I am a big believer in getting kids excited about science as young as you can. You'd actually be surprised how easy it is to get them involved. Sometimes as a parent it can be overwhelming trying to figure out fun activities that are different and still related that don't become expensive projects. Giddy Up has lots of hands on science activities at affordable prices. I also really like that they … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Vera Bradley Luggage!
My birthday is two weeks away but Saturday night my husband surprised me with a birthday party. I don't think I've had a birthday party since I was like 8. It was so much fun and I forgot just how much fun it is to get presents! My two best gifts came from my parents. My dad bought us two tickets to Sea World for our upcoming FL trip and my mom bought me this: It's the Vera Bradley 17" Roll … [Read more...]
Chili’s Margarita Madness $20 Gift Card Review & Giveaway!
When it comes to going out to eat our first pick is always Chili's Bar & Grill! It's not only a great place for the Hubby and I to get ou and enjoy a great date night dinner but it's also a family friendly restaurant to bring your kids too! Right now Chili's is even celebrating Cinco de Mayo with some great appetizer specials now until May 5th! Right now Chili's has a great promotion going … [Read more...]
Play Ball!
Saturday was absolutely insane for me.I had a baseball ceremony, 2 games, a preschool birthday party, and then to my surprise my own birthday party. I'll warn you now that this post is filled with photos. This is Gavin's first year playing Tball and Johnny's second year playing minors. Someone thought it was a great idea to kick off the baseball ceremony at 8am on a Saturday morning. We march … [Read more...]
Dora the Explorer: It’s Haircut Day DVD Available Today!
America’s favorite explorer is back with Dora the Explorer: It’s Haircut Day! This four-episode DVD set includes “Dora’s Hair-Raising Adventures,” where Boots receives his first haircut. In addition, celebrate Dora’s twin siblings’ first birthday; join in on a spaceship adventure; and hop on Pegaso, the flying horse constellation! Dora the Explorer: It’s Haircut Day! Episode Synopses: Dora’s … [Read more...]
My Weekly Recap #3
I'm so glad I decided to start doing this. I love setting up these posts because I have so much fun looking at the past week. What I didn't realize was that it would be work to take a photo everyday. A photo that doesn't end up in another post makes it even harder. If you're not doing this I highly recommend starting! Monday I went grocery shopping at Big Y which isn't a common grocery store on … [Read more...]
$130+ Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Spring Fun Pack Review & Giveaway from Gummy Lump
I love the Gummy Lump website and I love it even more since I've gotten to know her more through their social networking sites. If you've been following Gummy Lump on Facebook or their blog you know all about their 300 crafts for kids project this year. They have been having so much fun with it all that not only have they inspired me to do more crafting with my boys but they also inspired a recent … [Read more...]
Just Dance 2 for the Wii! A Must Have!
Have you tried 'Just Dance 2' yet? If not you are seriously missing out. I have to admit I am one of those people that bought the Wii Fit in hopes to turn it into a daily routine but then after just a few weeks it was short lived and is now collecting dust in the corner. It was a bunch of games and once you got to a certain point it was just, well, boring. For a little while I lost my faith in the … [Read more...]