Jan 152013
 

Family Dollar Kidgets Wipes & Diapers

Kidgets Diapers and Wipes at Family Dollar

Like most baby showers, our showers when Bubbles was born presented us with a number of diapers.  Most of them were for a specific national brand and they worked well, so we stuck with them.  Along the way we did try a few other store brands but just didn’t get the performance from them that the other diaper brand provided.  We also purchased the brand’s matching wipes as they had a gentle variety that I thought would benefit a tiny baby’s bottom.

Buying diapers and wipes month after month, however, can really add up and you start looking for ways to reduce those costs: coupons, buying in bulk, subscribe and save.  One thing I didn’t look for, though, was another store brand to try.  Recently, though, I discovered that our town has a Family Dollar which I hadn’t shopped in since I lived in Maine years ago.  They have their own line of diapers – the Kidgets brand – and also just recently added wipes.  At $6.50 for 31 diapers (size 4) and $2 for a 72-count package of wipes I thought it might be worth it to give them a try – especially considering we had recently been experience some leaking issues with Bubbles’ regular brand. Continue reading »

Dec 312012
 

2012 Disney Movies, Activity Sheets and Coloring Pages

There were a number of great movies that came out this from the Disney umbrella.  In case you missed any of them I wanted to share a little roundup before we talk about the exciting lineup in 2013!  I’m also including links to all the great activity sheets and coloring pages from the related movies.  Lots to do for the kiddos during the school break!  Tomorrow I’ll be sharing the 2013 lineup with you – you’re not going to want to miss any of the amazing films!

Here are some of my favorites from this past year:

Disney Nature's Chimpanzee The Movie

Chimpanzee Activity Sheets (scroll to the bottom) Continue reading »

Dec 312012
 

New Year’s Eve for Kids

New Year's Eve Ideas for Kids or Noon Year's Eve for Kids

Kids love opportunities to celebrate – and they love excuses to stay up late even more!  New Year’s Eve addresses both of those joys.  But staying up until midnight or later can be rough on (or impossible for) some kids and sometimes the thought of dealing with tomorrow’s crankiness from lack of sleep can be a little daunting for parents.  It may make more sense for your family to have a Noon Year’s Eve party instead of the traditional New Year’s Eve party.  Whichever route you decide to take, here are some fun party ideas for kids! Continue reading »

Dec 232012
 

Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Ideas for Toddler Stocking Stuffers in Christmas Stockings

Getting ready to fill the little ones’ stockings and out of ideas?  I have some last-minute inspiration for you!  Here are 21 suggestions for toddler stocking stuffers.

  1. Character Toothpaste
  2. Character Toothbrush
  3. Squeezable Fruit & Vegetable Pouches
  4. Crayons
  5. Coloring Books
  6. Socks
  7. Hair accessories
  8. Music CDs
  9. Cartoon DVDs
  10. Small toys
  11. Books
  12. Bubble Bath
  13. Fruit Snacks
  14. Stickers
  15. Small Stuffed Animals
  16. Bath Toys
  17. Feeding Sets
  18. Washable Markers
  19. Bath Foam
  20. Play-Doh
  21. Finger Paints

What suggestions do you have for toddler stocking stuffers?

Dec 012012
 

Our List Of Christmas Books For Toddlers

Bubbles has been a lot of fun this year with all things Christmas, and it’s not even December yet!  I can’t wait to see what she thinks of snow, a live Santa Claus,  gifts under the tree, and many other things.  One thing she is already loving, though, is sitting with Mama or Daddy and reading Christmas stories.  I thought I’d share some of our favorite Christmas books for toddlers.  Some are new, some are classic, but all are fun! Continue reading »