Inexpensive rainy day activities that keep kids interested

September 9, 2012 by 9 Comments

Children are teeming with energy, and it is ideal to let them play outside so
your house can stay clean. However, on rainy days that is not always an
option. You then need to find activities that will keep them interested without
breaking your budget. Here are some ideas that are very inexpensive and will
prevent you from hearing that familiar phrase, “Mom, I’m bored!”

1. Have Your Children Build A Fort

Children love to pretend play, and one great rainy day activity is building forts.
This activity is free and uses materials you have around the house. Set the
children up with blankets and sheets, let them move chairs around and watch
their creative juices flow! They will have a blast creating their fort and playing
house in their fort for hours.

2. Make a Batch Of Homemade Play Dough

There are many homemade recipes for play dough, and most can be made
with materials you have in your kitchen. Involve your children in stirring and
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The Lorax- Now on DVD

September 8, 2012 by 3 Comments

The Lorax is a heart warming story by Dr. Seuss. In true Dr. Seuss fashion, the story is full of colorful creatures and characters- but this is not the best part of a Dr. Seuss story. The best part is always the ability to weave these incredible fanciful locations and ideas with more domestic thoughts and ideas. The theme of the Lorax is environmental protection.

The story follows Ted on his adventures to win over his girl, in the process of winning her over he meets the Lorax [Read more…]

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Camelback Water Park

September 1, 2012 by 5 Comments

What started out as a very rainy day, turned into a sunny one (with no lines, since the weather kept all but the hardy from attempting to go, LOL) at CamelBeach Water Park. So what if it rained for a few hours? We were at a waterpark- going to get wet anyway, right? 😛

Check out the last water park of the season – Camelback Mountain Water Park. Camelback has got to be one of the best water parks in the area. For real- LOVED IT. My favorite by far in the area. They have over seven thrill rides, including a six story call triple slide, Triple Venom. There are also a plethora of family and little kid attractions including the 1,000 foot long lazy river ride, that is full of fun like waterfalls and geysers. But the absolute best attraction there has to be the Pharaoh’s Phortress with loads of splashing fun including a spilling bucket, slides and enough water cannons to soak your whole family.

My little guy went on everything- mommy was so proud of her brave little dude. He really enjoyed himself- this was one of the best days we had all summer. The [Read more…]

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Mouth Man Hoodies Review(plus Mouth Man Hoodies Coupon)

August 29, 2012 by 4 Comments

Have you seen these nifty sweatshirts? They look like a regular patterned sweatshirt, then when you cross your arms in front of you, a big mouth and face appears on a variety of animals and characters. They are really cool looking, and should be seen “in action”. These are made of recycled materials and biodegradable ink. This is the perfect light sweatshirt for a spring day at the park, trying to bite other people as a shark.
Daddy really liked the Simpsons ones and also the sock monkey for adults. Sock monkey and T-Rex are probably my favorites- but Little liked the killer whale best.

We ordered the shirt in a size 6, and it is very snug, as you can see here. I would order up at least 2 sizes for a good fit. The shirt is very thin, making it a good lightweight sweatshirt, perfect for spring and summer cool nights. You can also save yourself some money when ordering with the coupon code “kidstuff”, to be applied to the MouthMan website at check out.

Here are some fun facts about Mouth Man Hoodies-

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Shaun White Boys Board Shorts

August 29, 2012 by 10 Comments

My son , like his mother, really enjoys the beach, pools, and water parks. He was not always the biggest fan of deeper water (that is, water above his waist) but now he is a real champ. We spent most of our summer in water, one way or another. A fun pair of trunks is a must have for the summer and for this traveling kid 🙂

Recently, he was sent a fun new pair of board shorts. They are a little big- it can be so hard to figure out his size lately! LOL- but they will be perfect next year. Made for boys between the ages of 4 and 18, they can be found exclusively at Target.

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The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure Coming to Theaters August 29th

August 17, 2012 by 6 Comments
My Little Man is so super excited for this movie- we got to check out and learn about the Oogieloves at a party about 2 weeks ago, and he had a whole lot of fun playing at Chelsea Piers and hearing all about this new movie. He says the movie will have “giant stuffed people”- so I guess that makes the main characters about as much fun as stuffed animals, haha.
Grab the kids for a visit to LovelyLoveville and join the Oogieloves on their journey to Schluufy’s surprise birthday party! All your favorite characters will be there from Goobie, Zooie and Toofie to J. Edgar, Windy Window and Ruffy. This special celebration is not one to miss so mark your calendars because The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure is coming to theaters on August 29th, 2012!
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Space Hero RainBoots by Kidorable

August 16, 2012 by 6 Comments

Different clothing styles come and go, but some last for a long time- and some are just super fun. Like a constant reminder of fun and wet days 🙂 The kind of days where running across a muddy field after a rain storm isn’t only the highlight of your day, but mom doesn’t drive you nuts about getting wet and dirty, LOL. Best part of Kidorable boots? No mud of water gets inside them- not without some real effort. Kidorable Space Hero Rain boots are brightly colored and fit perfectly.

We always get boots a bit big in our house, in case a cold day comes along and multiple layers [Read more…]

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Road Trip Tips for Traveling With Kids

August 16, 2012 by 5 Comments

Road trips are a great way for families to fit in some bonding time as they explore uncharted territory. Whether a person is traveling a route for the first time or has gone down the same road many times before, one never knows what lies in wait at the end of the road. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for anything. This is especially true when traveling with children.

While children generally start a road trip with excitement, if they become tired, cold or hungry, then their mood can quickly turn foul. The following list of items will help parents to stay prepared for anything so that they and their children can enjoy their road trip with no concerns:

Snack Pack

Small children often get hungry more quickly than adults. On road trips, it might not always be possible to stop in time to get something to eat. Many times, it is a long distance between fast food places and other restaurants. Therefore, parents should pack a few extra snacks that their children can easily eat in the car. Trail mix is a great option as well as dried fruit and nuts. Parents should be sure to include some juice boxes and water as well to keep children hydrated.
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