3 Reasons Your Kids Will Love NASCAR Acceleration Nation (+Giveaway!)

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Aug 242017
 

Even if you and your kids share the same interests, it can sometimes be a challenge to find ways to connect those interests into activities that everyone enjoys.  That’s why if your family is full of motorsports fans I think you’ll be excited to learn about NASCAR Acceleration Nation.

NASCAR Acceleration Nation website & app are packed with games, videos, driver and track information, learning fun, and so much more

NASCAR Acceleration Nation lets kids and parents enjoy all things NASCAR together.  Between the mobile app and the website there are games, videos, information on cars and drivers, and much more.  This is a sponsored post. Continue reading »

Ways to Get Your Kids Excited for Kindergarten

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May 192016
 

A few weeks ago I went over to the elementary school and pre-registered Bubbles for kindergarten.  And then last week we went back for her kindergarten screening.

Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited for Kindergarten

She has been very excited about the idea of kindergarten, but when it came to actually going in for the screening, she got a case of cold feet.  Fortunately the school is less than a mile away, so we were there and in the door before she had too long to dwell on it. Continue reading »

Download the Curious World App for Kid-Friendly Books, Videos & Games

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Dec 042015
 

This post is a partnership with Curious World and the One2One Network. All thoughts and experiences are my own.

Lately Bubbles has been soaking up books like a sponge and surprising us every day at just how much she wants to learn – and how much she’s actually retaining.  The other day she asked for a piece of paper and her crayons.  Ten minutes later she returns with a letter she wrote for Ashley and had actually written out “Sissy” at the top and her own name at the bottom.

Bubbles loves playing Curious World on my iPhone

I want to keep the momentum going for her while she’s still interested so I’ve been on the lookout for new apps or services that can provide more educational opportunities for her.  Recently we found the Curious World app that has hundreds of educational books, games, and videos for kids age 3-7. Continue reading »

11 Fun and Educational Apps for Kids from ABCMouse

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Sep 152014
 

If you were to look at the apps on my phone, in addition to all the social media apps (and the requisite farming games), you’d also find quite a few preschooler apps.  She thinks they’re fun, and I love that she’s learning while playing them.  I’m pretty sure I didn’t know what a habitat or all the planets when I was 3; score one for technology.

11 Fun and Educational Apps for Kids from ABCMouse.com

ABCMouse.com has quite a few educational apps for kids available.  Here are five that you might like. Continue reading »