New from PLAYMOBIL is the scary Take Along Haunted House. I had introduced you to the fun carry cases over the summer and these are great for on-the-go play. Now your kids can take their Take Along Haunted House to the Halloween Party.
What’s happening in the PLAYMOBIL Take Along Haunted House?
A scientist is mixing up a new potion in his lab
A vampire awakens from a deep slumber inside his coffin
A large spider descending from above
The mice are scurrying along the floors below
Torches are placed within the haunted house
Visit the PLAYMOBIL website to see all of the toys they offer. You can also find this on Amazon for $39.99
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I was given VIP access to Maris Farms in Buckley, Wa
If you live in Pierce County Washington then Maris Farms is a fall name turned tradition for many families. I know friends and family all over the state who are aware of Maris Farms and we had our first visit this weekend and I have 1 word: IMPRESSIVE!
We moved to this county last year (moved back actually), yet we have never made a visit to Maris Farms before. Usually there is a neighborhood farm near our home that we will visit because it is close and local. Had I experienced Maris Farms earlier it would have been a tradition for all of the boys, not just the youngest now. Anthony brought a friend because a farm visit is better with a buddy!
I want you to experience Maris Farms with me! So, I have created this post full of photos that still doesn’t do the well-organized farm any justice. These pictures are only half of the experience you get.
See the map that Anthony is holding above? Below is a list of all of the events and stations around the farm to experience. That’s a lot! Now the green are everyday events and the ones in orange are weekend only events so the weekend is a great way to experience it all especially coming later so you are here for the evening Haunted Woods, but the weekdays are quieter and still offer plenty!
No surprise money due once inside except for 5 of the weekend events that have a $ sign after it. Let’s take a little tour….
Barnyard Ball Zone. There are 2 of these around the farm! How great would this be in your own backyard!
First! Look at the top of the Rat Rollers photo…that’s the Farm up there with a lot of the events. This is another area below near the pumpkin patch. There are plenty of wheelbarrows to go around so you aren’t lugging your pumpkins that far at all.
The wait for a Bounce House jump is always the longest wait!
That’s a mechanical bull! No kidding! This is weekends only.
This is one of 3 large walls showing the history of their corn maze designs!
Dad joins in on the Rubber Duck Races!
I leaned over the sheep barn wall to snap this. At night this turns into the entrance for the Haunted Woods walk. This is weekends only starting at 7pm and extra $.
How old were you when you ate a hot dog on a farm watching a pig race happen? Anthony was 10! Races are weekends only.
This is called the Jump Pillow and I want one! There is the other Barnyard Ball Zone in the background I told you about!
This is the Paintball Gallery or as the boys call it, the Zombie Paintball! Weekends Only and extra $.
The Trout Catch and Release Fishing was a blast. None of us caught a fish, but several around us did. Weekends only.
Check this out…a Goat Walk! Bring quarters because you can vend food and hoist it up to them in little buckets on a rope.
Everyhere you turn they have fit little activities on the walk like this Color Change maze. Why not?
What is a Mineshaft Slide we wondered as we came up to this area?
That’s a Mineshaft slide!
Ever ride a Monster Truck by a pumpkin field. You can at Maris Farms. This one costs an extra $10 and weeknds only.
Sheep! Pigs! Pheasants! and….kittens! Yes, we watched kittens play in the Animal Barn
Have you taken a Speleo Kave challenge? No worries, I still have no idea what this is. The boys, however came out hollering that was the most fun so far! Something about climbing in and maneuvering between narrow paths and coming out the ground.
The 10 year olds declined the Cow Train, but how adorable!
How did they think of these spots of fun? Seriously! The Black Mamba
Another blast, literally! Anthony is cannon shooting the Apple Blaster. This is a weekend only event and extra $.
Now these boys are Human Foos-Ball players!
If you haven’t ended a day on a farm in the fall on a Bee Line Zip Line, you have not lived in boy glory!
Maris Farms events not pictured or mentioned
2018 Corn Maze (I know…we had to go to a dinner). We had no idea we should have given ourselves so much time.
Hayride
Slide Tower
Tire Mountain
Spider Web
Corn Hole
Corn Room (the toddlers were living it up in here)
Sunken Tractor
Tetherball (in more than one area of the farm)
Baby Ball Zone
Pedal Trikes Course
Tube Sliders
Live Honey Bees
Cow Roping (not real ones, silly!)
Tug O War
Digger Dell (weekends)
Live Duck Races (weekend)
Pumpkin Princess Story Time (weekend)
Face Painting (weekend)
Hot Seat Escape (like a mini escape room-weekends)
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This season we are Falling for Baby! The following brands have great, new products that help us make parenting your infant and toddler easier. My youngest is 10 and I would be lying if I wasn’t tempted to be a new parent all over again. The new products that keep on coming are so brilliant. I am enamored how much thought and common sense is incorporated into main products like mattresses, diaper bags and toys! Enjoy this Infant and Toddler Product Roundup.
At Parenting Healthy I have featured many of these brands before. I also have some new brands I have partnered up with.
Take a look and leave a comment with any thoughts, tips for new parents and if you have or use any of these items from the baby and toddler product roundup. I’d love to hear about it!
The MAM Trainer Bottle is an easy transition from bottle to cup. The mouth is wide for pouring liquids with ease and the handles are wide and easy to grip. No leaks (I tested it myself) and it comes in blue or pink. Retails $6.99
A word from MAM: MAM combines technological innovation, medical function and contemporary design to develop superior baby care products that support a baby’s development from day one.
The b.box Traveling Bib + Spoon is great for every diaper bag! Simply feed baby as normal with the bib and spoon and when done you fold the bib into the food catcher wit the spoon and zip up. Washes easily too. Retails for $15
A word from b.box: functional everyday baby essentials with a difference
The Little Green products are Safe. Gentle. Pure. Hypoallergenic formulas; Allergen, Paraben, Sulfate and Gluten Free; Clinically & Dermatologist Tested. You will find bath and hair products for baby, kids, lice prevention and gift sets.
A word from Little Green: I am thrilled to have brought Little Green to life. Delicate formulas that respect children and the environment they will grow up in. Collections parents can trust.
Covered Goods is the original 4-in-1 nursing cover. It not only covers up while nursing, it also can be used as carseat cover, infinity scarf and shopping cart cover. It is the winner of multiple awards and has been seen in many media outlets. I love all the design choices. How fantastic it is to do so much with one product! They retail for $34.99.
Covered Goods has video tutorials that makes using their covers so easy in any way you wish.
Why had no one thought of this sooner? PopYum like a shaker bottle for formula. Like you carry your shakes to-go, you can now fill the bottle with water (or breast milk), add the formula and when ready to feed you press the button to release the plug and the formula drops. Shake it up and you can start feeding. You can do this all with one hand too! No more juggling baby while grabbing powder and mixing! They come in 5oz and 9oz sizes. They start at $12.99 in price.
A word from PopYum: When designing the PopYum bottle we set a number of goals including: it must be made of the safest material, easy to use with a single hand, have a more natural latch, be anti-colic, have a wide mouth design, and have only a few parts to assemble and clean. We are thrilled that we were able to create, what we believe, is a great baby bottle.
OK! This one is for Mom and Dad because we need that hot beverage on-the-go to keep up with baby (don’t worry there is more on their site for kids too)! The GoSili Silicone Coffee and Tea To-Go Cup is a favorite of mine and will make getting through cold morning sports games much more delightful. Because everything else thrown into the diaper bag is soft and pliable, so can your coffee cup be soft and silicone as well. It’s a great alternative to plastic to-go cups. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, as well as easy to clean!
A word about gosili/silikids: GoSili combines need-based innovation with the technological advantages of silicone, offering an alternative to plastic tableware found in and out of the kitchen by creating products for families that are safe, modern and made entirely out of silicone. The company is dedicated to building a social movement and creating a cultural shift away from toxic and unsustainable plastic wares by providing the alternative to them.
I first found the BabyK’Tan brand by their swaddle blankets because I loved the fabric and patterns, but did you know they also have diaper and weekender bags? I have the diaper bag and my favorite feature is the antimicrobial pocket. Believe it or not, I haven’t seen this kind of pocket in a diaper bag and it is brilliant for wet clothes to keep separate and it is odor proof too!
A word from BabyK’Tan: A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of every Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is allocated to the American Heart Association and to help fund education, medical research, advocacy programs, and promotion of awareness and inclusion for individuals and families living with Down syndrome.
When you start packing you start by organizing by family member then utilize the few pockets in the suitcase and travel bags to give everything it’s own spot. Once you arrive to the hotel or sit down on that plane, you unzip that bag and realize that it won’t be but hours until everything is turned upside down. I began using bags to separate items for my 10 year old and even my own self. It makes it so easy to find items and keep them contained when you need to stay organized in small spaces. Easy Baby Travelers has many fun prints in travel bags and diaper bag organizers like these to make packing a breeze.
A word from Easy Baby Travelers: Separate and organize your baby/toddler supplies into their matching Easy Baby Traveler. Place your Easy Baby Travelers in any bag you want to call a diaper bag. Baby just ate? Now going on a quick lunch with your little and your girlfriends? Just take your Easy Baby Change Me Traveler, and leave the bulky diaper bag behind!
What is/was your nightly fear as a new Mom? By far, it was baby sleeping safely! You sleep with one eye and ear open and do your multiple ‘breathing’ checks. You need your sleep and baby needs safe sleep so now we have the Newton Baby crib mattress and pad. You can use the pad on an existing mattress or start fresh with the actual Newton mattress. Not only do you get the Breathe-Thru Spacer Material in 2 layers, it is easy to wash and has a TPU Waterproof Lining also!
A word from Newton Baby: We know that your baby’s safety comes first and we also know how much you want to give them the right start in life. As experts in the area of sleep, we know just how important good sleep is for both of you. This is why we have devoted our time and expertise to creating a crib mattress that is not only safer, but also more comfortable.
For some fun movements and sensory play these Fun Z Balls from Edushape are a hit. Each ball has a different shape and feel. They roll plan or funny and they’ll never know they are learning while playing!
A word from Edushape: Edushape playthings have an immediate appeal to the visual, the auditory and the tactile. They encourage creativity and imagination and invite parents to enter their child’s inner world through the memories of their own childhood. It is through play that children learn to explore their feelings and discover their relationship to everything around them.
On-the-go has never been so easy with this portable high chair from ciao!baby. It comes in a carry bag and there is no assembly needed. This is great for parks, traveling to family dinners and BBQ’ or camping. They come in many fun colors and have umbrella add-ons. So sturdy and brilliant!
Thank you to Priority Bicycles for sending the bike for feature
Is it time to introduce a quality bike to enhance riding skills and introduce gears? Are your bike rides hindered by kids bikes that can’t use the same terrain as yours can? If they can fit on a 20″ bike it is time for the Start 20 from Priority Bicycles. This is because you get a quality bike with quality parts at a reasonable price. Let’s take a better look!
Imagine having no more chains and no more grease. The Priority Start 20 kids bicycle has
Comfort all-weather grips
3 Speed Shimano hub with grip shifter
Comfortable all-weather seat
Dual hand brakes
Rear free wheel
All terrain durable tires
Solid platform pedals
Rust and grease free belt drive
I worried at first that perhaps with Anthony’s growth spurt that he was a bit tall for the bike, but he says he loves it a bit low. He says he can jump it and turn much easier that way. He hardly rides sitting down as he always lifts up and he has such great comfort in this bike with the grips and shifting is easy.
This bike makes learning gears easy as I can hear the clicks and catch and can help him out as he learns to shift up and down depending on hills or terrain.
Let’s see how the Priority Start 20 rides:
Priority Bicycles has bikes for kids as small as balance starters and 16″ to adults. They really are a fantastically built bike for the price point. The good thing is that my local bike shop says when he wants they can put a higher stem in to raise the handle bars so he can grow with this same bike.
They do 100% of their sales through https://www.prioritybicycles.com/. Just a small NYC company bringing you a comfortable and easy-to-ride bike for all sizes and abilities.
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