It’s not just about the kids you know…read a few things that are just for mom.
Move over Hot Wheels, we’ve found a better toy car! This car is not only completely customizable, but has realistic steering and suspension. We were sent a box of Modarri cars and trucks to test out for this review. Mitch can’t get enough of his Modarri cars! They’re like two toys in one: a fun …
Looking for gift ideas that are out of the ordinary? Here’s a bunch of things that Mitch and I have reviewed that are super cool and don’t involve any cartoon characters! Most everything here can be picked up on Amazon, but a couple things are local too. We have tween favorites, like where to get …
Does your kid’s school have a garden? School gardens might be a lot of hard work, but they reward students with lessons you can’t get from a book. After being invited to the School Nutrition Association’s conference this summer I’ve been more curious about lunch time in my kid’s school. I asked for a tour …
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No longer are pogo sticks and board games exciting gifts for today’s tech savvy kids. In fact, gift giving has been completely transformed in the past two decades. Most of the sought-after items that kids want are tech heavy. They want AR enabled playsets, robot kits, gaming systems and more! With so many options, it’s …
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Mitch is not a big fan of bees, but he does love honey on his toast. That’s why I took him to the Saint Louis Zoo to learn all about bees! Keep reading to discover why bees need our help, HOW you can help–it’s super easy–and video directions for a cute bee bookmark you can …
Mitch snatched the box out of my hands with a gleeful look in his eye. “Can I build in the living room?” I nodded my head. The Tinkering Lab STEM kit isn’t messy–there’s no glue, no paint, no goo of any kind. Just laser cut wood shapes, rubber bands, screws and a couple electric motors. …
I’ve put it off long enough–it’s time for Mitch to start carrying a cell phone. The decision to let your child have a smart phone is highly personal–you have to consider your kid’s level of maturity, responsibility and the actual NEED for a phone. This post is sponsored by iTechshark, all opinions are my own. …
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…and they’re made right here in St. Louis! I got an insider tour of Across the Board, a family-owned board game company that handcrafts classic games with–dare I say it–heirloom materials. The only cardboard you’ll find in this shop are the games boxes! Everything Across the Board makes are carved into maple or walnut veneer …
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