When you are looking for tick repellent products, you want to make sure your getting the safest tick repellant for kids. Often that means getting tick repellent for kids without Deet. Natural Tick Repellent Deet has been shown to be toxic in certain concentrations and for certain people. So many just avoid this chemical-based tick […]
May 14, 2018
Glam Alert: Glitter iPhone Cover and Ring!
As I shared in my Monday Momazon YouTube episode, the fun find for Moms on Amazon feature this week is this glitter iPhone cover I bought on Amazon. I’m also sharing how to take a great selfie. Have Bling When Your Phone Rings? I love the look of glitter phone covers. However, many were really […]
May 7, 2018
Best Handbag Holder and Why You Need One
As I shared in my Monday Momazon YouTube episode, the fun find for Moms on Amazon feature this week is this handbag holder and purse hook that I bought this year. I keep in my purse at all times to keep it clean at a restaurant, at work, in the car, or at a table. […]
April 30, 2018
Momazon Chronicles: Why You Should Have a Scarf in Your Car
As I shared in my Monday Momazon YouTube episode this week, the fun find for Moms on Amazon feature is this scarf I keep in my car. I bought it a few months ago on Amazon. It is a great way to prevent your handbag from falling on the floor. Say what? Yes, I have […]
April 23, 2018
Momazon Chronicles: Small Wallet
As I shared in my Monday Momazon YouTube episode this week, the fun find for Moms on Amazon feature is this small wallet I bought recently. It is the perfect size for small handbags and thus easy to use in a variety of handbag styles. So you don’t have to switch your wallet when you […]
January 29, 2018
Boogie Board Blackboard Review & Uses
The Blackboard by Boogie Board made it to my ‘best list’ for getting organized in the new year. You can see that post here. In this post, however, I’m sharing why you might want to get one for your kids. Benefits of the Blackboard The Blackboard by Boogie Board can be a great teaching tool […]
May 9, 2017
#ToyTuesday: Graffiblocks are Groovy!
My fun find this week is Graffiblocks! It is a kickstarter campaign that I hope gets funded. They sent me a sample to try out. I am glad I got to play with it before my kids saw it. They wouldn’t give them back once they saw the Graffi Blocks. They LOVED playing with them […]
February 7, 2017
Disney Trip Surprise and Reveal! #DisneySMMC
We were super lucky to be invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference and head to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a week. We, of course, needed to surprise the kids with the trip to Disney. How fun is that! I event recently wrote a post about ways to surprise your kids […]
October 14, 2016
Six Ways to Save Money on Birthday Gifts
When the round of birthday invites start showing up in your kids’ backpacks or in your mailbox, it can cause dread; for your calendar and your wallet. The kids jump for joy to have pizza, cake and fun. We jump to make a birthday gift appear without breaking the bank. The number one tip I […]
August 24, 2016
How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
It is the time of year when (other than Christmas) we parents spend the most amount of money on our kids – all for the sake of going back-to-school! It can be a breeze or a full-on hurricane depending on the list your school gives you for ‘must-haves’, and other random requests. As well as […]
April 26, 2016
American Girl Mega Bloks Grace Pastry Cart
It was perfect timing to receive this complimentary product for review. My son is very protective of his building bricks and he does NOT like to share them with his little sister. However, his little sister wants to build and play too! So she pleaded with me to get her some building bricks, and I […]
January 12, 2016
Getting into Gaming (with Kids)
Back in the day (and I mean WAYYYYY back in the day) I enjoyed video games. I enjoyed playing Lego Star Wars with my brother on a Saturday afternoon and having a blast doing so. Yet, times changed; I got married to a man who was not a gamer, had kids, and life became too […]
December 23, 2015
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers – Toys
Just 36 hours and counting! Each of these last minute stocking stuffers are under $20 and have tremendous play value – so those presents under the tree won’t get all the glory! You can see them in action in my TV interview on The Rhode Show here. And here is the recap of everything I […]
December 15, 2015
Mission Chase Paw Patrol Toy Review
Mission Chase is one of the first ‘larger’ sized Paw Patrol toys in stores now. Last year, the Paw Patrol toys took the holiday season by storm with all of the mini-figures and vehicles, and the Paw Patrol lookout. This year, the Paw Patroller Truck and Mission Chase are the Paw Patrol toys to have. […]
December 8, 2015
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
In February this past year, I got a sneak preview of the Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center and I was not surprised to see it in the toy line up for 2015; considering that the new Doc McStuffins new Pet Vet episodes had recently launched at that time. I knew it was going to […]
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 
