TODAY Show: Memorial Day Fun
Today’s the day! The unofficial start of the summer season. And it looks like there’s going to be some nice weather across our fair country, so let’s get outside and PLAY!
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Outdoor Toys
Laurie’s Outdoor Toy Picks for PIX 11
With the weather warming up, kids are eager to get outside and play. These outdoor toys, which you might have seen Laurie show on PIX 11, will keep kids active and creative all spring and summer. Click on any picture for our review and info on how much it costs & where to buy!
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Ideas for Backyard Fun
Even though it’s mid-April there are still parts of the country that are buried in snow. Have faith because summer will actually arrive and families everywhere will be enjoying their backyards. As it turns out, whether your yard is a small patch of grass or acres of rolling hills, we all seem to enjoy it
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Five Toys for Outdoor Fun for Kids with Special Needs
It’s getting warmer outside, and the threat of snow is lessening. It’s time to start thinking about how to entertain the kids outdoors! My autistic son loves being outside, and there are quite a few toys that can help him with key skills he needs to work on while enjoying the sun. Here I’ve listed
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Time to Play: Outdoor Adventures
Our family has always loved being outside during the warm New Hampshire months and this year we were blessed to live on the property I grew up at which means we have a pond and a lot of wild life visits. We are able to find ways to enjoy the great outdoors with little to
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Swing States
Our latest source of marital friction stems from my wife’s desire for a swing set. Rather, it started out as a swing set, then morphed into a jungle gym. Now the plans include a sand pit, cargo net, monkey bars, catwalk, turrets, and slide. Basically, my wife wants to turn our back yard into a
Inexpensive Outdoor Fun
Here in Michigan, it’s finally warm and sunny enough to spend afternoons outside, which means it’s time for me to drag the outdoor toys out of the garage onto the patio. Over the last thirteen years of being a mom, I’ve learned that when it comes to outdoor toys, the rules are simple – keep the toys simple, washable and inexpensive.
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Spring Weather and Outdoor Toys
After a long New York winter it’s fantastic to finally go outside and enjoy some nice 70 degree sunshine for a change. I love spring. The weather is ideal and the bugs haven’t made their way out yet. It’s the best time to play outside with my boy.
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