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The Best Posters to Color for the Entire Family

April 26, 2016July 27, 2022 ellen 2 Comments toys
The best posters to color for the whole family

Why posters to color? Have you ever had one of those days where you just need to escape from the world for a while and be five again? You know those days where you want to hide in your blanket fort with a box of animal crackers? Yeah, I have those too. On days like […]

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How to Reinforce STEM Education for Kids

March 29, 2016September 21, 2022 ellen 64 Comments toys
How to Reinforce STEM Education for Kids

Reinforcing STEM education for kids is something that many parents will be considering as the summer break gets closer. Check out these tips. How to Reinforce STEM Education for Kids Too often, children forget what they learned the past year in school while they’re enjoying their vacation. This can result in setbacks when they head […]

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Toys to Encourage Creative Play

March 23, 2016July 11, 2022 ellen 2 Comments toys
How to Choose Toys to Encourage Creative Play

Spring break is almost here, and it’s time to stock up on toys to encourage creative play. There is nothing worse over school break than listening to your child repeat “I’m bored” over and over again.  Toys to Encourage Creative Play One of the challenges in picking toys to encourage creative play is that kids […]

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Natural Wooden Blocks by Eco Bricks

March 19, 2016July 12, 2024 ellen 4 Comments toys
Natural Wooden Blocks by Eco Bricks 100% Compatible

Do you love natural wooden blocks as much as we do? One of the great things about having kids is the toys! I know, there are obviously more meaningful, great things, about having kids, but you have to admit that sometimes the toys are a nice perk!  Natural Wooden Blocks by Eco Bricks 100% Compatible […]

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Dollar Store Stocking Stuffers and Gifts

December 22, 2015May 14, 2023 ellen 10 Comments toys

If you have a few last-minute things on your holiday gift list, check out these dollar store stocking stuffers. Here are my favorite Dollar General Gifts. If you’re like me, you still have a few holiday gifts and details to take care of. I always seem to run out of time before the holiday arrives. […]

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Toy Rental Subscription from Pley

November 14, 2015April 6, 2022 ellen 10 Comments toys
Benefits of a toy rental service from Pley

Mom, I’m bored! Have you heard that as many times as I have? If you’re frustrated by hearing “Mom, I’m bored” from your kids when they have a room full of toys, a toy rental subscription is something you may want to consider. When our children are bored, it’s often not because they have nothing […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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