Tag Archives: kids

Quick and Easy Decorating Idea for Kids’ Room

Love the look of a customized kids’ room but don’t have the skill or time?  Check out these great Kids’ Room Wall Decals that will instantly transform any boring room. These decal sets contain over 20 decals and are available in Transportation or Jungle varieties.  They can be applied to any smooth surface and best [...]

Economical Family Fun

With the holiday season fast approaching, many families are saving every penny toward gift shopping. Couple that fact with colder weather and quality family time tends to suffer. If you are trying to tighten your belt a little but still want to engage the whole family, here are some ideas. Take a Hike: The weather [...]

Holiday Family Travel Tips

As autumn rolls in, many people start planning their holiday travel. Whether you are heading over the river and through the woods or getting ready to hop off the plane at LAX, you want to be prepared for the big trip. We have pulled together some of our favorite family travel tips and products to help make [...]

Train Mania

Many parents observe that young children (especially boys) adore trains.  Of all the forms of transportation, trains seem to take the cake.  Children are fascinated by the giant cargo-bearing cars linked together zipping down the tracks.  They cannot get enough of the ‘whoo-whoo’ of the locomotive as it chugs along.  In the industrial spirit of [...]

Those Adorable Ballerinas!

Check out this adorable little girl who like a lot of little girls loves ballet and ballerina items.  Brad, the proud papa works here and has no problems showing off pictures of his precious happy ballerina.  Problem is she wants to sleep in her costume too which really isn’t the most comfortable PJ’s to wear.  The [...]

Disney Books are Fun!

Warning to all parents, these fun Disney Storybooks might cause kids to stay up later!  Pictured here is an adorable Lakeside associate’s child who just couldn’t get enough of this book.  Debbie, the mom, purchased the book at Lakeside thinking “wow my kid loves mickey and this should be a fun learning experience for him too.”  [...]

Cute as a Cupcake

With candy-colored clothes and hair like spun sugar, the Cute As a Cupcake Doll Set is a delectable gift for any girl.  Doll comes with 3 adorable outfits.  Keep the party going with the Giant Cupcake Pan.  Made of flexible silicone, this unique double-sided Cupcake Cake Pan Creates a treat that’s sure to impress.    The [...]

Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party?

Why is planning your kids birthday party always so stressful?  It should be fun and you should enjoy the celebration of your child’s birth.  Here is some helpful tips to help be prepared and enjoy that special day. If possible try and start planning 4-6 weeks in advance so you don’t stress yourself out especially if [...]

School’s out for Summer- rock on!

It’s that time again when kids rejoice and sing Alice Cooper’s 1972 hit, “School’s Out.”    In the spirit of music, don’t underestimate the importance of music for a child’s development because it is very important for math skills and their capacity to learn more.  Encourage kids to listen to and make music themselves and make music [...]