5 sides of fun and seemingly indestructible. Perhaps this is why wooden activity cubes have been a waiting room and nursery school staple for so many years. The Zany Zoo from the innovative creators at B. toys is no exception, giving kids (and nostalgic adults alike) a grand old time. With no flashing lights, sound […]
You – Really – Are Not a Gadget
A new book by tech writer Jaron Lanier is titled You Are Not a Gadget. Sometimes I think that’s worth remembering. The Internet has made our lives better in innumerable ways. But there is something to be said for disconnecting from the technology from time to time and reconnecting with the real world. I was […]
Topricin and Topricin Junior [review]
If your kids are anything like mine, they are very clumsy and are constantly getting hurt. Kissing “boo boos” and giving hugs are always my first attempts to make my kids’ injuries feel better. Cute band aids also do wonders to quickly dry up the tears. But seriously, most of us want to give our […]
VTech Chuggington Laptop
Simply put – my daughter loves this laptop. She can pick from 40 different games, but her favorite mode already is in the adventure mode where she can pick her favorite character (for her that is always KoKo). It takes her through a series of different activities and when she gets them correct she earns […]
Sewing with Oilcloth [book review]
Many of us enjoy making things that can be used in our daily lives. However, while oilcloth has been around for centuries, we may not have ever incorporated oilcloth into our projects. Sewing with Oilcloth, by Kelly McCants, shows how to bring new fun to everyday projects. All of the projects in this book are practical […]
Back to School: Easing Separation Anxiety and a pedicure to boot!
It’s back to school time. In our house that means new sneakers and a sprinkling of tears (child and parent). Our two-year old started K2 this week. In addition to new teachers and classmates, this year brought another milestone, moving up to the “big boy” school building. While the school does its best to create […]
