ROBERT HOUSE
Stadium Seat
I love being present at all the things my kiddos are involved in! However, sometimes cheering them on involves my commitment to a hard place to sit for hours on end. I love this lightweight stadium seat’s fabric, cushioning and shoulder strap for carrying. When I actually do sit down from cheering them on, it’s the comfiest spot in the stands! CascadeMountainTech.com
Sobela Ocean Aquarium
Get your tickets and reserve your space in line! This aquarium is fabulous! As we entered, my son exclaimed, “This is so cool!” Kid-friendly displays bring you to be face-to-face with sea life—and give you a chance for hands-on exploration, too! We were mesmerized taking everything in. We loved the sea turtle named Tortellini, the seahorses and the sharks! Our community is so lucky to have this at our Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! KansasCityZoo.org
Sheets
These sheets won me over with their clean production, buttery softness and delicious color (we have linen). Yet the feature that has me singing their praises come morning is the elastic across the corners that keeps them completely wrapped around the mattress—and still in place when it’s time to make the bed. If you’re looking for a gift, I must rave about the impeccable way these come delivered; truly a treat from packaging to slumbering! PureParima.com
Play Together
Ever want to bring some fun to family life? I love the creativity as well as the intentional bent toward happiness, communication skills and increased emotional intelligence of the games and activities in this book. Most activities are screen-free and can be played in under 10 minutes using materials you already have on hand ... or just your imagination! Found at booksellers nationwide and online.
Richard Scarry’s Big Busy Family Wall Calendar
I cannot be the only person who is still entertained by Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. (Have you found Gold Bug on every page?) I have struggled for years to organize our family on a written calendar, and yes, I do like it written and hung for all to see. This calendar is the perfect size for all that I want to include, and I love how it’s organized—not to mention I delight in seeing Richard Scarry’s characters on every page! Amazon.com