Joovy Bicycoo BMX review from the eyes of a middle child
I never get bored of my kid’s new accomplishments & 1st’s. I am that mom that photographs every moment. I would just hate to miss that look of excitement of them realizing “I did it!” “Look at how big I am” type moments. Our middle son is turning 5 in August. The hard part about having 3 kids is that the middle one often is treated older or younger based on the situation. I try to put in perspective (and remind my husband) of how old each of them are so we don’t treat them like babies or expect too much. Anyways, back to the task at hand. Hunter has been ready to move from tricycle to big boy bike. I have been doing research to figure out what to get him. Have you heard about balance bikes? Traditionally, training...
Read More@WHCostumes The Everyday Iron Man Toddler Costume Review & $25 #Giveaway
Between my health, too many deaths, and the recent car wreck, life has not really given us much of a break. It has been difficult on the boys to make trips back to my hometown since PaPa passed away. I took the opportunity during our last visit to let the boys be Superheros for the day! Costumes are a great way to make hard moments easier. Wholesale Halloween Costumes offers great variety at reasonable prices. From Baby & Toddler costumes to adults. Toddler Muscle Chest Iron Man Costume Bring a big screen hero home with you when you get your boy the Toddler Muscle Chest Iron Man Costume. The Iron Man outfit for boys includes a jumpsuit with muscle padded shoulders and torso. A soft, fabric character head piece completes one great looking super hero...
Read MoreGreen Kid Crafts provides sustainable & creativity craft subscriptions {Earth Day}
Founded in 2010, Green Kid Crafts is the original earth-friendly, craft subscription company. We are a mom-owned, green company that offers natural, sustainable, and responsible choices for craft projects. We believe that the green movement helps people make better decisions in their daily lives for a healthier environment. Our green craft kits are an inexpensive tool for parents and teachers to use to educate children about recycling, reducing waste, and protecting the environment. Click here to see some of our favorite GREEN KID CRAFTS! Our business strives to be natural, sustainable, and responsible. ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT: We use recycled content wherever we can. We work to make sure all craft supplies can be recycled. We avoid craft...
Read More@YummyEarthCandy Naturals Sour Beans: Great for an allergy-friendly Easter! #momsparkmedia
Jelly Beans are a staple of Easter, but most contain chemicals & probability of gluten cross-contamination not too mentions a lot of ingredients I don’t want to give my kids… {label from unnamed jelly bean package} Thanks to Yummy Earth living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean we have to leave behind candy… Reaction I am such a kid at heart. I have always loved sour candies so I may be biased. These are some of the best jelly beans I have ever tasted! When it comes to running a household with food restrictions and auto-immune disorders, we have to be more conscious of what we eat not just for contamination reasons, but for the sake of building up our immune system.I am allergic to peanuts on top of being a Celiac so when...
Read More“Hopping” for an allergy-friendly Easter w/ @Smarties craft {treat for 3 lucky readers too}
Smarties has proven to be a timeless classic from everyday pleasures to holidays (see Valentine’s Day & Halloween). Did you know that Smarties has an Easter variety? Smarties are great for eating, but there are lots of fun ways to use & display Smarties. Try this easy diy easter bunny for a nice way to present Smarties. Supplies socks (extra “green” credit for using unmatched socks) ribbon goggly eyes pom poms (nose & tail) pink & white foam sheets (cut into ear shape; white slightly bigger than the pink inset) Elmer’s glue spots Smarties Easter Rolls 1. Place about 5-7 rolls of Smarties in sock to ‘stuff” like a bunny. 2. Tie ribbon about an inch from the toe to make head. Glue eyes, pom-pom for...
Read MoreCelebrate Leap Day with Rice Krispies Frog Recipe
I have been waiting for a good excuse to test out Kellogg’s gluten free Rice Krispies. They taste the same, but are made with whole grain brown rice . My kids are always mesmerized when I buy a new kind of cereal. With limited options of mostly boring boxes i.e. no characters, Rice Krispies appeared to be especially entertaining for them. Ingredients & Supplies 1/2 c. butter 12 c. marshmallows green food dye 1 box Gluten Free Rice Krispies (11 cups) red fruit rollups, diagonally cut into strips white chocolate chips writing icing (I used cake mate) frog cookie cutter frosting (optional for “gluing” eyes) Directions Melt butter over low heat. Then, add marshmallows. Heat until marshmallows completely melted. Stir in green food coloring...
Read MoreJeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life {DVD Movie Review} @Phase4Films
Synopis| Take a family-friendly adventure around Manhattan without leaving the comfort of home! Based on the beloved children’s novel by Wendy Mass, the new DVD release of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life follows a boy’s adventures around New York City as he pursues his personal quest for the “meaning of life.” Just one month before his 13th birthday, Jeremy receives a mysterious wooden box with the words “The Meaning of Life – for Jeremy Fink to open on his 13th birthday.” The search for the box’s four keys leads him and his best friend Lizzy on the search of a lifetime! In the movie, 12-year-old Jeremy Fink receives a mysterious wooden box with the words “The Meaning of Life – for Jeremy Fink to open on his 13...
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