I surprised my little science lover with an Octonauts DVD and Playset, which I received for review, and you can also enter to win your own copy of “Here Come the Octonauts” on DVD. Learn more… My 7 year old son is such a smart kid! He is very inquisitive and curious and loves exploring […]
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Lake Tahoe Family Vacation in the 2014 Toyota Sienna
Before finishing off 2013, I was able to enjoy a very relaxing Lake Tahoe family vacation with help from the 2014 Toyota Sienna that I was asked to drive around for a few months. Read on to hear my take on road trips. I have a love-hate relationship with road trips. I love to travel […]
Building Memories at Build-A-Bear Workshop
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to take my kids to Build A Bear Workshop. I knew Little Miss B would be over the moon to go, but I was concerned my boys might think they were too old to join in the fun. Wrong! My ten year old was a bit stand-offish, […]
Nintendo 2DS Review: An Affordable Gaming Console
Since 2010, Nintendo has been selling a new line of portable devices called the 3DS with special 3D properties that can be turned on and off; access to the Nintendo eShop, where users can buy games online; and wireless connectivity for multiplayer and co-op play. Just last year, Nintendo released a new version of the 3DS called the […]
Hidden Pockets and Security with Scottevest Clothing
Scottevest is a clothing company that makes it their goal to engineer clothes capable of holding all of today’s gadgets. They create jackets, vests, pants, shirts, etc… that have smartly placed pockets; these pockets make carrying phones, ipods, travel documents, and even ipads a breeze. Their clothing line is durable and comfortable. Perfect for […]
Trendy Collectibles and Gift Ideas from Moose Toys
Christmas is in just two days!!! Can you believe it? I want to share some last minute gift ideas with you of some crafts and toys that are keeping my kids busy over the break. Its that time of year… The weather is colder, the kids are out of school, and moms tend to hear […]
A Taste of Hawaii at Arby’s
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s. All opinions are 100% mine. There’s nothing better than a trip to the movies with grandma! We recently went to see Walking with Dinosaurs, so after the movie we were talking with the kids about whether we’d like to be herbivores, or carnivores. […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck is GREAT for Young Readers
My ten year old son has always hated reading, and I’m not saying that lightly. For years I have struggled to get him to even glance at a book, until the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series entered my home. Now, He has been obsessed with the series and can’t stop reading! I must say, it has been […]
Skylanders SWAP Force for the Nintendo 3DS
We just got the new Skylanders SWAP Force for the Nintendo 3DS and boy did I have some happy children! We already have Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants for the Wii, and my sons were very excited to play this new release. They say it is very fun. Although, my 10-year-old claims to have beaten it […]
Last Minute Gift Inspiration & Playskool Toy Giveaway
Still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Check out these last minute gift ideas with Playskool Toy! That’s not all – one Clever Housewife reader will win a prize pack with each of the mentioned gifts! Christmas is now less then a week away, and if you haven’t found the perfect […]










