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MEGA Bloks Steer-me Steve Giveaway

by NancyT May 17, 2012 65 comments

When my kids were small, they loved MEGA Bloks. We had more sets of them than I could count, and they’d spend hours building castles, walls as high as they could go, or anything else [...]

Toydozer Review & Giveaway

by Lesley April 22, 2012 68 comments

Wouldn’t it be nice if picking up toys didn’t have to result in a screaming match? It’s a chore that no child likes. And it usually causes a disruption at some point during the day. [...]

When the world wakes up from winter, I start craving cool, fresh things like salads and smoothies. I also cringe because frequent leg-shaving weather is fast approaching, but the sight of a smoothie like this [...]

Kids Embrace Booster Car Seat | Review and Giveaway

by Guest Contributor March 9, 2012 163 comments

Child safety has always been an utmost concern for my husband and I especially when it comes to being safe while on the road with our precious cargo. That is why Kids Embrace caught my [...]

Tics and Stereotypy in Children — Lessons from a Six Year Old

by Susan December 9, 2011 11 comments

The other day, I overheard a surprising and profound conversation between my six year old Julia and her 4 year old cousin Olivia that makes me wish we’d all see the world with the wisdom [...]

Colortime Crafts For Your Crafty Kids

by Lesley November 20, 2011 86 comments

My kids really enjoy craft projects. Usually the messier the better. If it involves glue, scissors, or glitter than we are set! This is one of their favorite activities to do with each other. So [...]

Wooky Baby Review & Giveaway

by Lesley October 11, 2011 3 comments

When I became pregnant for the first time I was over the moon. I was so excited and loved the thought of buying baby clothes. And let me tell you – I bought a lot [...]

Tackle It Tuesday – Hosting Our First Sleepover

by Susan September 13, 2011 5 comments

Julia has been asking me for YEARS when she can have a sleepover. Note: She asks when she can HAVE a sleepover, NOT go on a sleepover. She’s not quite ready for the idea of [...]

Tux Paint Kids Summer Drawing Contest

by Susan July 6, 2011 7 comments

I’m so excited to tell you about this fun summer kids drawing contest, not only because of the great contest prizes, but because I can introduce you to my daughters’ FAVORITE computer game. Have You [...]

What Bugs You About Kids’ Movies?

by Jennifer Donovan June 23, 2011 24 comments

Jennifer here with a question for all of you parents and grandparents out there. We’ve been privileged to feature some fun in-depth coverage of a couple of must-see summer movies here at 5 Minutes for [...]

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