If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :)This is not a sponsored review. A couple months ago I shared our thoughts on the Leapster Explorer, an educational gaming system recommended for kids ages 4-9.  If you didn’t read it, take...

We celebrated Emma’s 4th birthday on Saturday!  At her request, it was My Little Pony themed.  I haven’t done a lot of themed parties in the past, but this was fun!  And I was able to find a My Little Pony Party Pack online, so that took much of the party-shopping work off my shoulders. ...

About a year ago I thrifted an old-school Leapfrog Leapster for my daughter, and it was a total hit with her!  It was old old OLD, too – one of the first models, big and bulky and gray.  I don’t even think you can find it anywhere anymore.  Although it was touch screen, it wasn’t...

I know it’s 2012… this is the last addition to my gift guide (I was asked to delay the post until now).  :) Emma and I did something really fun last week.  We designed our own stuffed toy!  Thanks to Happy Toy Machine, we were given the ability to make any kind of toy be it animal,...

The Fun Fort from The Happy Kid Company! What kid doesn’t love to make forts?  Emma and I have made a couple before, but they were definitely not durable – they fell down after 10 minutes or less.  Maybe it’s my fort-building skills… they must be nonexistent.  ;-)  Try...

A Rockin’ Rider Deluxe Talking Spring Horse from Tek Nek Toys! I have always wanted a spring horse!  Okay, I mean when I was a kid I wanted one.  ;-)  But I still think they are the coolest toys ever, and was beyond thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review one!  My horse-crazy...

I was first introduced to the first Zumba Fitness game by my sister, who purchased the PS3 version.  She let me try it out and I loved it.  I had been eyeing it on Amazon ever since it had first been released, wondering if I would like it but unable to spend the $40 it cost without trying it first. ...

The Mindflex Duel Game by Mattel! I was skeptical when I first heard about the Mindflex game.  Moving a ball with your mind?  Really?  There are definitely mixed reviews on this – some people are wowed by the fact that they didn’t know they were psychokinetic (ha!), and others say (rather...

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks from Mattel! These Hot Wheels Wall Tracks are super popular right now, and are at the top of many boys’ Christmas lists.  Okay, I’m sure a few girls want them, too (I know I did as a kid!).  These playsets appeal greatly to parents – who doesn’t like...

Cardboard playhouses from Box Creations! Box Creations has a great selection of playhouses at an affordable price – only $29.99 each!  You’ll find a castle, cottage, princess carriage, space shuttle, patrol tank, Noah’s Ark (with animals!), and pirate ship playhouse. Thanks to...

Felt Activity/Quiet Books at Betty Lukens! I’ve always wanted a quiet book for my daughter, something she can play with while waiting in the doctor’s office, at church, or during any times we need quiet.  I’ve seen them for sale at a few different places but they’ve always...

The HABA Pushing Animal Flapping Frank toy from Maukilo! Push toys like this are always extremely popular with babies and toddlers.  My kids are no exception!  In fact, I had to get two push toys just so they wouldn’t fight over this one!  And don’t forget that my daughter is 3 and...

The Lamaze Farmer Fred Learn-to-Dress Activity Doll from Learning Curve! Activity dolls like this are great for teaching your toddler basic skills!  Farmer Fred gives kids a chance to learn to button one shoulder strap, secure with velcro on the other shoulder strap, zip and unzip his fanny pack...

One of four award-winning personalized, customized character books (and EBOOKS!) by Champion Me!  Not only is the book personalized for your child, you can customize the character to look just like him or her, and you can customize the clothing as well! I was completely taken with Champion Me as...