Hard to believe that summer is over.  The kids are all back in school, the leaves are falling, and soon the kids will be out trick-or-treating  followed by moms and dads frantically preparing and planning for Christmas.

We thought it would be fun to start featuring some of our favorite Christmas gift ideas.  Maybe we’ll hit upon just the right one to help you make those difficult gift giving decisions.

Wooden Doll Houses continue to be one of the most popular gifts to give your children for Christmas.  They are timeless!  One dollhouse that is sure to be a quick sell-out this season is the Kidkraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse.

Kidkraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse

This wood dollhouse has features that are sure to thrill any youngster.  There’s an elevator that glides back and fourth between the 2nd and 3rd floors.   The garage has doors that swing open and closed making this an adorable interactive toy.

No need to purchase extra dollhouse furniture.  This little beauty comes fully furnished with 34 pieces including a grandfather clock and even a pet kitten.  It’s 4 feet wide by almost 4 1/2 feet tall so there’s plenty of space for multiple children to play at the same time.  Dolls are not included, however it’s big enough that even “Barbie” can live and play in this house.

Dad, be prepared to stay up late Christmas eve, because there is assembly required with this dollhouse.  But it’ll all be worth it when you see the look on your child’s face Christmas morning.

Get more details her———->Kidkraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse

A word of caution….don’t delay if you’re considering purchasing the Majestic Mansion for Christmas.  Kidkraft wooden doll houses are extremely popular for the holidays and most tend to sell out very early.

As the Alice Cooper song goes “school’s out for summer”.  We love our kids to death and can’t wait to spend more time with them, but once in a while it’s essential to take a “mommy time-out”.

Take a break, relax and get revitalized and inspired with our solution to Mommy time-outs.  An hour or so by yourself on these great pool loungers and swimming pool floats will put your summertime “mental health” back on track.  Put up your NO KIDS ALLOWED signs and enjoy.

Cabriolet Pool Lounger

Just Restocked-Get ‘Em While They Last!

OH…MY….GOSH!!  Picture yourself in her shoes right about when you can’t take one more “MOMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm….”.

Lose your guilt Moms and give yourself a little “you time” with this relaxing pool float.  It’s okay to take yourself to the pool once in a while without the kids and care for yourself rather than always caring for everyone else.

Noodler 1 Swimming Pool Float

Take The Heat Off Of Yourself

It’s hot, the kids are hot, the house is hot, the kitchen is hot…you’re getting very very hot too (in more ways than one).  So take a break and cool down with one of our favorite inflatable water toys for moms.  In the winter-time my favorite mommy-time is taking a nice hot bath surrounded by candles and music, but in the summertime it’s all about cooling down.

Ahh-Qua Pool Lounger

Invite Another Mommy To Take A Break With You…

Sometimes we moms need to spend a little time out with other mommies who understand.  The Ahh-Qua Pool Lounger gives you and your friends the perfect opportunity to relax, cool down and chat it all out.

Ahh-Qua Bar Pool Float

…invite dad and another mom and dad to join you in your “Mommy-Time”

If you’re in the mood for a mom/dad time-out, then this ahh-qua bar pool float my be just the thing.  Invite some friends, pack up the cocktails…and take a well deserved break away from the kids.

“Mom, I’m bored..can we go to…….”?  “Mom, I don’t have anything to do because all of my friends are gone”.  Welcome to the world of summer.  Moms all over America are hearing the whines and moans of their kiddos, and school has only been out for a short perior of time.  It’s going to be a long long summer!

Of course everything seems to be more fun if Mom joins in on the fun…and that’s all well and good.  But doesn’t mom deserve a little “me time”.  Get a babysitter, ask your hubby to take the kids for an hour or two, and spend a little time in the pool with some of our favorite for moms only inflatable pool toys!

Face it moms, we often forget to take care of ourselves.  And when summer rolls around it gets even more difficult because we spend all of our time arranging schedules and playdates, planning activities, keeping the kids healthy and happy, etc. etc.  It’s important to sometimes give yourself a break too!