Exclusive Interview: Austin, Texas Family Featured on Yahoo’s ‘Remake America’

The Fonseca Family

Message from ToyXplosion: We’re stepping away from the subject of toys today and talking about American families feeling the impact of some tough times. Since this blog focuses on families, we felt this was something our readers would be interested in. Some of you know that me and my family reside in Austin, Texas. WeRead More

Disney’s New Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World

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You can now make your reservations for Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort in Walt Disney World. This is the perfect vacation spot for those who love the art and animation from Disney/Pixar films. You’ll feel like you’re one of the characters right in the middle of the film. My kids would freak out forRead More

Squinkies Featured in McDonald’s Happy Meals Beginning March 30th

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The adorable and popular mini collectibles called Squinkies, will be the featured toy in McDonald’s Happy Meals beginning March 30th. For those of you not familiar with Squinkies, they are 1 inch squishy collectible toys that come in their own little bubble container. We’ve covered them several times here and in fact, our 8 year oldRead More

Brother P Touch Label Challenge Post #3 – Label Durability

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Back in January, I shared with you how I organized my kitchen using the Brother P Touch Label Maker and labels. (Psst. Amazon has this label maker 50% off right now and they are selling out fast!!) I also shared with you how I used to own a Professional Organizing business and how I haveRead More

Brother P Touch Label Challenge Post #2 – An Organized Kitchen

Spice Drawer - After

We’re stepping away from the subject of toys for a moment and are tackling organization. One of my favorite subjects in the world. Back in September, I told you about a challenge I was taking part in for the Brother P Touch Label maker. I mentioned that over the course of a few months IRead More

Listerine Oral Challenge Update #2

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Remember the Listerine Oral Challenge I told you about? You can read my initial post here. It’s been a few weeks since we took the challenge and although we’ve all slipped up a little (I blame it on the Holidays – which is what I am blaming everything on these days), we can all definitelyRead More

Ways to Prevent Toddler Meltdowns on Christmas Morning

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Regardless of your nostalgic, Christmas-morning-frenzy memories, you’ll quickly learn that a no-holds-barred approach doesn’t go over well with your toddler — especially on the most anticipated morning of the year. Don’t wing it Christmas morning. Get a game plan together now so that your entire family can enjoy the holidays without going into meltdown mode.Read More

Taking the Listerine Oral Care Challenge

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Is good oral care a challenge in your home with the kids? It definitely can be in ours. It’s mainly with our 7 year old who we get the grunts and groans from the most. And then there’s the whole “But why do I have to brush my teeth twice a day?” question. Not onlyRead More

Is Your Child “Fit 4 Algebra”? Sylvan Learning Can Help

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If you have a child in Algebra or about to take the subject, you know how daunting the subject can be. We currently have two kids in Algebra and it is definitely their toughest subject as of now. Did you know that proficiency in Algebra can make a difference when it comes to getting acceptedRead More

Take the Emergen-C Kidz Pledge! Plus a Giveaway

Emergen-C Kidz

I’ll be honest and tell you that I haven’t been the best at taking vitamins myself or giving them to my kids. The reason I don’t take them myself is because I deal with the annoying issue of nausea every time I take them. I have yet to find vitamins that work for me (besidesRead More

Game On: Eight Gadgets to Optimize Your NFL Season {Toys for the Big Kids}

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As Todd and I are getting ready to head out to the Texas Longhorns game (Hook ‘em Horns!!) today, and I am in the football spirit, I thought I would post this fun guest article sent to me. It’s called Game On: Eight Gadgets to Optimize Your NFL Season. Yes, I know the Longhorns aren’tRead More

Products to Keep the Kids Healthy {Back to School}

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Our kids have been back in school for about 2 weeks now which means the lovely viruses will be making their way into our home. One of my friends’ schools actually sent home a note from the nurse saying that usually within the first 2 weeks of school, kids will start getting sick as theyRead More

“Game Time: Tackling the Past” Premieres September 3rd!

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I have another great Family Movie Night to tell you about hosted by P&G. “Game Time: Tackling the Past” premieres this Saturday, September 3rd on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT. I had the chance to watch a screening of the film and if you love football and those feel-good movies, this is the movie forRead More

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