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It’s around this time of year that corn-on-the-cob becomes more readily available at grocery stores all over the nation. It’s almost summer time and corn is perfect for cookouts and picnics. But corn isn’t just available during the summer; it can actually be purchased year round – yes, even springtime! Corn is tasty, but did… read more »
Summer is the perfect time to take a road trip. Kids are out of school, the weather is (usually) good, and there’s thousands of fun places to visit all over the country. Now National Geographic Kids has two super cool guide books to help kids enjoy the adventure and learn along the way. The Ultimate U.S…. read more »
Another busy weekend has flown by far too quickly! I have 3 sick kids, so here’s hoping and praying they get over better fast. How was your weekend? Back to Pinterest, which is why you’re really here…. and the quick rules: Comment on the link above yours, then link to a post with your favorite… read more »
The K’NEX MarioKart Wii line of products takes the video game action and brings it to life with Mario, other characters, and scenes from the game. I’ve reviewed building fun with K’nex MarioKart before and we knew this was going to be another great set. The K’nex Mario Vs Piranha Plant Building Set has 126… read more »
The CookieCoo Dancing Star app lets kids play along with their favorite traditional children’s songs, like “Hokey Pokey,” while watching a whimsical 3D cookie character dance and sing with the music. CookieCoo Dancing Star is a perfect combination of fun and learning—it’s a game parents can feel good about letting their kids play, because they’ll… read more »
Link up your giveaways! Please remember the simple rules: family-friendly and blogs only, link to the actual giveaway (not your homepage), and include the end date. Hosted by Musings From a Stay At Home Mom and Fabulous Finds by November Girl XOXO Add your Rafflecopter giveaways to our on-going linky HERE too. Current Giveaways Here at Musings From a SAHM: $100… read more »
Everytime we get a box from K’nex, my kids are so excited as we open it up and discover what treasures lie within. We were sent two boxes of the K’NEX Classics – the Strike Force Bomber & the Rally Sports Racer. These sets are recommended for ages 7+ and contain small pieces, so they’re… read more »
We all know it’s important to wear sunscreen when we’re out in the sun, but what about all the chemicals that many sunscreens contain? I usually don’t have a clue what most of the lengthy ingredient lists mean and that can be a little unsettling, especially when I use sunscreen on my little ones. Beyond… read more »
I took this photo last summer – isn’t it beautiful? Feel free to grab it if you like it!
The K’nex Sesame Street products are a great idea because it brings the fun characters that our little ones know and love into a neat building set form. I was sent the Best Friends Building Set to review. It’s a very simple set with 8 pieces and it features Elmo & Cookie Monster, who are… read more »
This past Saturday was our town’s annual “celebration day” and our family marched in the parade with our karate school. This is the third year in a row we’ve participated and it’s always an exciting experience. We had beautiful 75 degree weather too, which was just perfect, especially after 2-3 weeks of rain! I didn’t… read more »
Last week, I wrote about the advantages of Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! popcorn. This low-fat, zero-grams-of-trans-fat snack is a good source of fiber, is 100% whole grain, and best of all has only 100 calories per 6 cup serving. And Orville Redenbacher has challenged us to replace other snacks with their SmartPop! popcorn with their “Healthy Snacking… read more »
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How often do you sit down and take a few moments to relax and enjoy yourself? If you’re anything like me, you’re probably so busy you don’t enjoy “me time” nearly often enough. But it doesn’t have to be an impossible feat. Simply adding a special element to your morning coffee time or a out-of-the-ordinary… read more »
Summer Fun For Kids is finally kicking off and to start the fun, I’ve got a great item that kids of all ages will enjoy. Cuddle Covers bring a child’s pillow to life by turning it into a soft huggable animal pal that they will love cuddling with. It’s simple: take the pillow, stuff it… read more »
