a very significant event that our children should understand. The United States is still a relatively new nation when compared with its global counterparts such as England, France and Italy, each with their own unique ...
Keep Kids Reading This Summer with FREE ‘Reading Camp’ Materials & More!
Did you know that expert studies show that kids can lose ground in math and other areas if they do not engage in learning activities over the summer? School is almost out and I have been worried about how to keep my kids reading at home. Luckily, I have found wonderful, FREE educational resources we can use from PBS Kids and Education.com. I want to share them with you - they look like a lot of fun! Based on a Ready to Learn grant from the ...
Forget Training Wheels! Get a FirstBIKE Balance Bike + a Giveaway
This blog post about FirstBIKE balance bike for kids is brought to you by FirstBIKE. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I would say that the FirstBIKE Balance STREET Bike is the hit of the summer at my house...but summer has not even started yet! This awesome training bike has already skyrocketed to the top of my 3-year-old's Favorite Activity Ever list. He wakes up wanting to ride his FirstBIKE and would sleep next to his FirstBIKE ...
Cool Kids Keep Safe with Krash Bike Helmets
Keep your cool kids stylin' and safe this summer with Krash bike helmets. My boys used to grumble about wearing bike helmets until we received this totally awesome Krash "Horn" helmet for our review. Now they argue over whose turn it is to wear the helmet - guess we will be needing to buy another one! I certainly do not mind at all. I will do just about anything to encourage good bike safety habits. Krash helmets just made my job a LOT easier! ...
Kids Brands Worth the Splurge: Clothing Brands With Best Resale Value
The change in seasons means it's time to clean out the kids' closets and make some money! Yes, you can turn your children's outgrown clothing into cash when you resale it at thredUP online consignment shop. The best part is that you can do it all from home. Did you know that some children's name brands have a better resale value than others? It's definitely something to take into consideration when you are shopping for clothing. Reselling ...
Mabel’s Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs + FREE Gift!
Children will soon be counting down the days until they're dropped off at camp! Help the summer campers in your life stay organized this camp season with Mabel's Labels summer camp labels. The Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs are UV resistant, waterproof labels and tags designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp. Label clothes, footwear, toiletries, swim gear, backpacks and more with this seasonal essential. Limited ...