The Boston Children's Museum is a fantastic spot to bring your family if you are traveling to Boston. It just recently reopened after a renovation. We went last month and for our family of five (2 adults, 3 children) it was about $45 for us to get in. There was a parking garage around the corner that offered a $9 rate on the weekend with a validated ticket from the museum so that work...

The Children’s Museum of Virginia, located in Portsmouth, VA is a wonderful place to spend the day with your family! There are some many interactive activities and rooms to play in! The museum is a two story experience that even has its own Planetarium. The bottom floor has “The City”, where there is a city bus, fire truck, and police motorcycle to hop on and “drive&rd...

This year I decided to something a little different for our holiday photos. I decided to pass on the stressful formal holiday photo sessions and opt for a more kid-friendly idea. I thought it wouldbe fun to find some cozy matching holiday pj's and take some casual shots in the comfort of our own homw. I have a 5 year old daughter and a 4 year old son so I thought it would be a challange to find...

This museum has it all.  We took our kids to the museum this year (they were 1 and 3).  I was wondering how much of it they would be able to do and was truly amazed.  They have so much to offer, 4 floors plus the basement.  The museum had science, mystery, world experiences, and even a play area.  I didn't realize how important play really is to a child until I visi...

I have had a decent amount of luck with Tylenol's Cough and Sore Throat reliever. I do believe it is too pricey for the amount you get in the bottle, and I think you could get the same results from a cheaper, generic brand. However, the medicine itself worked well. I used it on my child, it is a daytime medicine, so no drowsiness occurred on her. The active ingredient is acetaminophen ...

On the bottle of this Major Children's Chewable Aspirin, it says that it gives brief relief of pains and aches, headaches and lessens your fever that is linked with teething, sore throats and colds.In the past, my mom has suffered from heart problems. Whenever she had chest pains, my father would immediately take her to the hospital. The doctor recommended the next time she felt any sort of...

Being that my house is always on a budget, I'm always looking for ways to save money, without compromising on nutrition or other needs.  Well, these vitamins are great, comparable to Flinstones, but are significantly cheaper.They come in animal shapes (lion, elephant, etc.) and they come in 3 different flavors (all in the same bottle); orange, grape, and cherry (I think that's the ...

Have you ever wondered if your great grandparents had a beloved pet? Wouldn't you have liked to know more about their childhood? What was their school day like? Who was their favorite sports figure? Did they have a nickname? Who was their first love? I sure wish I could have known them better some how.Chances are, like me, you may have missed out on getting to know who your ancest...

I really like this cold and allergy medicine for my son who is 9. He gets colds or allergy attacks often and suffers from a very mild case of asthma. At the first sign of the sniffles, I try and nip things in the bud before he turns into a full blown cold and then an asthma attack is triggered. I usually reach for this product when that happens. It is the generic Wal-Mart brand, but works just ...

'Five Shiny Stars' is a board book created by Little Scholastics that is perfect for parents to read to the toddler set. It's easy words, cute rhymes, and simple bright illustrations makes it a book that children will love to hear read, over and over again! As you read the book, one by one, little stars in the sky disappear due to cutouts placed throughout the book- your child will ...

I have 6 year old twins who have throughout their short lives needed a pain reliever that was going to work for them, but would taste good also.  My kids hate taking medicine if the flavor is bad.  Whenever my kids have suffered ear infections or after they have gotten there immunizations they have run fevers and the doctors has told me to alternate ibuprofen and acetaminophene as dir...

I have 6 year old boy/girl twins.  They have on many occassions needed a pain reliever to help take away the aches and pains they come across including ear infections, immunization shots, cuts and falls.  I used the more expensive brand of Tylenol until a friend of mine told me about the generic you could get at Wal-Mart that worked just as well.  I bought this brand in the grape...

I have found the zipper pull to close this life jacket designed by Stearns to be the most effective life jacket for children. Although designed for water activities I have found it to be suitable for even poolside use! Suitable for infants, and small toddlers - this is perfect for any water activity. The neckline is wide, and allows the child to sufficiently keep their head above the water.&nbs...

I have three children and this winter has just been awful for us as far as illnesses go. I got tired of paying the high price for the name brand Ibuprofens, so I decided to go with Equate Children's Ibuprofen-Berry Flavor. It works great as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It can be used in children ages 2-11. My oldest son says that it tastes good and it is easy to take. It comes with a ...

My daughter has been taking Zyrtec since for over a year for her allergies.  It used to be such a pain to have to keep getting new prescriptions filled everytime she ran out or we switched insurances.  But, I did it because it worked well for her.  Now, it's available over the counter!!!  I am so glad that I can go to the local pharmacy now and purchase it for less than ...

A few years ago at Christmas my mother-in-law got the kids each a set if Vivitar Children's Binoculars. I was thinking to myself that they were cute, but the kids already had at least 4 other children's binoculars laying around the house that they rarely used. But to my surprise these were actually very nice binoculars!They came in a nice black carrying case. The binoculars themselves a...

Every summer (and even Christmas and Spring Break) our local Children's Museum offers Camps. This years Summer Camps are offerered throughout the summer months. This year they finally have a camp for the 'younger' children, aged 3-4. However they only offer one camp and only for one week out of the summer. The theme is, Dino Camp and age appropriate. The other camps are offered thro...

I love the Children's Place bootcut jeans.  They are a great price at 14.99 a piece.  If you buy 2 then this price is 2 for 22.00, so you can't go wrong.  I always buy my kids at least 4 or 5 pairs of these jeans each season, because it is pretty much all they like to wear.  They have adjustable waistbands which are great if your child is in between sizes, you can ti...

I have 6 year old twins who love to have books read to them.  I have been an avid reader forever, and this books is just hilarious.  My kids request this book be read to them at least once a week.  The cows and other barn animals come across a typewriter and decide to send notes to the farmer with demands that they want from him.  The farmer fights back at first, but soon re...

Love love love these pants! My little girl is 7 months and has been fitting the Children's Place clothing in 6-9monthe sizes for about 2 months already, so for us they run a little small. But the yoga pants by TCP are awesome. They are the softest cotton with a touch of spandex, so they stay up and don't bind. She's getting very mobile so it's necessary for her to have something...