If you’re a busy mom like me, you really only want two things for this New Year: Extra time and extra cash!Now while With Hasbro toys starting at $14.99, you can invest a little bit of money for a whole lot of fun. Personally, I am also planning on meeting my “me-time” goal by kid-swapping [...] [...more]
Do your kids have a case of the post-holiday blues? Last year I remember Emma being frustrated that her doll’s head kept breaking. Max complained that his puzzle was too difficult. If you’ve been waiting patiently to avoid the hectic post-holiday sales, now is the time to make good use of those unused toy store [...] [...more]
My gift to my children this year (as well as my own sanity) is to be a positive parent. This means wording things in a way that says “Yes to good choices” rather than focusing on the dire “No because I said so” alternative. One such area I plan on implementing my new attitude is [...] [...more]
If you’re a hectic mom like me, your biggest concern when it’s almost time to pick up the kids from preschool isn’t what to cook for dinner or cleaning up the house. It’s what to do with the kids after they’re finished with their homework?! Many of my friends don’t worry about the older children. [...] [...more]
It’s the start of a new year—a clean slate, filled with new resolutions. The children are back in school, the holiday sales are over. But Mama remains the same. She’s a mess. Can you blame me? I’ve got work at the office and work at home. I’ve got to drop off the kids and the [...] [...more]
They say that the “Family Who Plays Together Stays Together.” I’ve always wanted to make that plan a reality, but I wanted to change it to: “The Family that Plays Golf Together Stays Together.” There’s something about those green rolling hills, the golf carts and the tacky plaid pants that just makes me happy. I [...] [...more]
Some of my best memories as a kid are sitting around the table playing games with my parents and brother. Now I have kids of my own, I am excited about Hasbro’s Elefun and Friends collection so I can start building new memories with my kids! There’s only one problem: Time. With both my husband [...] [...more]
Do you ever find yourself in the kitchen with 10 minutes left on the oven timer and kids hanging on your feet begging to be entertained? Are you trying to get the last of the gifts wrapped in time and finding yourself without a spare moment to sneak away? Thanks to these short Elefun and [...] [...more]
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of hearing moms going on and on about their “brilliant” children. Go to any play area and you’ll hear, “Tommy’s only in preschool, but he can speak French like a native!” or “Max’s dancing should earn him a Tony! You should see Emma at tee ball!” Between [...] [...more]
It’s holiday time again. This means shopping for gifts within my budget that also fit the personalities of my family. My husband loves golfing while I adore tennis. My son likes drumming. My daughter prefers gymnastics. How does a family of four, with four dramatically different tastes, find common ground when it comes to engaging, [...] [...more]
