Keeping Memories Close~ It's Important to Read Memories and Hear Them Too ~ We are very big into preserving family memories in my family, as my Dad has researched our family tree for the past 10 years. He's built up a database of information, taken pictures of cemeteries, and written stories about our family. The only we don't have as a record is to listen to the people in our family tell the stories. I remember when my grandmother passed away I … [Read more...]
Saving Memories Forever ~ A Site To Hold Your Family Memories
December 3, 2012 by · 21 Comments
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Fun With Webkinz ~ On the Computer or the iPad!
November 30, 2012 by · 28 Comments
Try Webkinz Friends On Your iPad~ Two Great Ways to Play Now ~My kids LOVE Webkinz! In fact half of their Christmas Lists this year are for certain Webkinz they want. They love adding more pets and more rooms to their accounts. If you read my first post about Webkinz, you'll remember my kids love the games to play, taking care of their pets (making sure they have enough food and that they're happy), and my kids love doing jobs to earn more … [Read more...]
Hottest Educational Toys for the Holidays ~ LeapFrog Does it Again!
November 6, 2012 by · 20 Comments
Parents Want Toys That Are Educational~ Kids Want Toys that are Fun! LeapFrog Does it Both! ~As you already know, we are huge fans of LeapFrog here at our house! Last year Santa brought the LeapPad to each of my kids, and they have spent the last year enjoying the great educational games for them. My daughter loves the books to read, and my son plays with the LeapSchool games. He has been getting his math facts down with that particular game. My … [Read more...]
Small Talk Language Academy {5-week Session Giveaway}
November 3, 2012 by · 36 Comments
How Important Are Languages To Kids?~ The Earlier They Start the Better ~Research shows that the earlier kids are exposed to another language other than their primary language, the faster they will pick it up and retain the language. My mother is Estonian and spoke fluently with family members on her side of the family. I always wished my siblings and I knew what she was saying and that she had taught us to speak Estonian. I also know that kids … [Read more...]
Strollers That are Built to Last ~ Uppababy Vista 2012 is Here!
July 25, 2012 by · 27 Comments
Are You in the Shop for a New Stroller?~ Babies, Babies, Everywhere! ~My husband and I are done having kids, but everyone I know seems to be having a baby lately. All my close friends, sister, sister-in-law, you name it! Babies, babies, everywhere! In any case, I decided to try and look for some items for my family members since we try and buy nice gifts for them and I came across the coolest strollers. Why didn't they have these when my kids … [Read more...]
Kids’ Book Review Day!
June 2, 2012 by · 15 Comments
Kids' Book Review: OneI came across this book while browsing in the kids' section at Barnes & Noble searching for a book for my son's preschool teacher. It is "One" written by author Kathryn Otoshi. The cover looked mysterious to me because it was so plain, but the story is anything but plain. I read the book and decided this was the "one!" It is so great for kids ages 4 and up, and by up I mean this can even be used by teachers for character … [Read more...]
Disney On Ice at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI
December 29, 2011 by · 10 Comments
We went to Disney On Ice today at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RI. If you are still looking to do something fun with the kids during this holiday break make sure you go see this show! My kids absolutely LOVED it! It's about Mickey's Magical Journey, and it takes kids through scenes of The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, and Peter Pan. Now my kids want to get Peter Pan on Netflix because we have never seen it before. … [Read more...]