Reviews and Giveaways

Best Fun Face Masks Kids Will Want to Wear

August 5, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

At the start of the year, I never would have guessed that face masks would be such an essential just a few short months later. Yet today, I make sure to never leave on an errand without a mask packed in my purse.

And as if that wasn’t enough, I also need a stock of masks for the whole family! From wearing masks in the airport to potentially needing them for school, a good face mask is something every family member should have on hand. And that means finding masks kids will actually want to wear is a must!

If your kids are in need of comfortable and well-fitting masks that are fun as well, check out these great kid-friendly options: [Read more…]

Help Kids Build STEM Skills and Beat Boredom with Allessimo Wooden Puzzles

July 30, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

With summer officially underway, I’m once again on a mission to find the best ways to get my boys away from video games and doing something constructive instead!

At 14, 10 and almost 3, it can be hard to find activities that will entertain all three of them. Luckily, this year I found the perfect solution when I discovered Allessimo wooden puzzles!

These high-quality 3D puzzles are available in shapes ranging from airplanes to unicorns. I received three different varieties of puzzle to review, and my boys couldn’t wait to check them out. [Read more…]

Keep Family Entertained with These 5 Fun At-Home Kids Activities

July 15, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

With so many children stuck at home more than usual, and so many cancelled activities, it’s no wonder the usual summer cries of “I’m bored!” are a little more frequent this year!

My own boys have managed to keep their days relatively productive thanks to online schoolwork. But recently that came to an end, and days of sitting at home with limited entertainment options will begin. Luckily, I’m ready with some great products and kids activities at home!

If you’re in a similar situation, these five activity ideas are ones that you’ll want to check out! [Read more…]

Add Unique Style to Your Room with Photowall Mural Wallpaper

May 14, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Since we’ve been stuck at home so much lately, our family decided to make the most of those extra hours and do something we’d been planning for quite some time…work on finishing our basement!

Containing two bedrooms for the older boys and a large rec room, we wanted the space to be vibrant and fun. And when Photowall contacted me about reviewing one of its wall murals, I knew I’d found the perfect way to make that happen! [Read more…]

Protect and Connect Your Home with the Alfred DB2 Smart Lock

May 11, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Since moving onto our acreage home almost three years ago, my husband and I have put a lot of work into setting up a connected home that’s easy to monitor and maintain.

Amazon Alexa devices let us listen to music, check the news and talk to our boys in their rooms without yelling up the stairs. Our Sensi WiFi Thermostat lets us adjust temperature on our smartphones or using Alexa. And Arlo security cameras let us remotely monitor our house and property on our smartphones.

But I’m always looking for new ways to make our home life even easier. And so when I got the chance to review the Alfred DB2 deadbolt lock, I knew I’d found my newest must-have connected device! [Read more…]