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How is that for a jam-packed weekend recap blog post title!? Clearly today’s post is going to have a little bit of everything! Friday It felt like our weekend kicked off early because all of the boys were out of school on Friday. We had plans to meet up with a bunch of friends and their kids at Sweetwater Farms, one of our favorite local gems. We recently bought an annual pass to the farm and go all the time because the boys love it so much and so many of our friends frequent the farm regularly, too. Sweetwater Farms...

Amazon has realistic, kid-size toy vacuums! If you love your adult size Dyson vacuum cleaner and your kiddo loves to help, hustle over to Amazon or Target.com where they’re offering the Dyson Cord-Free Toy Ball Vacuum for only $12.49 (regularly $39.99)! That’s the lowest price we’ve seen on this fun toy vacuum! Little ones love role-playing, and this realistic-looking Dyson toy vacuum cleaner will get the ball rolling! It’s been specially designed to be true to life, right down to the last detail, so your little helper will really feel part of your world while developing fine motor skills. It even has...

Click here to read Road Trips with Toddlers: 6 Must-Have Survival Tips on Hands On As We Grow® Summer is often a time for family road trips for vacations, or longer day trips. And keeping toddlers occupied can sometimes be a hassle when you’re in the front seat of the car (or driving) and the kids are in the back. It’s tempting to turn on the DVD player and rest peacefully for the entire trip, but that’s the equivalent to plopping them on the couch for the day. What can you do instead? Luckily, I have the Screen Free Mom of screenfreeparenting.com to...

So, you’re in а crafty mood, huh? Let’s try some PVC pip projects! Or maybe you need something to meet a need around your home and want to make it yourself rather than buy it from a store? But what materials can you use that will make your creation sturdy, unique, and also (potentially) beautiful? The solution is PVC Pipe. Not only is it available at pretty much any hardware store, but it’s also durable so whatever you do with it will last. Yes, PVC pipe is a secret weapon of DIY projects and can be used by anyone to...

Searching for the perfect birthday gift for a one-year old? Hape’s Scoot Around Bike is it! This bike is excellent for for gross motor skills development, as new walkers strengthen muscles, practice balance, and test coordination. This awesome bike encourages physical activity and is great for indoor or outdoor play. It has rubber-rimmed wheels, which make it safe to ride on your indoor flooring, without damage. But it’s also tough enough to handle sidewalks and driveways. The beautifully crafted, eco-friendly, wooden material creates a stable ride for your little one. The Scoot Around Bike brought on quick confidence in our...