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Book Praise: Real MVP Kids Celebrates Diversity in a new Children’s Book Series

March 15, 2017 By Melanie

One of the great things about being in adoption groups is getting to know a variety of families. A few weeks ago another mom shared a new children’s book series that hopes to expose children to a variety cultures, abilities and experiences. After checking out their Kickstarter campaign, I reached out to one of the… [Read More]

Four Children’s Books on Chinese Celebrations

December 1, 2016 By Melanie

One of the most important choices we make as transracial/multicultural family is assuring that our both our biological and adopted children have an understanding and appreciation of all of the cultures that make up our family. One way to do this is by learning about and celebrating the traditions of the cultures. While we were in… [Read More]

Praise: Milton the Mealtime Companion Helps Kids Eat Healthy

August 22, 2016 By Melanie

There isn’t a parent in the world that hasn’t struggled with trying to get their children to try (and eat) a variety of foods. Vegetables, starches, fruits, meats, dairy. You name it, every tyke I know has gone through at least one food aversion period. With my last two kids (Lulu and Ezra), I spent… [Read More]

Three Great Toddler Learning & Play Apps

February 7, 2016 By Melanie

I am sure you have seen the online articles admonishing parents for letting their young children use tablets or other electronic devices. The dirty stares when you are sharing an appetizer with your husband and your child is deeply entranced in their Ipad movie. Let’s just be real, sometimes, having a few minutes for uninterrupted adult… [Read More]

Giveaway: The LEGO Creativity Tour Columbus

October 21, 2015 By Melanie

In the past 10 years, I can’t think  of a day that I haven’t cleaned up some type of LEGO product from the floor of our playroom. From LEGO Duplo during the little years, to 3,000 piece Star Wars battleships in the Tween years, all three of my children have always enjoyed a fresh box… [Read More]

Columbus: Charley’s Lemonade Stand @ Polaris Fashion Place

July 7, 2015 By Melanie

Spreading some LOCAL LOVE today! Do you have a little entrepreneur in your house? Well, I have an AMAZING opportunity for your future business owner. Charley’s Philly Steaks will be hosting a how to create your own Lemonade Stand event at the Polaris Fashion Place THIS Thursday from 10:30am to noon. About the event: Join us… [Read More]

Book Praise & Giveaway: Noah’s Noisy Zoo

June 23, 2015 By Melanie

Dis­clo­sure: I am a Tommy Nelson Mom. I  receive discounted and com­pli­men­tary items from my connection with this group. All opin­ions and expe­ri­ences are entirely my own. Contains affiliate links. One of the most significant concerns in the world of raising a Deaf child is literacy acquisition. Early and consistent exposure to books and other… [Read More]

Praise & Giveaway: The Ultimate VTech Toddler Toys

November 3, 2014 By Melanie

Disclosure: I receive the below mentioned products in exchange for this review. All opinions are mine and are not influenced by the sponsoring company.  Santa came early this year and he spoiled baby Ez with an amazing selection of VTech toys, perfect for ages 6 months to 36 months. When we first found out that Ez… [Read More]

#CDLocal2Me Giveaway Hop

October 16, 2014 By Melanie

Welcome to the #CDLocal2Me Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by Mama Loup’s Den and Our Piece of Earth. Not to long ago, some of my favorite Canadian bloggers hosted a Canadian Only Cloth Diaper event and that made us US diaper bloggers kind of jealous. As we started chatting in our FB group, a couple of the… [Read More]

If You Could Only Choose Five Children’s Books

October 12, 2014 By Melanie

Over the past few months, I have made the gradual transition to a purely using an electronic reader. I have been very stubborn with this change because I love paper. I love the feel of a book and the odd smell of the paper. However, I have also come to realize that the ever increasing… [Read More]

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