Once the school year starts, all I can think about are the upcoming holidays. Around mid-September it feels like someone hits a fast-forward button, and the days and weeks start to zoom by, with brief pauses for Halloween and Thanksgiving. I might be some sort of holiday freak, but I love the whirlwind. … [Read more...]
Winter Cleaning: Clearing Out Your Home’s Playroom
December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’m a pack rat by nature, so I have a hard time letting go of things, especially if they were gifts. Every Christmas, my kids get a boatload of new toys, and now that there’s three kids’ worth of toys in the toy room, things are getting really cluttered. The hubz and I have decided that it’s … [Read more...]
10 Fun Thanksgiving Facts to Share With the Kids
November 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1. Unlike Christmas, which is held on the same day every year, Dec. 25, Thanksgiving is determined by whatever day happens to be the fourth Thursday in November. 2. The Plymouth Pilgrims and the Native American Wampanoag tribe were the first people who shared an American Thanksgiving. 3. The first … [Read more...]
Online Christmas Shopping Tips
October 27, 2009 By 2 Comments
For several years, my husband and I lived on the other side of the country away from our families. We weren't able to fly home with tons of gifts, and shipping Christmas gifts was just way too expensive. At that time, we started doing all of our Christmas shopping online and we still continue to do much … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from Smarter Babies and Kids!
December 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your quality time with family and friends! … [Read more...]
Vintage Christmas Cards
December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I'm sure most of you are finished with your Christmas shopping by now, so I thought I'd feature some cute vintage Christmas cards featuring babies and kids in the most adorable little winter outfits just for fun: The caption on the first one says "There ain't no Santa Claus." Image … [Read more...]
And the Winner is…
December 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Jenna! "I love that movie....his name was Flick." Jenna won this set of Haba Cordoba Building Blocks by answering last week's Freebie Friday question: What was the name of the kid who got his tongue stuck on the flagpole in "A Christmas Story"? Thanks to everyone who participated! Come … [Read more...]
What Was the Name of the Kid Who Got His Tongue Stuck on the Flagpole in “A Christmas Story”?
December 19, 2008 By 27 Comments
It's the last Freebie Friday before Christmas! You could win this set of Haba Cordoba Building Blocks! They are part of PetitBaby.com's selection of fun and colorful building toys and baby blocks. They have a great selecton of Haba toys if you are familiar with this popular brand and appreciate … [Read more...]
And the Winner is…
December 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Valerie Mitchell! "Germany!" Thanks to everyone who participated! Valerie won this Selecta Bako Wooden Pull Toy from PetitBaby.com by answering last week's Freebie Friday question: Where did the Christmas Tree Originate? Come back tomorrow answer another question for a chance to win … [Read more...]
Santa Loves Talking to Children
December 17, 2008 By 4 Comments
What would you say? Post your caption in our comments section. Image Source: Photobucket.com … [Read more...]
