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Jan 215 min read
A Gift Guide for Your Little Valentine!
For our family, Valentine’s Day is all about little traditions—decorating the house with hearts, writing sweet notes, and planning fun...
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Oct 30, 20244 min read
Win the Holidays! My Cool Toys Gift Guide
With three kids—ages 10, 8, and 4— our house is always filled with so much fun and excitement during the holidays! From decorating our...
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
Listen Up! Foster a Love of Music with my VTech & LeapFrog Gift Guide
As a mom of four, I know that music is a huge part of our family’s life. We play music constantly in our home, and I’ve always encouraged...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read
The Clock's Ticking! 5 Ways Smartwatch DX4 Makes Holiday Prep More Fun
Hey friend! My absolute favorite time of the year is upon us, and we are leaping right into all of our holiday traditions and adventures....
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Oct 22, 20243 min read
Holiday Shopping as Easy as 1-2-3: Great Gifts for Your Preschooler
The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s a time for joy and celebration, it can also feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to...
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
Gifts That Go WILD! Top Picks for Your Little Animal Lovers
As a mom of four animal-loving kids, I'm always looking for toys that not only keep my children entertained, but inspire their curiosity...
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Mar 15, 20245 min read
Your Road Map For Fun: Family Travel Hacks And Tech Tips
Have you ever planned an epic vacation for your family? Something you've looked forward to for months and thought you had everything...
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Mar 6, 20243 min read
How to find "Me Time" with your Toddler
As a mom of 3, having daily routines is a lifesaver for keeping the household together. We all know parenting can be overwhelming at...
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Mar 6, 20243 min read
Unlocking New Skills Through The Power of Play
Play is more than just fun and games. When raising a child with a disability, playtime is often the secret sauce to honing skills. We...
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Mar 6, 20243 min read
4 Bedtime Tips From a Mom of 3
Bedtime with young children can often feel like a circus act! Between the juggling of endless requests, tucking everyone in, and...
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Feb 9, 20244 min read
Just as Sweet: Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas
Hello, Spring! I was speaking with my mom the other day and she mentioned how early Easter was this year! It’s coming up quickly, and I...
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Jan 16, 20243 min read
Show some Love! Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Creative Kids
In today's digital age, where screens and devices play a significant role in our children's lives, the importance of creative toys...
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
All revved up! Keeping Your Car-Obsessed Kids Entertained
Being a mom to two young boys (2.5 and 5 years old) hasn’t been easy. They are in a constant state of energy, always wanting to run...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
It’s a CoComelon Celebration!
Is your little one CoComelon™ obsessed?! Because mine are, that’s for sure! Throw the ultimate birthday celebration for your child with...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read
Makin' a List: Top 6 for Kids Under 6
The Best Toy Picks for Everyone on Your List It’s almost that time of year when our little ones are making their lists, and we are left...
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
Must-Haves for Baby’s First (or Second!) Chanukah
We have a lot of people to shop for, and I have to be prepared for EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS of gifts!
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Sep 27, 20235 min read
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Toys to Inspire Learning & Play
Oh, what fun: a holiday gift guide for everyone! My kids are busy making their holiday wish lists and I’m checking them twice.
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Apr 17, 20236 min read
Birthday on a Budget Gift Guide
Have you heard the expression, “Another year older, another year wiser”? I never realized just how true it was until I became a mom! It...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read
Video Game Fun, Role-Play, and Gaming Safety
As a mom of 4 (12, 6, and 3-year-old twin boys), I know just how much little ones love to mimic their parents and older siblings. That's...
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Mar 8, 20235 min read
Easter Basket Gifts For Everybunny!
Yay! Spring is right around the corner and Easter is quickly approaching. It brings me so much joy to create magic around the holidays...
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Dec 2, 20223 min read
How to Enjoy the Big Games With Your Kids
I have what some consider a large family: twin toddlers + a 6 year old + a 12 year old + a 1 year old dog; and one of the things my...
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Dec 2, 20223 min read
Why VTech Switch & Go Dinos are My Favorite Toys for Preschoolers
As a mom of three, I’m always on the hunt for the best new toys. If it will keep my kids happy, entertained, and provide some kind of...
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Dec 2, 20223 min read
Baby Playtime During First Year Milestones
Whether you’re a first time mom or a third time mom like me, baby milestones are just as exciting each time around! And, you better...
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Dec 2, 20223 min read
The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide
When I think of baby showers, sweet little pink and blue petit fours, a mom glowing with her growing belly, and adorable gifts...
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Nov 17, 20225 min read
How to create an epic family fun day in cooler weather
Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean that we have to keep the kids inside all day! Here in NJ, we’ve been getting...
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Oct 27, 20227 min read
The Only Holiday Gift Guide You Will Need for Kids
This is not a drill! I repeat, this is not a drill! It is time to start thinking about and planning your gifts for the holiday season! As...
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Sep 21, 20225 min read
Fail-Proof Birthday Gifts For Four-Year-Olds That They Will Love
If you have a four-year-old in your life, you've probably noticed that they're starting to become their own little person. They're...
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Sep 21, 20225 min read
Birthday Gift Guide for Three-Year-Olds from a Mom of Twins
Hello Friends! I am SHOCKED at what I am about to say- I am the mom of THREE-YEAR-OLD TWINS! WHAT! Time absolutely flew by. As part of...
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Sep 20, 20224 min read
Top Toys For Toddlers: Fun Gifts That Inspire Learning & Play
In celebration of one of my favorite ages- TWO! - I put together a 2nd Birthday Gift Guide to tell you about some of my favorite toys...
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Sep 20, 20225 min read
5 Toys To Establish Your Baby's Routine
Having a routine for your baby each day can bring stability and predictability for not only your baby, but also you! A baby's daily...
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Sep 20, 20225 min read
4 Must-Have Toys to Help You Work from Home Without Childcare
It is hard to work from home without childcare. To successfully work from home without childcare, try to rotate your toys, have a...
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May 26, 20224 min read
Baby Registry Checklist: Don’t Forget the Toys!
Creating a baby registry can be one of the most exciting times of pregnancy. This is the time to think about and plan for all the baby...
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Mar 31, 20224 min read
Easter Baskets for Every Bunny
Spring is right around the corner and that means the Easter Bunny will be hopping into town! Take a look at my VTech Easter Gift Guide...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
How to Throw an Awesome Kids Truck Party
Caution. Party Ahead! Truck themed parties are ideal for little ones who enjoy playing outdoors and getting their hands dirty with sand,...
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Feb 8, 20223 min read
VALENTINE’S DAY Gifts for Kids
If you’re shopping for some little Valentines this year, check out this educational, yet playful, gift guide! I pulled together 5 really...
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Jan 27, 20225 min read
Tips on how to teach children about the importance of recycling and our environment
We can no longer pretend to ignore the situation that the earth is in anymore. Environmental risks have made it harder for the earth to...
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Dec 22, 20215 min read
How To Encourage a Love For STEM Activities
I'm a huge fan of incorporating STEM toys and STEM learning into my home and I have been doing so from very early on in my children's...
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Dec 22, 20215 min read
Magical Slumber Party
Creating childhood magic is one of my favorite parts of being a mommy to my three little ones! Over the years I have found that all it...
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Dec 15, 20213 min read
Holiday Memory Making
Hi friends! It is easily my favorite time of the year. My family and I are diving right into all the fun memory making and magic that...
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Dec 10, 20215 min read
The Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas
The holiday season is upon us so it’s time to get that early gift shopping started. If you have a new baby in the family and you are...
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Nov 15, 20215 min read
Interactive Ways for Kids to Learn to Tell Time
Little kids can easily use the number knowledge they have mastered to focus on learning new skills. Building on top of established skills...
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Oct 27, 20212 min read
How To Throw a PAW Patrol Inspired Party for the Kids
No party is too big, no pup is too small. Calling all PAW Patrol fans! If your kids are big PAW Patrol fans, it makes perfect sense to...
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Oct 27, 20217 min read
2021 Must-Have Holiday Toy Gift Guide
Share in the excitement your kids feel this holiday with gifts you will love as much as they will! The gift of learning is as valuable to...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
Rainy Day Tips for Moms
The warm summer days are rolling away and soon we will have colder weather & RAIN! As a mom of 4 (11-Zoey, 5-Lia , & 2 year old twins -...
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Sep 15, 20216 min read
How To Plan a Fun Family Staycation
It's time to take a break from your hectic life and spend some quality time with your kids. A family staycation may be exactly what you...
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Jul 29, 20214 min read
Disney Inspired Party Ideas
Calling all Disney Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse fans! Have you spotted VTech®’s Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Disney collection yet? So cute!...
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Jul 27, 20214 min read
Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids!
Summertime is in full swing, and you’ll hear the words “I’m bored” at least a few times during the summer break months, so you’ll need...
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Jul 16, 20213 min read
Baby’s First Birthday Gift Guide
First birthdays are a monumental milestone for parents. High five! You did it! You survived and thrived through the first year of your...
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Jul 16, 20213 min read
Family Movie Night
We are huge movie lovers in our family. We would head out to the theaters almost monthly, before the pandemic, and once everything shut...
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Jul 13, 20218 min read
How To Entertain Kids on a Road Trip
For families with young children, taking a road trip is often preferable to flying for many reasons. You can bring as much baby gear as...
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