Articles about Kids
Central Minnesota’s Hidden Gem: Summerland Fun Park ~ Expansion Opening Soon!

Thank you to Summerland Family Fun Park for inviting my family for a visit, free of charge, in exchange for this blog post. All opinions are 100% my own.
One of the best hidden gems of Minnesota just so happens to be located on Highway 23 in St. Cloud. It's the perfect place to spend a warm summer day and our family loves visiting.
As you pull up to Summerland Fun Park, the very first thing you'll notice is their giant blue 350 ft. long waterslide. It's a fun attraction that draws Read more [...]
Blue Orange Games ~ Rooster Run & Gigamons + Giveaway (Continental US) 7/9

Thank you to Blue Orange Games for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Even though it's Summer and we are spending a lot more time outdoors, our kids still take time to play games too. Whether it's a rainy day or just one of those scorchers where the only relief is heading in for some air conditioned comfort, playing games is a great way to keep the kids entertained, engaged, and even continually learning. Read more [...]
Lovable Labels Ultimate Camp Pack Review & US #Giveaway (7/6)

Thank you to Lovable Labels for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Summer is officially here! Are your kids heading off to camp? If so, you will want to make sure EVERYTHING they take with them has a secure label on it; from shoes to coats, hygiene products, bedding and so on. If you want it back, you had better put a label on it!
Lovable Labels are perfect for all of your camp labeling needs. They are waterproof, microwave Read more [...]
GUND Hand Puppets Review

Thanks to GUND for providing me with product in exchange for review. All opinions belong to me.
I believe that pretend play can be one of the best forms of play for children of all ages. Using dolls or similar objects can be an important role in pretend. I think pretend play helps children to better understand situations and feelings without their own feelings interfering with the learning. I read a book a while back on gentle parenting and one of the ways that was described to teach a child Read more [...]
Learning Resources Primary Science Outdoor Discovery Set Review

Thank you to Learning Resources for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Since we home school, our family gets to determine the amount of time spent outdoors on any particular day, no matter the time of year. While the Minnesota Winters can get unbearable and we do hole up indoors for periods at a time, when good weather hits, we definitely make sure to get outside. We have especially loved the early Spring Read more [...]