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The 35+ BEST Kid Nativity Sets of 2019!

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Looking for a great kid nativity set? Then this is the list for you! Keep reading to discover the best nativity sets for kids this year 2019!My mother-in-law loves to call Christmas nativity sets "activity sets" because children love to play with them and act out the story of Jesus Christ's birth themselves.But, not all nativity sets ...

The Perfect Christmas Gifts for 8-Year-Old Girls in 2018

If you need a gift for 8 year-old-girl, then you'll love all of these Christmas and birthday gifts for an 8 year-old girl, no matter if it's your daughter, granddaughter, or another girl you care for. I have twin 8-year-old girls and they were definitely consulted on this list! Enjoy!There is something so fun about kids getting older and bigger. ...

The Great Big List of Classic Toys that Children Will Play With for Years

If you want to know what toys make up a classic toys list this is the list for you! I hope you enjoy this classic children's toys list. This post is sponsored by SheSpeaks and Duracell.My husband and I carefully select the toys and gifts we give our children. And it's especially true during big gift-giving times, like Christmas and their ...

25 Genius Steam Cleaner Uses

A steam cleaner uses only water to clean a variety of things inside and outside your home. I recently received a Dupray ONE Plus Steam Cleaner and enjoy how great it is at cleaning a host of different tough-to-clean areas. But, not only does a steam cleaner clean without chemicals, but it also disinfects, sanitizes, and deodorizes! Check out all ...

Bunchems – Creative Play Without the Mess

I'll be the first to tell you that I do not really enjoy crafting, and unfortunately it seems like kids love crafting. But, the mess kids make while crafting and creating stresses me out! It's why we eventually did preschool without crafts last year (or without nearly as many as outlined in our curriculum).There's other problems I have with ...

33 of the Best Gifts for Getting Kids Outdoors

Looking for outdoor gifts for kids? The following kids' outdoor play toys are amazing ways to get both boys and girls, from toddler up, playing and having fun outside.A large majority of my best memories as a kid happened outdoors. And I grew up in the age of video games, TV, and computers.I did indeed play a gross amount of video and ...

How Taking Play On-the-Go Just Got Easier

Summer time is in full swing. Living in Texas now and being pregnant for the first time in the summer, has left me very aware of several things. One, that I am tired, hot, and sweaty all the time. And two, I don't have a lot of energy to keep up with my kids or keep them entertained. So, it's never been more important to me to have toys that are ...

Citrus Lane Review – Monthly Subscription Box for Kids

My affiliate links are used in this post for the Citrus Lane Monthly Subscription Boxes and Amazon links. I hope you enjoy my review! As a non-crafty mother who is homeschooling preschoolers, I am often looking for a fun, easy, and affordable way to have my kids create and explore and learn. While I readily supply my kids with paper, pens, ...

Screen Free Quiet Time Ideas that Encourage Independent Play

We made it a long time. We really did. But, my daughter Lisa, at four and a half years old, is officially done with taking a nap during the day. I am now presented with the new challenge of what to do with a preschooler for 2-3 hours while my other two children are (hopefully) taking a nap at that same time. I need to come up with some great quiet ...

Fisher-Price Little People City Skyway Review – Perfect Toddler Toy!

I was given this great new toy to try out thanks to Sverve and Walmart, but all opinions are my own. A couple weeks ago, on Saturday, October 4, 2014, my family and I headed to our local Walmart to check out their #ChosenByKids Toyland Event! There were two nice workers set up at a booth who showed us the toys, explained Walmart's layaway program, ...

Family Traditions from Blickenstaff’s – It’s About Being Intentional

This post is sponsored by Blickenstaff's, thanks to Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are my own. #BringTraditionHome I have realized over my relatively short stint as a mother, that family traditions don't just happen: you, as the parent, have to create them, intentionally. And that's really hard for me, because I did not grow up with ...

How to Turn a Train Table into a Frozen Playscape

Today is a guest post by my Indianapolis blog friend Jill. She has some awesomely creative ways of making your child's train table a winterscape playset perfect for a Disney's Frozen Playscape! She's sharing how to upcycle your son’s Train Table into a Frozen Playset for your daughter. My affiliate links are used in this post. I have a 9-year-old ...