There are some toys that just go hand in hand with outdoor fun. Here are some of our favorite outdoor toys that will entertain your kids and will last for years to come. (Originally posted in 2018 and updated in April 2020.) I love anything and everything made by Step2. The designs are intuitive, the…
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How to Get That Playroom Super Organized (Your Kids Will Even Want to Put Things Away)
Cleaning up is hard to do when your kids are not really sure where everything belongs. With this system, your playroom closets will look neat and stay neat…and your kids will be the ones to keep it that way! In every home, the space where toys are stored can be a bit different. Many have…
Which Toys Get the Most Use? My Top 5 Picks for Babies & Kids Under 8.
Do you have a closet full of toys, yet only a few are actually used? You’ll get the most mileage out of these picks. If i had to redo some part of motherhood, I’d redo the toys. Perhaps I’d need to negotiate with the kids on the exact number, but I really think they…
Now for the Big Gifts. Our Luxury, Practical, and Fun Gift Picks Under $100
Did you love our “Under $25” Gift Guide? Now it’s time for those bigger gifts. We’re keeping ‘em all under $100. First, let’s take care of mom, ‘cause mom’s the best. The coziest, yummiest, feel-good-every-time-you-sink-your-feet-in slippers from Ugg? $99.95 Or something pretty. Like a clutch. If she likes to get dressed and go out,…
Do Your Kids Get Bored at Family Simchas?
It seemed obvious…so why hadn’t I ever had the idea to bring toys to simchas? At a recent family simcha, while waiting for the meal to start, my sister-in-law pulled out a huge bag with toys. Here I was, a mother of many bored kids, and I didn’t think to bring along toys to simchas….
What is a Fidget Spinner and Why Do My Kids Want One?
As I write this, my son is twirling something on his finger and counting 36…37…38.. During the week before Pesach, a couple of days before school was out, my kids, like thousands others, came home and told me that they need to get a fidget spinner. The same exact day, my six-year-old nephew in Flatbush…