Products & Services
LEGO LEGO Everywhere!
Got young LEGO players and lovers at home? Us too. Here’s how we try to manage the chaos and avoid stepping on LEGO pieces in the middle of the night.
Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in Chicago Before They Grow Up
Continuing our series of Things Children Must Do in their cities, we tackle Chicago today. Note to self: must go to there soon!
Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in the Kansas City Area Before (or Even After) They Grow Up
So many fun things for locals and visitors to do with their kids or, even as, gasp, adults. A giant sculpture park, a maze and lots of water fun (and more) in the “City of Fountains.”
Activities
50 Things To Do with Kids around Boston Before They Grow Up
Whether you live in Boston or have plans to visit in the future (like who doesn’t want to go there?), keep this insider’s guide to activities in and around Boston handy.
Activities
50 Things to do with Kids in St. Louis Before (or Even After) They Grow Up
If you’re not lucky to live in our around St. Louis, Missouri you may want to plan a visit soon, after taking a virtual tour with our local host, Angela of Fluid Pudding.
Activities
Universal Orlando Resort: Hotels, Tickets and Transportation
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn’t want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, and on-site transportation.
Activities
What to Expect at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know to plan your trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn’t want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, transportation, rides and attractions.
Activities
Universal Orlando Resort’s Rides and Attractions (excluding Harry Potter)
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn’t want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to Universal Orlando Resort and the lowdown on its best rides and attractions.
Holidays
Recycle What’s In Your Lunchbox!
Plastic cups, juice boxes, baggies, lids.. You could recycle these items OR you could save yourself a money at the craft store and make things with it!
Family Fun
Summer Vacation Map Art Keepsake
We’ll show you and the kids how to make this wallhanging to memorialize their summer break whether you ventured far or stayed close to home.
Food & Home
The Avocado Toast Bar Party for Teens
Teens looking to keep busy in the afternoon? Know what is amazing to keep them occupied AND fed? Or are the kids hosting friends for a sleepover? Need a fun breakfast or brunch activity the next morning? An Avocado Toast Bar. It’s definitely a winner…
Activities
Watermelon Stand to Raise Money for Causes that Matter to Your Kids
Kids love setting up their own lemonade (or a watermelon in this case) stands during the summer. Here we discuss how our young active citizens donated their proceeds to a cause that’s been on their (and the nation’s) minds.
Resources
How To Find an Affordable Summer Camp (It’s Not Too Late!)
Time for summer camp. But summer camp can come with a pretty hefty price tag. Especially if you are sending more than one child. But there are ways to save some money. And, you still have time to enroll your kids.
Family Fun
Bumblebee: the Transformers Girl-Power Movie You’ll Want To Make Sure Your Daughters Don’t Miss
Not only is this Transformer prequel set in 1987, it’s about a girl and her car. That’s when I started to fall in love with this movie. You’ll want to make sure your daughters don’t miss it.
Education
Girls on Their Way to Changing the World
Meet Daniella Benitez, 13, and Naomi Wadler, 11, who are making a difference in their communities with their hands and voices.
Activities
DIY Summer Camp at Home: the Good, Bad and Muddy
My husband and I have been holding our own summer camp at home for our kids for the past two years. This is why we started it, what we learned and why we decided to do it again this year.
Activities
Stock Your Local Little Free Library With Your Next Book Purge
Have you heard of the Little Free Library? It’s a great national book swap resource. It’s community-based and a great resource for all to donate used books and pick up new reads, too.
Party & Play
Yummy Gummy Candy Summer Drinks for Kids!
Looking for an easy candy craft that your kid(s) can make themselves and then enjoy on their long days this summer break? Look at what we concocted! So fun!
Activities
Visiting Chicago with Teens & Tweens
Suggestions for what to do in Chicago with tweens/teens. It’s walkable, there are plenty of activities, and the pizza/hotdog/steak restaurant game is strong.
Party & Play
The No-Technology Sleepover (Yes, It’s Really Possible!)
Tired of watching kids always on their phones during a sleepover or playdate? Here are some ideas that are fun for kids and tech free.