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Yearning for Learning

Full STEAM Ahead: 10 Educational Toys That Will Foster a Love for Learning

Allie Walld 4 days ago

One of the coolest things about being a parent is watching your kids discover the world around them and witnessing the moments when things click into place and they figure out how things actually work. Children learn through play, and while they're having fun, they conduct experiments, file away important details, and connect the dots as they learn how to do things on their own....

Ready Set Save

Fall Savings Are Here: The Best Prime Deals for Parents in Canada

Allie Walld 1 month ago

Being a parent is expensive. Being a parent of twins or higher-order multiples is exponentially more expensive. While, most of the time, you have to grin and bear it while you break the bank on the next double-purchase that just can't wait, this isn't one of those times. Amazon Prime Day deals are back, and you just may fall over when you see some of these savings. Amazon Prime...

Ready Set Go

Away We Go: 5 Tips to Make Trips Easier When You’ve Got Toddlers in Tow

Allie Walld 3 months ago

Traveling with your twin toddlers may not sound like the best idea you've ever had. Whether you're planning to travel by air or to hit the road on your first big family trip together, the packing lists and logistics alone could be enough to make you want to change your mind. Instead of getting overwhelmed at all the things there are to do before you leave, get excited about all the...

Drive Like a Grannie

Twin-Approved: Grannies Car Boosts Motor Skills & Cuts Out Screen Time

Allie Walld 3 months ago

If you're a Bluey fan and are wondering if the Grannies Car Coupe is for real life, I can assure you, yes, it's for real life! This cozy coupe from Little Tikes is a Bluey-themed ride-on toy that's rated for kids from 18 months up to five years old (with a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds). It works with such a big age range because it's designed to grow alongside your kids. It's got...

Red Hot Savings

The Best Baby & Toddler Prime Day Deals for Parents of Twins in Canada

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Being a parent of twins is an incredible thing to experience. It's also incredibly expensive. Sometimes, there's no way around the cost of needing double of almost everything you need when you have two kids who are growing up together and going through all of the developmental milestones at virtually the exact same time. Fortunately, there are times when you can save some money on...

Mud & Muck

The Dirt on Dirt: 3 Toddler Tidbits That Turn Mud into Good, Clean Fun

Allie Walld 4 months ago

When you're a toddler who's trying to learn everything there is to know about this great, big world we live in, digging right in and getting your hands dirty is one of the best ways to learn. While there is an actual calendar day devoted to celebrating the majesty of mud, in the eyes of a toddler, EVERY day can (and should) be spent splashin' through the mud and the muck. Dirt's fun,...

Sun Surf Sand

The Top 10 Toys to Help You Slide into Summer Mode with Your Twins

Allie Walld 4 months ago

There's nothing that hits quite like the first day of summer. You can almost feel the shift of energy in the air as we slide into the summer solstice. As if life with twins isn't already busy enough, when summer hits, we want to pack in as many sun-soaked memories as we can. It's nice to get out and hit up different hot spots with the family, but it's also nice to be able to kick back...

ABC 123

Share a Story, Save the World: Why We Love the Sesame Street Friends Series

Allie Walld 5 months ago

Stories are important. They bring people together. They impart knowledge. They provide entertainment. We tell tales about our day. We share narratives about our family. We chronicle moments in history by writing them down. Stories allow us to connect with others in many different ways. Not only do they invite us to create and collaborate, they nurture the delight of reading across...

Egg Hunt Fun

A-Hunting We Will Go: 3 Ways to Make Easter Memorable with Your Twins

Allie Walld 7 months ago

Leading up to Easter, there are always three big questions on my mind. One: Will the Easter Bunny bring me anything? Spoiler alert, the Bunny never disappoints. Two: Will the hunt be inside or outside? That one's a little less definite and can be a bit of a toss-up, depending on how early Easter falls. Growing up, my favorite Easter egg hunts were always the ones we did outdoors....

Indoor Fun

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months

Allie Walld 10 months ago

Did you know that today is the Winter Solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness in the year. After today, you may notice the days gradually get longer as we head toward Spring. Yay, for more sunlight and the countdown to warmer weather. Even so, it will still be quite cold for the foreseeable future, at least...