This Christmas has been an awakening for me. Long gone are the days of the “cutesy” toys for my son, who is almost 10. He wants all things BOY. 100% testosterone. The challenge has been finding things that are “cool” enough for him but safe enough for me! One perfect solution is Air Zone … Read more
My daughters are surrounded with electronics these days. Between the iPad, Leapster, Nintendo DS and Wii, my girls have the opportunity to be “plugged in” for both educational and interactive play. That being said, the majority of their time is actually spent in imaginative play with their wooden kitchen, playsets, dress up costumes and baby … Read more
As a child, I dreamed of being a princess (what little girl doesn’t, right?). Last year, I got to live out my dream when I spend the night in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World! It was a magical night sprinkled with much Pixie dust but I was so sad that my daughters weren’t there … Read more
I have such fond memories of playing with my Easy Bake Oven as a child. Jennifer and I would bake some tasty treat just about every weekend. But I also remember what torture it was as an impatient 8 year old to let a light bulb bake a cupcake! So, I was so happy to … Read more
The Double Duty Diva Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway is here!! The Double Duty Divas have cooked up a holiday prize pack worth approximately $600 for one lucky winner this holiday season. Along with my fellow divas – Angie at My Four Monkeys, Cecelia at Cool Baby Kid, and Renee at What Mommies Need – we … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me how extensive a toddler’s imagination can be, from making up names for stuffed animals to being the mayor of a town. Richard Scarry’s Busytown Town Hall lets your child’s imagination run free. From the website: “Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown! This fun Richard Scarry’s Busytown Town Hall Deluxe Playset … Read more