It's almost time- my son is getting ready for another big birthday. As a very active little guy, it can be hard to know what to say when people ask for third birthday gifts for a boy. Toys don't always entertain him, and he's old enough to prefer items to play with over clothes. And frankly, we have limited space at home to store all those gadgets and gizmos galore. So what kind of presents ... Read More about The BEST Third Birthday Gifts for a Boy
Pretend City Tips to Make Your Visit Amazing
If you're headed to Southern California with little kids, we know you'll have some big goals for your visit. Maybe you'll head to Disneyland, or the San Diego Zoo. But you might not have visiting Pretend City in Irvine on your list- and we think that's a BIG omission. Our kids are borderline OBSESSED with the place, and we've been there enough times to collect some Pretend City tips you should ... Read More about Pretend City Tips to Make Your Visit Amazing
How to Teach Sight Words to Kids That Struggle
I remember the first day my son brought home his list of sight words to memorize. This next building block in his life as a reader was going to be an exciting one. I knew my boy, who LOVES books, was going to love being able to enjoy them on his own. But through our homework and practicing and constant reading is just. wasn't. happening. I was sad and frustrated - and so was he. As kids started ... Read More about How to Teach Sight Words to Kids That Struggle
Fine Motor & Sensory Play to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
I've always felt that St. Patrick's Day gets the short end of the stick when it comes to holidays. Crammed between Valentine's Day and Easter, it often gets shuffled to the back of the priority list. But with leprechauns, rainbows, and gold coins, there is HUGE potential for crazy-fun St. Patrick's Day activities for toddlers that are suited right to their interests. We are constantly on the ... Read More about Fine Motor & Sensory Play to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Which Car Seat Should I Get? The ULTIMATE Car Seat Buying Guide
The car seat market is absolutely SATURATED with options. There are so many different kinds, each boasting different features, safety specs, and bells and whistles. How are you supposed to know which carseat to choose, especially when your needs are complicated? The Salty Mamas own an astounding 12 car seats between us (and our kids are still little). So if you find yourself wondering, "which car ... Read More about Which Car Seat Should I Get? The ULTIMATE Car Seat Buying Guide