Summer is here and if your kids haven’t ended school yet, they’re probably getting out soon. Then the I-need-to-figure-out-how-to-keep-them-entertained juggle begins. There is also the goal of having their brains not turn to mush during the break from school. So, how does a parent keep their kids entertained, educated, and engaged? With games!! Whether you […]
November 21, 2017
12 Days of Holiday Toy Giveaways
Want to win some great toys for the holidays? Then enter below to be eligible to win! You only have to enter once, but there are multiple options to enter. The more you pick, you’ll increase your chances of winning! There are 12 amazing gift giveaways! Holiday Toy Giveaways I know I am just one […]
February 4, 2017
Splashlings is Making Waves Again!
This past Christmas, the number one toy that my daughter asked for (repeatedly, I might add) was the Splashlings Coral Playground Playset by TPF Toys. Now she will have a new wish list starting because another colorful wave of Splashlings is swimming into Walmart and other retailers this month. Invented by the famed Pound Puppies®creator, […]
June 17, 2015
What to Have in a Beach Bag
Are you still pinching yourself that summer is ACTUALLY here? After the winter here in the Northeast, I feared I would never see a blade of grass again, let alone see sand at a beach! Yet, it is here and the warm weather is very welcome in our house. So we are already planning for […]
April 14, 2015
Best Eco Friendly Skin Care Product: Dermae
Post Updated April 2021 I am a personal user of the derma e® skincare line. I’ve been using the brand’s face wash every day for at least three years now and love the scent and the texture. Yet, more importantly, as April focuses on Earth Day and green living, the brand itself is eco-friendly, which […]
April 6, 2015
Top 20 Parenting Tips
Recently, Mott’s (the Applesauce Company) started a new campaign called the Good and Honest Campaign urging parents to share honest moments and good advice for fellow parents. It reminded me of the same goals when I first became a Mom. I was part of a new Mom group and class at a local parenting club. […]
October 24, 2014
Lum Lums Doll
One of the fun new toys for girls are the Lum Lums doll by Imperial Toy. They are hard, plastic dolls that are about 4 inches high, each with a different story and name. But where it gets fun, is the story of friendship. They are about being friends and when you are friends, they […]
October 14, 2014
Tiny Love Developlace and My Nature Pals
I have written about the Tiny Love line in the past (you can see all my Tiny Love reviews here) but let me just say here, that my memories of my children as infants will always be remembered with the Tiny Love line. From the first toy I bought ever for my unborn son to […]
October 3, 2014
Fisher Price Smart Stages Toys
Fisher Price was a brand that was ever present in our home when I was growing up. As a Mom now, is present in my own home for my own kids, and Fisher Price keeps getting better and better with their new “Smart Stages” products. Fisher Price latest innovation is the “Smart Stages Technology” Line. […]
September 8, 2014
Top Labels for Kids
School has begun! {Yay!}. But so begins the list of requirements. It is always that first week or two that teachers seem to not only assign copious amounts of homework, but also assign a long list of supplies and necessities for the year. For example, I just went to my son and daughter’s Parent Night […]
April 9, 2014
Kohls Disney Apparel with Jumping Beans!
Whether you love dressing your kids in cute clothes, are looking for cute clothes for a Disney trip, or your kids are big all-year Disney Minnie and Mickey fans, the Jumping Bean® line at Kohls has just launched their Disney “Magic at Play” line of mix and match Disney apparel. I received a $50 Kohls […]
March 28, 2014
RoC Academy: Skin Lessons Learned
Last week I had fun hosting an online hangout with some friends on Google+. Rather than hanging out in my kitchen, we each hung out at home and chatted online. With busy schedules these days, it is hard to get together with girlfriends to chat about pampering (let alone get pampered!) so this was the […]
June 24, 2013
What to Bring to the Beach (or Pool) with Kids
Living in Massachusetts near the beach (and with a set of grandparents with a pool) we are always in or near the water. As a former collegiate and masters synchronized swimmer, I am hoping that my kids love the water as much as I do. As a result, I’ve signed them up for swimming lessons […]
April 22, 2013
Awesome Avocado Recipes & an Amazing Cinco Fiesta
This is a sponsored post. All content, however, is my own. I freaking love avocados. I put them on anything I can, so it is fortunate that they are available all year round. They are primarily grown in Mexico, which is handy-dandy for this Massachusetts girl! Simple ham and cheese sandwich? Advocado on it. Grilled […]
January 28, 2013
Vick Products and Flu Survival Guide
The company, Vicks, has come up with a Cold & Flu Survival Guide. There are some very helpful tips in there. Plus, this winter, Vicks is also donating a Behind the Ear Thermometer and Vicks Starr Night Humidifer to Baby Buggy, a non-profit dedicated to providing U.S. families in need with essential items for their children. The […]
This site chronicles the best toys and play possibilities for families who want to entertain, educate and engage the children in their lives! Charlene's first job was in a toy store, and she has been 
