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Phyter is a weird name, huh? That might not be fair to say weird. It’s just not a name I’ve heard before. It’s short for phytonutrient. I realize it’s summer and we are all out of school, but it’s okay to learn a little something. Here is the definition: phy·to·nu·tri·ent [ˌfīdōˈno͞otrēənt] NOUN phytonutrients (plural noun)…
Have you seen all our Disney inspired posts recently? I’ll summarize, but you must see the Ridemax post if you will be taking a trip to Disneyland or Disneyworld. They are very kindly giving away 3 one-year subscriptions for their planning software (ends July 24). Carinn also shared a great roundup HERE with Disney inspired…
I love having all the kids home for the summer, but it’s a challenge at times to keep them playing independently. I’m not talking independently playing video games either. Although they would do that just fine for 12 hours a day – every day. We’ve been purposefully putting away the electronics and making sure we…
Disney is most certainly a family adventure of a lifetime. It takes patience, hard work, and a lot of creativity for us to take our little family on a Disney trip. It’s totally worth our efforts and we are grateful we’ve been able to make magical Disney memories. We just got back from a trip…
Blind bag toys never disappoint in our house. The kids LOVE the element of surprise and of course finding out if they’ve collected something rare. Cutie Fruities minis brought many smiles to my Annabelle who is 8. The Cutie Fruities Minis Cup is perfect for collectors. They are filled with three mystery fruit shaped plush…
We just got back from a week down in southern California and it was HOT!!!! We took two kids in casts to Disneyland, walked 10+ miles a day, and got all kinds of sweaty on our adventure. I had no idea how timely this review would be when I threw the Arm & Hammer…
I wish I could say this was our first broken bone for our crew, but if we are keeping track it’s #3…and #4. Jack fell off his Penny Board and broke two bones in his arm. It’s so hard to see your child in pain. You would trade places with them if you could. We…
Did you have a good Memorial Day weekend? I’m catching up after a few days of fun plus we are in the final stretch of school. It’s particularly busy since my husband and I are both on staff. I’m excited that we are close to summer, but trying to finish strong and keep it…
Radio controlled cars seem to be a timeless toy that kids have been enjoying for as long as I can remember. Of course over the years the technology has improved and the cars are faster and the batteries last longer. Nikko’s Turbo Panther 60th Anniversary Edition R/C car by Toy State has been a blast…
We are taking our family to Disneyland this summer and we are paying for majority of our vacation with the money we’ve earned from OhmConnect. It wasn’t money we made overnight, but over the last 2 years we’ve been faithfully participating in each #ohmhour we are offered. It’s slowly been adding up to over $1,000!…
Who knew constructing a bug robot and watching it jump to life would be so fun? Well, apparently Colorific did. This is not an overwhelming project by any means. It’s fun for kids, collectors, and anyone interested in beginner robotics. It’s recommended adults help ages 4-7, but 8 and up should be able to handle…
Our home was built in 1985 and we’ve owned it since 2008. It was a foreclosure that has needed some cosmetic repairs, but each year we try to do one big improvement. My most hated space was my kitchen and now it is my happy place. We had old tile counters with grout that I…