Planning Your Perfect LEGOLAND California Trip with Kids Aged 5-7

Planning a trip to LEGOLAND California can be an exhilarating experience, especially for families with kids aged 2 to 12 (at least that’s what they say). It’s no coincidence that our kids are also 5 and 7, and we took them after spring break. Want to know if LEGOLAND California is worth it? Keep reading …

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Urban Air Membership: How to cancel Urban Air and should you buy an Urban Air Membership

TL;DR — Urban Air memberships are solid value at $7.99–$20.99/month if you’ll go consistently, but the fine print bites: you’re locked into 12 monthly payments before you can cancel. The only early-exit clauses are death, disability, or moving 25+ miles away — a pandemic doesn’t count. 📅 Last Updated: March 2026 Before you buy an …

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Cupkin Alternatives: A Sippy Cup Adventure from Recall to Refreshing Options

Ah, the quest for Cupkin Alternatives! It’s a journey that began under the Hawaiian sun and has led us to explore new horizons in the world of kids’ cups. Whether you’re a Cupkin enthusiast or a parent seeking the perfect sippy cup, this post is your guide to discovering alternatives to the beloved Cupkin cup. …

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Beast Trampoline Review: Why it has us (safely) jumping for joy

Beast Trampoline Review: If you’re looking for a high-quality trampoline, then you should definitely check out the Beast Trampoline. We were immediately drawn to this trampoline because of its safety features. The first thing we noticed was the safety net that surrounds the entire trampoline. This net is attached to curved poles that are wrapped …

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SmallBirds Review – The Best Toddler Shoe Ever Made?

TL;DR — At $55, Allbirds Smallbirds are the best toddler shoe we’ve found for kids who hate socks. Merino wool controls odor better than any other shoe we’ve tried, they survive the washing machine, and they hold up long enough to pass down to a younger sibling — our son wore three pairs and never …

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Pipsticks Review – our 3-year-old gives a HUGE ??

TL;DR — Pipsticks Kids Club runs $11.95–$17.95/month and our 3-year-old burned through 2 solid hours on the first pack with stickers left to spare. We’ve blown more than $20 on toys that lasted 20 minutes — this one isn’t that. I’m so excited to share my PIPSTICKS review with you! Well, not me, technically – …

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The Best Kids Sunglasses: Inexpensive Shades for kids age 1 – 5 that look great

TL;DR — Knockaround Kids Sunglasses are our top pick for ages 1–5 at around $9 a pair — flexible frames, UV protection, and colors kids actually get excited about. At three pairs for the price of one Polarized MiniShades replacement ($27.95), the math is easy. If they break or get lost, no big deal. It’s …

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Toddler Night Terrors – Is the all-natural food coloring, Annatto to blame?

TL;DR — Toddler night terrors traced to Annatto food coloring in Goldfish crackers. Eliminate it; better sleep follows. Check ingredient labels. Our sweet little girl has always been an awesome sleeper. Put her down and she went to sleep. But about 6 months ago, she started to wake up screaming in the middle of the …

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