Has this been one of the HOTTEST summers we've experienced in a while or what? I don't know about you guys, but my family sure could use some beat the heat ideas for kids! Because kids are kids...They still feel the need to get outside and PLAY even when it's sweltering out. That ...read more
Summer is officially in full swing, and we've been making the most of it with lots of fun, sun, and alfresco activity. Of course, finding the morning motivation to get up, get out, move, play, and soak it all in despite high temps and heat can be difficult for children and ...read more
We're going "classic" with today's Toy Tuesday post... Not that we don't love screens and techie toys and all sorts of fancy gadgets and gizmos here at The Shopping Mama. But, sometimes, it's the good old-fashioned fun finds that keep us coming back for more and more, again ...read more
My big guy just loves to be outdoors. Regardless of the weather or temperature, he makes time to spend outdoors each and every day. I share his affinity for the outdoors and support it in any way I can. Up until recently, when he wanted to play outside in the colder months, he ...read more
This is a sponsored post. Alternate title for this post: That Time We Were Playing Soccer and Got Attacked by Bees. Our after dinner play with cousins and grandma started out innocently enough. There was a soccer ball, a scooter, a blanket with toys. And, apparently there were ...read more