Spring has sprung…finally!  With having a baby in the house and thus being on maternity leave, those words are ones that I have been waiting to hear!  The cold weather meant many days of staying inside trying to stay warm, which led to a bit of ‘cabin fever’ and we couldn’t wait to get outside. …

I’ve never been much of an organizer (my husband will surely agree with this). I’ve always been the type of person that seems to function well in my own ‘organized’ chaos.  In past years, when it came to looking after other family’s children, I learned a bit about organizing but also found myself thankful that …

I believe many of us use far too much technology for entertainment in our daily lives, and children are no exception! This may sound a bit strange coming from a blogger who uses technology as part of my daily work. But, a number of years ago when I started doing more and more child care, …

In the summer it’s so easy to find things to do with your kids – the sky is the limit and you can easily enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. But in the winter, when it is really cold outside, many of your activities may be concentrated indoors. Especially if you are like me and …

Santa came a bit early this year and brought Lyla some new Fisher-Price toys: a Luv U Zoo™ Jumperoo™ and Laugh & Learn™ Dance & Play Puppy. Although Lyla was only 3 months when we got both items, we were surprised to see over the next month how much Lyla was changing with the help …

When it comes to planning the gifts I’m going to purchase my loved ones for Christmas, I like to do a lot of research.  I research online, often reading other blogs to find out what other Moms thought of particular items.  Then, once I’ve decided what to buy, I do a bit more research to …

Fisher-Price has so many toys, many which are great for traveling. But, they’ve come out with a brand new toy that is unlike any other!  This toy allows your little one to learn about technology at a young age, while teaching them how to count, names and locations of body parts, and more!  Introducing the …

Imaginative play is something I’ve always thought is extremely important for children of all ages to participate in. It probably stems from the joy I had engaging in it as a child. When I was a child, I was always pretending something. Whether it was as simple as pretending I was an ‘adult’ (a.k.a. dressing …

What do you think makes a good toy?  Over the years, the toy industry has advanced and choosing a toy for your child may leave you with many questions about which toys are suitable and when to introduce various types of toys to your child.  When choosing a toy for your child, there are lots …

It seems to be a reality in most families that children are busier than ever!  My husband and I were recently visiting with some family members who have two children who are very active in all their activities, for example summer camps, swimming lessons, soccer, baseball, and more.  With two children and a boat load …