Technology and Toys for Learning
Disclosure Although all of my kids were born in the 21st century, my little kids are so excited to be...
Getting a Grip on Winter Driving
Growing up in Iowa, I loved going out in the snow. Whether it involved building a snow fort, sledding or...
Young Heroes in My Home
Disclosure I always thought I was a pretty good kid. I wasn't a trouble maker. I got good grades, was...
Thrift Treasure: Tantrix
Our last Thrift Treasure showcased two very colorful games that used shapes and colors on tiles and required you to match...
Bloody Noses and Other Messy Things
Disclosure A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk, working on something mundane for this site. Just like...
Shark Tank Comes to Main Street
Disclosure I've mentioned before that we enjoy watching documentaries on Netflix. They are the epitome of reality television because they're...
Making Monsters Without the Mess
Disclosure It is so wonderful to be able to write about something we truly enjoy as a family. A little...
Trying to Defy the Wrinkles
Disclosure The other day I was tucking Miss M into bed and, as usual, she had her radio on so...
Music Made Us Have This Great Giveaway!
Throughout 2014 we've been showcasing some of the great products by SOL REPUBLIC. They've impressed us with their Tracks Air...
Thrift Treasure: Qwirkle x2
During our never-ending search for new and old board games to try out we sometimes happen across a happy coincidence....
A PEQ (Peek) into Making a Smart Home
Disclosure I don't consider myself a person living in fear of the worst but I do tend to worry an...
The New Skinny Kid on the Block
Disclosure Do you remember the phen-fen diet fad? It was discovered in the 80's that the combination of Fenfluramine and Phentermine showed...