I always thought once I became a parent it would be easier to buy gifts for kids. Ironically, the process has only become harder. I now know firsthand how easily plastic toys can overtake the house. In an effort not to inflict this on my parent friends, I agonize over finding the perfect educational gift that's not lame still fun.Enter Amy at Let's Explore with the world's best gift idea for a child: The Book Series Sampler. Simply pick 3-5 of your favorite age appropriate series … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Know About Your Library
There's something almost magical about heading to the library and checking out your own books as a child. Getting a library card is one of the first times our little ones get to experience a sense of ownership. That alone is reason enough to become a regular but there are some other great (and surprising) reasons too - here's a list of 5 resources you might not be taking advantage of: Getting Ready for Baby Kits - When S was due to arrive I went looking for a few books to help C … [Read more...]