Dear Friends,  When I first started Susan Heim on Parenting in 2008, my twins were 4 years old, and my older boys were in their tweens and teens. I wrote several parenting books and was eager to share my knowledge with those who were also raising children. Susan Heim on Parenting was like a bonus child. I enjoyed nurturing its growth throughout the years, watching my followers grow and reviewing some wonderful products. I also picked up valuable new skills like HTML and social media marketing, which have been advantageous in other areas of my life.  Now, more than twelve years late ..read more

Reviewed by D.T. Looking for a new and exciting game to play with your family this year? I've got a great suggestion: RingMaster: Welcome to the Big Top. This quick card game has all sorts of surprises in store. It is recommended for 2-4 players, and should be easy to play for anyone who can read the cards. Just like the circus it is inspired by, each card has wildly different effects. There are three types of cards: Attractions, Events, and Sideshows. Typically, Attractions are used to help win the game and are played in front of yourself. Events are quick effects that are immediate ..read more

I just found out on Friday that my office is having an Ugly Sweater Day this upcoming week, and I'm so excited because I have the perfect sweater from Joyin to wear!  I love this reindeer sweater! With his light-up nose and dangling scarf, he's sure to draw lots of attention from my co-workers. And the twinkly lights have 6 different modes from steady glowing to rapid flashing. This high-quality sweater has decorations all around, including festive sleeves and snow all around the back of the sweater.  And Joyin has plenty of other "ugly sweaters" to choose from. These are some of ..read more

This year, more than ever, we need to ramp up the Christmas cheer and bring some holiday spirit to our homes. And what says Christmas better than a giant inflatable in your front yard! Make a statement to your neighbors and those driving by that you're going to wrap up this year with happiness in your heart thanks to a big Christmas inflatable from Joiedomi. With more than 50 to choose from, your only problem will be making a choice. Check out some of my favorites: I love the beautiful inflatable Christmas tree with presents that is in my yard. We may not have snow here in so ..read more

There's not a lot of good we can say about the pandemic, but one silver lining has been the rise in pursuing old-fashioned entertainment together, such as card games, board games and jigsaw puzzles. That's good news for Endless Games because they have a fantastic selection of these items for your family's entertainment. And with the holidays approaching, they make a perfect gift for everyone you know!  Tweens and teens are notoriously difficult to buy for, but Endless Games has the perfect game: Camera Roll! In this game, players draw a card with a subject or phrase on it. Then ..read more

This Christmas, I’d like to share a terrific gift for families -- the opportunity to watch a very special holiday movie! Buttons: A Christmas Tale is the magical, musical story that shows believing can be the greatest gift of all. Follow the heartwarming journey of two orphan girls whose only wish is to find a home for Christmas. With a little help from their guardian angels (screen legends Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury), they discover that miracles really can happen when you find the power to believe. From director Tim Janis, this inspiring holiday film for the whole family features ..read more

Shinesty! The name alone makes me feel festive! At Shinesty, you can find fun and unique holiday clothing for the whole family! Pajamas, underwear, suits, sweaters, jumpsuits, turtlenecks, dresses ... you can find all these and more in Shinesty's Christmas shop! Check out some of the new items in their store: I have been wearing my Shinesty duds to work to add some holiday cheer to our workplace! This Gingerbread Christmas Turtleneck is perfect for work or casual.  When you're out and about, make sure to pair it with a matching holiday mask! How about this Ninja Bre ..read more

A sweet little mouse takes on a cheeky cat burglar with holiday cheer! Can Claris and Monsieur save the day -- the New York way?   Join Claris on a holiday-themed adventure in Claris: Holiday Heist, part of the bestselling series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million Claris books in print, the bestselling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams. For fans of Eloise and Olivia, this series is destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! Fashionable illustrations draw young rea ..read more

I absolutely love companies that strive to make a difference in the world. During this holiday season, when so many are in need, it's especially important to purchase from companies that give back to the community. Sackcloth & Ashes is one of those companies.  They just introduced a line of beautiful children's blankets that also come with a free Everyone Is Someone book. When you purchase one of these sets, Sackcloth & Ashes donates another blanket and book to a child in foster care. These gorgeous, high-quality blankets are 100% Italian-made, woven from recycled materials, and ..read more

I wish I could say that we don't have to deal with COVID-19 anymore, but unfortunately I can't. Combine the pandemic with cold and flu season, and it's even more important now to focus on our health and halting the spread of disease. It's crucial to have a good supply of hand sanitizers, soaps and wipes for the whole family so that we can be safer, whether we're at home, school, work or travelling. Fortunately, Smart Care has a large variety of products for that very purpose. I love their products for children, such as mini hand sanitizers featuring their favorite characters like Marvel s ..read more