Toys

Meet Cady, Our PenPalGirls Doll From China

March 31, 2013

Now that Zoë is almost 5, she’s starting to outgrow a lot of her little girl toys. She’s been giving more and more of them away to Kaylee, who just turned 3. So, I was excited to be able to get a PenPalGirls doll for her to enjoy. PenPalGirls dolls are 18-inch dolls that celebrate [...]

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Pish Posh Baby $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

March 22, 2013

Have you ever shopped at the Pish Posh Baby website before? They have a new site that is easier to navigate, and they have a great selection of quality products at good prices. I recently placed an order with them. I had a question and I needed a live person, so I was really happy [...]

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Tinkertoy Transit Building Set Inspires Creativity

December 14, 2012

Both of the girls love building things and any activity where they have to use their imaginations. A basic wooden Tinkertoy set has been given lots of love in our house – it’s one of the favorite toys. If they can imagine it, they have tried to build it with Tinkertoys. I only recently discovered [...]

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Lay-n-Go LITE Activity Mat {Review}

December 9, 2012

LEGOs seem to have overtaken my house. If you’ve ever stepped on a LEGO with bare feet, you’ll understand one of the reasons why this is such problem. I read about the Lay-n-Go activity mat and was amazed at what a great idea it is! While the 5-foot version would be great for home use, [...]

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Kids Holiday Gift Idea: Rainbow in My Room

November 9, 2012

Lately, Zoë has been asking me why she never gets to see rainbows in real life like on TV. It has become an almost daily question I’m prompted to answer. I tell her it’s because it hasn’t been raining here, and she’d probably see more in the Springtime when we get more rain (although it’s [...]

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Idea: My Pretty Playhouse

November 7, 2012

Are you starting your 2012 holiday shopping yet? Toys and gifts that inspire kids to use their imaginations are at the top of my list for holiday gift ideas this year. And, if they’re eco-friendly, that’s even better! This Christmas, consider purchasing a My Pretty Playhouse from Boutique Cascades for the little girl in your [...]

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LeapFrog Animal Adventure Learning Table

October 1, 2012

Thank you to LeapFrog for sponsoring this review. For more information about the LeapFrog Animal Adventure Learning Table, please visit their website. #LFAnimalAdv #spon Zoë and Kaylee (ages 2 and 4) love learning toys that light up and make music. LeapFrog is one of the brands that we turn to fun educational toys for the [...]

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Green Toys Pink Dump Truck and Sand Play Set

May 18, 2012

Green Toys is one of my favorite toy brands, and the girls love them too! We first tried Green Toys when Zoë got the Cookware and Dining Set for Christmas in 2010. I instantly fell in love with the quality of Green Toys. If you’re not familiar with Green Toys, they make an awesome line [...]

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Endangered Species Animal Rescue Bath Set and Sea Turtle Cold Pack Review

May 17, 2012

Like all kids, my girls love toys. I try to provide them with as many toys that have educational value as possible. So when I stopped in the Endangered Species booth at Expo West, I fell in love with the company’s concept. Created by Mom and Founder Laura Hite, Endangered Species offers eco-educational fun products [...]

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Best Flower Buds Doll and Happy Nappers Monkey Toy from Jay at Play

May 5, 2012

Jay at Play has recently come out with some super cute toys that we had the opportunity to review. Zoë chose to get the Best Flower Buds Doll – so cute! Best Flower Buds dolls peek out from under their flowers waiting for your little girls to play with them. Then your little girl can [...]

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