Category Archives: Age 1-3

Little Tikes Picnic n’ Playhouse

Age 1-3, Outdoor Toys, , , , ,
"This is awesome!" – Madelyn, 2 years old
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Those were Madelyn's first words when she saw the Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse all put together.  While Tim was building the playhouse she couldn't stay off of it and had her share of yelling at, but now that it's built she doesn't want to come out of it.  I don't blame her.  She eats her breakfast and lunch in her playhouse when it's nice outside while I enjoy a nice peaceful meal on the back porch.  So besides being a great toy for Madelyn, the Picnic n' Playhouse from Little Tikes gives me a few minutes to myself each day that I literally didn't have before.  Who would have thought a toddler playhouse could do that for a mom?

The Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse is relatively easy to put together.  The only tools we needed were a mallet, a power screw driver and the playhouse was built within about 2 hours including breaks.


What Madelyn loves about the Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse:Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse

  • She can eat inside or outside the house with the fold-down table and pop in/out chairs
  • The working light
  • She likes to play princess or captain on the platform at the top of the slide and climbing wall
  • She gets to call all of her friends from inside her playhouse with her very own cordless phone
  • The slide is her relaxing spot when she's tuckered out from a long day on the phone

What I love about the Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse

  • It's spacious enough for both Madelyn (2) and Sebastian (9) to fit inside and enjoy
  • It's easy to move from place to place in the yard.  I like to keep her out of the sun.
  • I can enjoy a snack outside the house while she's inside but were both sitting on a slide out chair.

I wish..

  • The slide was a little longer
  • That there could be a floor
  • A doorbell would be cute!
  • I had one when I was a kid.

You can buy a Little Tikes Picnic n' Playhouse right from the Little Tikes website or from Amazon.com.  I think it's shipping free from Amazon.com here.  Double check.

Leslie Patricelli – super cute books

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Books, , ,

Leslie has such a fun personal story. She may not think so, she probably thinks she has a normal life.. don't we all?  The first line of her Bio on her web site is "I  live in the mountain town of Ketchum, Idaho".  There's something about me saying I live in Marietta, GA that doesn't sound quite as exciting as 'the mountain town of Ketchum, Idaho'.   She goes on to tell readers that her favorite food is Spaghetti and that she's had several jobs including being a ski instructor, a nanny, and an animator.  You can tell from her Bio that she is fun, silly, and loves to write for kids.

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Leslie's books are fun and simple making them a top pick for Madelyn.  She wants to read Leslie's books over and over again. What I love about her books is that they leave room for imagination.  Like when Madelyn and I read "Higher! Higher!", there aren't many words on each page which makes it fun for Madelyn and I to make up our own mini-stories for each page.  For example, in Higher! Higher!, the little girl swings in the clouds.  Madelyn and I talk about who is on the airplane in the illustration, what they're doing and other silly stuff.  We have a lot of fun with Leslie's books.

You can see Leslie Patricelli's collection of books on her website and there are fun games to play and coloring sheets on her site too.  Enjoy!

 

Antimicrobial Protected baby clothes, baby sheets, bibs, and more from Bonn Bonn Baby

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Baby & Kids Clothing, , , , ,

BonnBonn Baby antimicrobial baby products
Oh, how I wish I had BonnBonn Baby onesies and bibs a couple of years ago.  My poor daughter had drool on the neck of her shirt or bib all of the time and really.. what baby doesn't?  You can't change their clothes every hour.  

BonnBonn Baby introduced a moisture control wicking fabric that pulls moisture away from
baby's delicate skin where it quickly dries. The lightweight antimicrobial material kills mold, mildew, and more.

BonnBonn Baby onsies, bibs, changing pads, and
sheets are great for keeping your child dry and happy.

BonnBonn Baby products are great gifts for expecting and new moms and even those with toddlers. 

  • The bibs are great for teething babies
  • The sheets are perfect for messy potty training nights so your toddler isn't sleeping on yucky wet sheets
  • The changing pad's antimicrobial fabric inhibits the growth of odor causing bacteria and fungus on the changing pad.
  • All products are machine washable and get softer with each wash.  I've washed Madelyn's BonnBonn Baby tee and sure enough, it's super soft!

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Minky Princess Blanket and Car Seat Cover from Dressy Dribbles

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Bedding - baby & kids, Bedtime, , , , , , , , ,

Madelyn is a blankie lover.  She always has a blanket with her.  There are a few exceptions I suppose, but she's attached.   When I took Madelyn's minky Princess Blanket out of the package, the first thing she did was rub it on her face.  That's become a regular thing now.. when we're reading she holds the minky blanket on her face.  It's
adorable.  At night when
she's going to sleep she rubs the satin edges between her fingers.  Dressy Dribbles blankets and car seat covers are machine washable and available in several designs and colors.

Dressy Dribbles showed me that I don't have to settle for the standard gray cover that came with Madelyn's Britax toddler car seat.  Ugh.. how boring.  Now, Madelyn has the most beautiful car seat cover from Dressy Dribbles. 

Dressy Dribbles car seat cover features:Dressy-dribbles-madelyn

  • Machine washable
  • Made from the softest minky, denim, cotton and satin fabrics
  • Snap on and off, no strap threading required!
  • Fit most standard convertible car seats up to 65 pounds.
  • Infant and Toddler covers available
  • 7 designs
  • Camo, minky, and denim fabrics
  • Have matching blankets (sold separately or as a gift set)
  • What more can you ask for?

Click the image to the right to enlarge it and see the blanket up close.

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Solaroo UV Blocking Sun Clothing from SunFriendlyProducts.com

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Clothes - mom & dad, Safety, ,

Solaroo-blueI received two Solaroo UV blocking suits last summer and failed to write the review and now I can't find the photographs of the kids wearing the suits to post in this review.  Anyway.. I am giving you the heads up now that Solaroo's UV blocking sun clothing is a must have this coming spring and summer. 

Both of my kids loved their suits last summer.  Sebastian felt cool in his surfer style blue shirt and Madelyn looked adorable in her pretty pink one piece suit.Solaroo-pink

My kids were outside a lot last spring and summer and Sebastian wore his Solaroo shirt when playing with his friends outside and helping me in the garden.  I am paranoid about sunburn and UV damage and love knowing that the kids Solaroo UV blocking sun clothes protect them from UV rays and I never forget to cover the rest of their bodies with super spf sunscreen.  It's not worth it to skip the sunscreen or UV blocking clothes if you have them!  I just wish I had a Solaroo shirt and Extreme Performance Hat
for when I'm out in the yard or playing with the kids.

Solaroo UV blocking sun clothing is lightweight, dries quickly, and keep 98% of the UV rays out.  Available in kids sizes 0 months to 8 years, womens sizes up to 18 and mens sizes up to XX-Large with varying prices.

Go to SunFriendlyProducts.com to see their huge selection of UV Blocking Sun Clothing and accessories for babies, kids, and adults.