Tech is the way of the world. Even babies have tech these days. So it stands to reason that some of the hot toys for the 2017 holiday season are going to be tech-related. The Toy Insider “Top Tech 12” list includes drones, droids, and even dolls. If you’re looking for a cool gadget to …
STEM toys are a hot trend in toys right now. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. While all play is beneficial and lots of toys have educational benefits, STEM toys are focused on preparing children for a world that is more technically oriented. Here are the top 10 STEM toys selected by the …
We were invited to the Toy Insider HoliDAY of Play event in New York City, which featured many of the hottest toys for the upcoming holiday season. The event focused on their top picks, which were grouped into 3 lists: The “Hot 20”, “Tech 12”, and “STEM 10”. The Hot 20 is a list compiled …
The advent calendars we bought for the kids were a huge hit last year. We all had a lot of fun opening the little doors each day to see what surprise was inside. These advent calendars also double as gifts that your kids will love, and will last them more than just the month of …
Your kids will love this version of a Frozen Hot Chocolate for the holidays. It’s easy to make in your Nutri Ninja Nutri Bowl Duo. With only a handful of ingredients, my Frozen Hot Chocolate Frappe is a sweet treat you can enjoy throughout the holiday season. For the Peppermint Frappe recipe visit Ninja Kitchen. How …
One of our Christmas traditions the last few years has been getting personalized videos from Santa for the kids. The kids always get such a kick out of hearing a message from Santa just for them! And we can do a separate video for each of our kids, making it extra special! You can do …
Christmas ornaments are one of my favorite souvenirs to buy on almost every Walt Disney World vacation. I love taking them out each year, remembering all the magical times I had with my family. They become memories on branches, creating a festive Christmas-themed vacation scrapbook. Besides Disney ornaments. our tree also holds personalized ornaments. Each …
Bring the magic of Walt Disney World during the holidays home by making a Do it Yourself Disney Snow Globe. Christmastime at Walt Disney World is such a magical time of year. From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to snow on Main Street to the beautifully decorated gingerbread houses, Disney goes out of their way …
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Teal loop. Today we are sharing some of our favorite holiday cookie recipes. Christmas is all about traditions and this recipe is one of ours. For generations, this sweet anise flavored Italian cookie has gotten our family into the holiday spirit. Each bite brings back cherished family memories of special …
This week marks the arrival of our Little Elf from the North Pole. While some parents cringe at the thought of the Elf on the Shelf making a return, we enjoy seeing our kids’ faces when they see him back in our house. This post may contain affiliate links. Each year, he celebrates his arrival …