outdoor play

Vis-IT: Monkey Trunks in Chocorua, NH

By on October 15, 2011

Is laying on the beach not your style?  Looking for an adventurous destination where your family can have some fun but challenge themselves?  Look no further than Monkey Trunks, a high rope and zipline adventure park for the entire family!  Located in three different location s in New England, Monkey Trunks opened  in June 2008 [...]

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IT’s Summer: Prime Time Toys Review

By on June 14, 2011

I love summer.  I love the heat, laying out by the pool, going on boat rides, wearing shorts, sundresses, flip flops, and drinking cold, slushy drinks.  However, now that I’m an East Coaster, our summer has sadly turned into an indoor season.  I don’t think I will ever get used to the humidity out here.  We (and by “we”, [...]

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IT’s Summer!: Green Toys Sand Play Set Review & Giveaway

By on June 5, 2011

Sandboxes and summer simply go together.  The Green Toys Sand Play Set is the sturdiest set I’ve seen around.  It’s pretty typical that I’ll go through at least 2 or more buckets and multiple shovels that don’t hold up to the level of play my kids put them through.  And jagged plastic pieces…can you say [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Little Tikes Cozy Truck

By on April 7, 2011

My daughter works hard. It’s the busy life of a preschooler to transport bubbles from point A to point B, so it’s only fitting she has the proper equipment to make that job easier. The Cozy Truck is the perfect solution. And besides, it’s just plain fun to go around the patio “Flintstone-style” in your [...]

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Kids on the Go: Tsukihoshi Kids’ Shoes Review & Giveaway

By on January 8, 2011

As a Physical Therapist, I understand the importance of proper footwear through all stages of life. Tsukihoshi is a line of childrens’ shoes that emphasizes “A child’s foot is not just a miniature version of an adult’s foot” So true. Their line of kids shoes are developed specifically for the health and comfort of children’s [...]

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End-of-Summer: Big Bubble Wands Review & Giveaway

By on September 7, 2010

Bubbles are the ultimate summer activity. Inexpensive, outdoor fun to be celebrated with all ages! But I was getting so frustrated with the lame bubble solutions and mini wands I buy at the drugstore – the bubbles were tiny, our cheeks grew sore with blowing and we spent half our time fishing lost wands out [...]

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