As seen on Colorado’s Best on Channel 2 here in Denver this morning! Yes, I was extremely nervous as this was only my 3rd news-style segment and dozenth time in front of the camera in general. Thankfully I had been to the studio before with Chris (@TheToyGuy) with Time to Play. Every time he’s in [...]

Having a four year-old proves difficult when it comes to visiting Santa. I have many pictures of my now eight year-old crying on Santa’s lap. Now throw Autism into the mix and you can see why last year we didn’t get a picture with the Jolly guy. The waiting in line, scared toddler and fact [...]

Hot off the presses! We have scoured toy stores, researched websites, stalked the UPS man, stayed up past bedtime, all to bring you this years list of the MUST HAVE toys of the season. From infant to teenagers, boys and girls alike will love our list and beg for these toys.   Click here to [...]

If you follow this blog, or follow me on facebook or instagram, you already know how HUGE of a fan we are of the Skylanders games, characters and world. My middle son Carter is eight and has started collecting posters for the games to decorate his room in our new house. We have only two [...]

I know, I know. Really?! Christmas talk already?! But I have good reason. Toys! There are some crazy amazing toys out for the Holidays and I want to help you guys find even the hardest to find ones! I’ve learned some tricks from my work with TimetoPlaymag.com and going to share the knowledge. First off… [...]

I was nervous. I love Disney movies, love John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and of course my Gleek Jane Lynch. But… I was worried I wouldn’t like this movie. I don’t know why. Maybe it was so hyped up that it wouldn’t live up to that hype? Maybe I was worried that I couldn’t [...]

I’m pretty crafty, but with the recent move, I’ve lost my crafty mojo! To find it again, I’m scouring sites like pinterest and spoonful to get ideas of fun things to make with the boys for Halloween. Here are a few I found that I definitely want to try!     Brady is a bit [...]

Brady is allergic to damn near everything. What he isn’t allergic to, his GI issues don’t tolerate too well. This makes it super hard to find “normal” foods and snacks he can have. As he’s getting older, he wants to drink what his brothers do, not his rice milk. I caved and bought a bunch [...]

The Avengers is coming out on DVD next Tuesday and many people have asked me if I think it’s appropriate for kids. My quick answer. Absofriggenlutely. You see, finally, a movie that is with super heroes that is both appropriate for kids AND keeps the adults entertained, all while staying true to it’s comic book [...]

Here is the deal. I don’t want to “cure” my child of autism.

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Cake pops have been the rage for a while. I’ve posted countless times about my love for them. But… We have a bigger love in our house. The boys recently asked me to make more of the mini Pop-Tart style treats I made around this time last year. Who am I to deny them of [...]