Kids

Illustrated Chore Chart

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I can't promise this illustrated chore chart will make your kids do their chores. If the idea of picking up their belongings and depositing them in an appropriate receptacle leads to full-blown resistance, then, well, you're not alone. I honestly don't know where I went off the rails when it comes ...

Brothers Desktop Scanner

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This device would probably be a huge waste of money for families that don't homeschool or families that only have one or 2 kids, but for a big homeschooling family like mine, this device has been AMAZING. It allows me to quickly, easily, and conveniently save digital versions of my oldest child's ...

Review: Magna-Tiles

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This widely recommended magnetic building toy is very cool, but I still think it is overpriced. To be fair, the tiles will last a long time and they are great for a wide range of ages, making them an excellent family toy. I'm grateful that we received the 100 piece set as a gift, but I don't think I ...

Wooden Peg Dolls

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I'm so glad I bought these plain wooden dolls for my kids. They are so simple and yet my kids are having so much fun making their own characters. Given how inexpensive they are and how much my kids like making them, quite a few family members are going to get personalized dolls in their Christmas ...

Binding Machine

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Product: Fellowes Binding Machine (Star+ 150) Company: Fellowes Price Range: ~$60 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: On my own, I probably never would have thought to buy a binding machine. One day I was complaining about how expensive blank drawing books were for my kindergartner and ...

Review: Scotch Thermal Laminator

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Product: Scotch Thermal Laminator (TL901C-T) Company: Scotch Price Range: ~$25 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: It's disgusting really, but I don't know what I would do without my laminator. Back in the day, when my first child was a toddler, I used to love "laminating" things ...

Best Gifts: Kinetic Sand

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It may not seem like much for what you pay for, but at least in our family, this little package of fun has provided long-lasting entertainment for my 2, 4, and 6 year olds, even after 2 months of near daily use. Product: Kinetic Sand Company: Spin Master Website: www.spinmaster.com Recommended ...

Zoologic

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Oh my goodness. I love this game. Prior to purchasing Zoologic, Rush Hour Jr. was my favorite single-player puzzle game for my 5 year old. However, now they are at least tied. If anything, I like this game slightly more. I think Zoologic will last several years and requires more critical thinking ...

DIY Halloween Costume Inspiration

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We take Halloween seriously. We don't go all out when it comes to the scary aspects of Halloween. No haunted houses or blood and gore. However, when I was a kid, my extremely talented mother would always make her 4 kids' costumes by hand. They were always so much better than anything that could be ...

Three Little Piggies

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My 3 year old really enjoyed this fun, spatial reasoning puzzle game based on a popular fairy tale, but it was not very challenging for my 5 and a half year old. Product: Three Little Piggies Company: SmartGames Website: www.smartgames.eu Recommended Age Range: 3-4 years Price Range: ~$25 Amazon ...