One of our most popular lines are the Sticky Mosaics art kits. We’re so excited to be able to offer 3 new designs in time for the holidays (we’re expecting them to arrive in early December). Sticky Mosaics Fairies is similar to the Princess and Jewels designs, featuring jewel tiles and 4 beautiful designs. The other two new items are quite different - for the first time, Sticky Mosaics have gone 3-D! Children can build their own Sticky Mosaics Castle, complete with colorable action figures, or a unique Sticky Mosaics Jewelry Box with both foil and gem pieces.

We are now taking preorders on all three items.

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As my younger child grows, I am introducing more and more activities that focus on his fine-motor development without being tedious or frustrating for him.  One of his favorite activities is to play with lace-up toys.  It is a perfect activity for increasing eye-hand coordination as well as being a lot of fun! Read more…

Back when my older son was really little, my husband and I realized just how precious our Saturdays were.  The weekdays were filled with work and meetings, appointments and chores.  Sundays were spent at church and with family.  Saturday was essentially our only day together, just us.  So, we instituted Special Saturdays.  It is our one day each week to plan (or in some cases) not plan anything…well…special. Read more…

When I first started planning my older son’s decor, the themes available were quite limited.  I wanted something for his room that could carry him through his infant years and into elementary age (and possibly further).  Yet, it was difficult to find themes for him that weren’t too babyish and not too mature. Read more…

At one time, I aspired to be Martha Stewart.  I labeled my linen closet, I made my own napkin rings.  I pruned plants in my backyard and created swags and centerpieces with the clippings.  I made my own marshmallows.  Oh yes, Martha was my daily inspiration.  And then came the kids. Read more…

Here are the latest recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Visit their website for more detailed information. Read more…

A couple of months ago, my older son turned 8.  We have been dogless for about 18 months, and he was really missing the whole pet realm.  While we weren’t really ready to dive back into canine-world (give me some time - I just finished landscaping the back yard), we did decide that he was old enough to have his own pet.  And thus began our journey into hermit crab-world. Read more…