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Brodie Spivey
A look into the daily life of a homeschooling mom, who has 4 kids under 8. I love to review great new products and host giveaways as well.

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Jennifer Ford Berry
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Karen Jones
Share fun things to do with Kids in Buffalo.


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Jennifer Ford Berry
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Local Parent Reviews
Polar Wave Snow Tubing in Batavia, NY     by Jennifer Ford Berry - Mar 11th, 2010
My family and I recently spent part of the day at Polar Wave in Batavia, NY. Polar Wave is a Snowtubing park. The park with a downhill ride that runs on specially designed snow tubes. The tubing hill has groomed in "chutes" that resemble various sizes of snow-built waves and includes runs for both adults and children. They have five runs and two tube tows.Let’s face it, the only bad par… read full review here

Niagara Climbing Center: fun for the who…     by Jennifer Ford Berry - Jul 10th, 2009
My family and I visited the Niagara Climbing Center located at 1333 Strad Avenue in N. Tonawanda. We met with one of the owners, Rhonda, for a one on one demonstration. What a wonderful woman! Extremely personable and kind and her passion for this sport was contagious.We had never climbed walls this high so we were very excited! I was impressed by the patience of the staff. They took the t… read full review here

Toddle Town & More Indoor Playground Rev…     May 26th, 2009
Talk about having all the toys! Toddle Town & More, an indoor playground, in West Seneca has them all in a clean spacious facility for you and your children to visit. I recently visited there for the first time with my three year old daughter. She loved it and didn't want to leave.Toddle Town has several different spaces or rooms with toys. There is really something for every child and en… read full review here

Darien Lake Theme Park Resort Raven Simone Concert at Darien Lake     by Jennifer Ford Berry - May 26th, 2009
Last week Raven Simone came to town for a concert at Darien Lake. I had the pleasure of interviewing this impressive, young lady and I was invited to take my seven year old daughter, her friend and her friend's mom to the show. Moms, if you don't know Raven from The Cheetah Girls or her hit show, That's So Raven, you may remember her from The Cosby Show years ago! (Yes, that adorable, little… read full review here

Jenny's Clayhouse Pottery Studio Review     May 15th, 2009
My daughter and I had a girls night out on a recent Friday evening at Jenny’s Clayhouse on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo . Jenny’s Clayhouse is a paint your own pottery studio. It is in a great location on Hertel Avenue, among all of the restaurants and unique shops - the perfect spot to relax and get creative. Inside the studio there are a lot of pieces to choose from, all neatly disp… read full review here

Mr. Food No-Fuss Meals     Apr 30th, 2009
If you need help getting dinner on the table or want to spice up your menu check out Mr. Food No-Fuss Meals. I recently visited the location on Sheridan Drive in the Northtown Plaza for the first time with my daughter. While she watched Clifford in the kids room I found out how this meal prep kitchen works and assembled Fiesta Pork and Yellow Rice Bake for dinner. Everything is well planned o… read full review here

Where Kids Eat Free in Buffalo, NY     by Jennifer Ford Berry - Apr 14th, 2009
SUNDAYKids Eat Free every Sunday at Zebb's!Bring the kids, up to 10 years of age, anytime Sunday and for each adult meal, we'll give them a free kids meal, a value of up to $3.99.MONDAYMontana's Cookhouse is a chain steakhouse located in the Buffalo, NY suburb of Tonawanda. On Monday's, kids under 10 eat free with any adult entree. The kids menu consists of chicken tenders, pizza, burger,… read full review here

Great Websites that let Kids get Creativ…     by Jill Baran - Apr 7th, 2009
My mother found an article with these artistic sites that are fun, safe and free. Check them out with your kids, let us know what you think!Draw and Design - Shidonni lest kids draw animals online, give them names and design bacgrounds for imaginary worlds. Winner of 2009 Parents' Choice, Gold Award. Ages 5-10. Shidonni.comDevise Games - Fidgit is a multiplayer game on PBS' Design Squad site.… read full review here

Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark     by Jill Baran - Mar 17th, 2009
If you are looking for a great weekend getaway - even if the weather isn't cooperating -- you must make some time to visit Splash Lagoon, the area's largest Indoor Waterpark located in Erie, PA. Only an hour and a half drive from Pittsburgh, this is a fabulously fun time, with something for every age! Splash Lagoon is owned and operated by Scott Enterprises, a family operated company that tru… read full review here

Strong National Museum of Play Parent Review: Strong National Museum of…     by Jennifer Ford Berry - Feb 27th, 2009
If you haven’t visited the Strong National Museum of Play it should be a MUST on your list of “Things-to-do-before-your-child-grows-up”! My husband, two children and I recently had the privilege of spending the day in this magical place.My daughter’s favorite place in the entire museum is the Wegman’s grocery store. Now this is not just ANY grocery store, this on… read full review here



National Reviews
Movies & Performances
Wiggles The Wiggles in the Wiggly Circus Live, P…     by Lisa Noel - Aug 30th, 2010
This Saturday my two year old son and I attended The Wiggles Wiggly Circus. The show was at the Rosemont Theatre which is easy to get to, with easy to access parking and the place is really nice. Inside the theater is cozy and I'm pretty sure there weren't any truly bad seats. But we had AMAZING seats. With no food or drinks allowed in the theatre you're safe from wandering snocone and popcorn… read full review here

Wiggles Wiggles Wiggly Circus     Aug 27th, 2010
My family of four went to the Wiggles Wiggly Circus show last week at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Peterson Event Center is a beautiful, clean facility that was easily accessible on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.  The staff was very courteous and helpful making it a great family setting.  We had excellent seats that had an awesome view of the stage.  … read full review here

Wiggles The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live     by Ethel Olleres - Aug 26th, 2010
  Last week, I took my family to watch the Wiggles world tour, which was held in the Izod Center. My two daughters are familiar with the Wiggles as they routinely watch their show, my wife and I are somewhat familiar with them as well. The venue was pretty packed with people and there were nice little crayons and a coloring paper in shape of a guitar when we arrived in our seats (I thi… read full review here


Business Reviews
Emily Rose @ Home Review and Discount     by Sheri Carpenter - Jul 27th, 2010
I was asked to review this website and I am so glad that I was able to get in on this. This website and company is so different from anything I have ever seen before. Emily Rose @ Home is all about dolls. There items are very unique from any other doll items I have ever seen. The website has a great lay out that makes it easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. The color scheme i… read full review here

Stepping Stones Together Review & Discou…     by Sheri Carpenter - Jul 27th, 2010
I was so excited to get the chance to review this service. My youngest son has bi-polar and he has no motivation to learn how to do anything. Though he did really well in school in kindergarten I am anticipating a lot more problems this year as he enters the first grade. So I really wanted to check out this program to see if it would get him motivated. About Stepping Stones Together: … read full review here

Arenacross Awesome Arenacross!     Apr 26th, 2010
Feld MotorSports revved up our evening again with an exciting show for my family and friends! The AMA Arenacross Series rips into the Denver Coliseum March 26 - March 28, 2010 featuring some of the best motocross riders in the West.Tickets started at just $10 each for children/$20 for adults, and you can't go wrong with any saddles in the house (all seats are general admission). There were pl… read full review here


Family Vacations
Oahu - Nu'uanu Valley Park     by Lisa Gould - Mar 16th, 2010
My favorite park is currently Nu’uanu Valley Park. It is located off of the Pali Highway behind Queen Emma’s Summer Palace. The park has beautiful big trees that provide lots of great shade, even over the playground. There are picnic tables as well as lots of grass to spread a blanket on if you want to have a picnic. The playground has both large and small play structures and … read full review here

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - SW Pennsylv…     by Jill Baran - Mar 1st, 2010
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is the perfect family getaway … and only 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA, it’s a four-star resort and truly a jewel worth checking out! Nestled in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, it's an easy drive and definitely worth a visit, no matter the time of year, there is so much to do! I had been to Nemacolin for an overnight business trip in the past, … read full review here

Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells Great Wolf Lodge - Wisconsin Dells     Mar 6th, 2009
"Not just good times, but great times!" That's what we had at our stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells. We have stayed there multiple times and we just keep going back...and here's some reasons why:Great Wolf Lodge does not sell outside waterpark passes to the general public. That means you are not going to find hoards of rowdy teens left on their own. Everyone there enjoying the wa… read full review here


Product Reviews
MiSwivel Feeding Chair by The First Year…     by Katie Sexton - Sep 1st, 2010
Anyone who has a baby or a toddler needs the MiSwivel Feeding Chair from the First Years. The First Years from Learning Curve always keeps health and safety in mind and at the same time keeping your child happy. This is a great feeding chair that you can use from newborn to age 4. The MiSwivel Feeding Chair features 5 reclining positions a… read full review here

Kiss Goodnight...An Excellent Bedtime St…     by Kristin Jordan - Jul 30th, 2010
Kiss Goodnight by Amy Hest and Anita Jeram is a bed time staple for my three year olds.  It is a delightful book about a bear named Sam and his bedtime ritual with his mother.  It is a soothing book full of the nightly rituals which are so important and popular with the toddler and pre-school set.  My boys particularly like the closing in which Mama Bear kisses Sam "once, twice and … read full review here

Gap Jeans Giveaway for 5     by Pat Amor - Jul 28th, 2010
The Gap has just launched its latest 1969 Premium Jeans collection – just for kids. The new collection, starting at $19.50, is making its official debut in stores and at gap.com. Mimicking the style of the popular 1969 adult collection which launched last summer, the new kids denim focuses on style and quality offering the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market.F… read full review here


Other Reviews
Wiggles Wiggles Live! The Wiggles Tour Rocked My…     by Sami Cone - Aug 25th, 2010
Have you ever seen The Wiggles live?  The Wiggles Tour, "Wiggly Wiggly Circus", made a stop in Nashville last night and boy am I glad we were there! This show seriously rocked my world. Toot Toot Chugga Chugga Big Red Car! If there was anyone I would have cut slack for phoning in a show, it's The Wiggles. However, that is so far from what they do! These guys have been singing, dancing … read full review here

Wiggles The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live!     by Allison Lyons - Aug 22nd, 2010
  The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live! Review... On Thursday I took my 4 year old and 18 month old to see The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. We brought along my Mom and my Sister and her 23 month old also. I am a huge fan of the Wiggles so I was really looking forward to this show. My kids are fans too of course:) Before going to the show I made sure to research… read full review here

Wiggles Wiggly Circus Thrills Us All     by Karon Rehrig - Aug 22nd, 2010
Thanks to UsFamilyGuide.com, I had the pleasure of taking my kids to see Wiggly Circus yesterday in Upper Darby, PA.  When we arrvied, we were informed Murry Austrailia due to family commitments but the Wiggles new friend Rico had watched 24 straight hours of Wiggles dvds and was ready to fill in.  The stage was set like an extravagant Las Vegas acrobat show.  I had no idea what to … read full review here

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