The Sleepover Diary ~ Not Your Typical Girls Diary!

  Thank you to Alice Press for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. For many young girls, sleepovers are a memorable and cherished part of their childhood.  I have many fond memories from my own experiences.  There was the time when I was in 5th or 6th grade and my sister and I had a big co-sleepover where we both invited a bunch of friends.  We played a ton of games outside and even had a water balloon toss Read more [...]

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

By Lakota

June 17th, 2016
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 [...]