I have a soft spot for Playmobil

I have a special love in my heart for Playmobil sets, because to me they’re a cross between LEGO and a dollhouse. No, I can’t explain that statement if it doesn’t make sense to you. I guess what I mean is that they’re a building toy but also a...

Wipe it all up

Being a mom has its dubious privileges. And being an Amazon Mom means you get extra discounts on thing like diapers and wipes, which is awesome, though I might love them just a little bit more if they extended those discounts to, say, chocolate and shoes. Just...

Sporty stuff for less

While it’s true that you can always find great deals in the REI Outlet, they’re running a Groundhog’s Day thing right now with just crazy low prices. Kids’ clothes, in particular, seem to be on deepest discount—there’s a link to...

Sims in the sky

Every now and then, the Easter Bunny puts Nintendo DS games in the kids’ Easter baskets. I think that my kids are probably plenty old enough to understand the score on the big bunny, but the thing is, I am fairly anti-DS (only let them play on long car trips),...

Hey ho, Friday

It’s Friday, all day, and I am pleased to report that my kid who’s been to school about three days total since before the holidays is back at school and finally healthy again. If I could have you all over to my place for a party, I would. (Probably just as...

Fun for them, more Prime for you

Are you still rocking your Amazon Mom free Prime subscription? I am, and I’ve become totally spoiled. And my subscription is about to end, too. Alas! Remember, each qualifying “baby” purchase of $25+ extends your Prime subscription by another month....

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