The Elf on the Shelf is one of the most exciting crazes sweeping the nation during the holiday season. It is an incredibly effective behavioral tool for your kids leading up to Christmas, and it can be a cute and delightful addition to your holiday decorations. What exactly is an Elf on the Shelf? This toy is a cute little Santa’s helper who sits on the shelf in your home, watching out for good behavior. In turn, your children, in an effort to impress the little elf, stay on their best...

If you are like most people, you would love to make sure your child has access to all of the fun things in life, and you would love to save some money. A child’s job is to play and every kid needs toys, but what if you can save money by making some toys and activities yourself? Sounds like a great deal! We would love to share some of our favorite DIY toys so that you can save some money and have a happy kid. Kinetic Sand and Moon Sand Kinetic sand is a lot of fun, it is sand that you can play...

Regardless of their age, children across the nation are often intrigued and excited about the idea of playing with slime. They may see the gooey stuff come gushing into a set on a TV show, or hear stories of their friends playing with the homemade goop, and instantaneously wish to participate in the fun. Of course, before you let your kids play with slime, it’s important to ask a few questions. Most importantly, perhaps, what is slime? Is it safe? And can I make it at home? Don’t worry if you...