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America Innovates with LEGO

America Innovates with LEGO

What is red, white and blue and symbolizes freedom, innovation, and opportunity? What measures 9.5’ x 14’, weighs 546 lbs. and is made of 109,200 bricks assembled by 15,000 helpful individuals? The answer: the largest LEGO American flag EVER BUILT! The National Museum of American History is View Post

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Our Favorite Dinosaur Books and Fun for Children of ALL Ages!

Our Favorite Dinosaur Books and Fun

Before we had kids I could not have named three carnivorous dinosaurs if my life depended on it. Now, thanks to Jacob (8) our little paleontologist, I would never think to confuse a theropod with a sauropod! An error of such magnitude will get you expelled from our house in an instant! We View Post

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Are You a LEGO Maker? #LEGOMakerNation

This past week was the National Week of Making, which was celebrated across our great nation. The White House hosted the second annual National Maker Faire bringing together America’s most innovative thinkers, tinkerer and makers. The event spanned across the fields of architecture, engineering, View Post

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Dreamup Toys unites the best toys ever made: DUPLO and wooden railway tracks. Your kids will keep building for years to come! #KeepBuilding

Dreamup Toys Unites the Best Toys Ever Made! #KeepBuilding

Our three year old is your typical toddler. He loves to build, he loves to stack. He handles blocks and bricks like a professional. He creates, tears down, piles up and knocks over. He is a busy little guy. His favorite toys are the ones handed down by his two older brothers: a big bin full of View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Reviews Tagged With: brothers, family, giveaway, Kids, LEGO, review, Toddlerhood

LEGOLAND Florida Opens Heartlake City

LEGOLAND Florida Opens Heartlake City! Another Must-See!

I was so excited to see the pictures from the latest expansion of LEGOLAND Florida, Heartlake City, which opens June 26, 2015. It is every bit as bright, cheerful and pink as I had imagined. The LEGO Friends' new home in Heartlake City is a must-see for the park's thousands of visitors. This is the View Post

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MUST SEE Pictures of the LEGOLAND Hotel

LEGOLAND® Hotel at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Makes Its Long Awaited Debut! I was invited to the Grand Opening event for the media, but unfortunately could not attend - heartbreakingly enough! However I have this to share with you: the stunning MUST SEE pictures from the hotel and incredible View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Life Style, Parenting, Reviews Tagged With: LEGO, Pin THIS!, review

DIY Fun with the 8th Wonder: Spray Paint! IKEA Table and Chairs

I recently discovered the 8th wonder of the world: spray paint! I have heard women talk about how it transformed their lives, decorating once again became fun and their creativity was rejuvenated from the endless possibilities, much like how owning a glue gun can change you - I too am a believer View Post

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Awesome LEGO Technic Helicopter Review and Modification

We were recently sent a LEGO Technic Twin Rotor Helicopter, set # 42020 by our friends at LEGO. The opinions and ideas in this article are our own. Jacob (8) and Jordan (6) have been begging to be part of my blog for quite some time now. They spend countless hours following their favorite YouTube View Post

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Everything you WANT to know about Bricks 4 Kidz

Everything you WANT to Know About Bricks 4 Kidz

Wednesday is somewhat of a big deal in our house. The two big kids have an after school camp with Bricks 4 Kidz, and it is ALL THE RAGE among them and their friends. Our kids have since last spring break attended almost ten camps and one-day events held by Bricks 4 Kidz, and they never seem to tire View Post

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Give the Best LEGO Themed Easter Basket

Give the Best LEGO-Themed Easter Basket

As soon as Christmas and Valentine's Day are over, the kids start asking about the Easter Bunny. I have to admit, I also love Easter: the beautiful sunrise church service, the newness of spring in the air, the soothing pastel colors and the most delicious chocolate treats, what is there not to love View Post

Filed Under: LEGO, Reviews, Spring Tagged With: Danish, DIY, family, LEGO, Pin THIS!, review

Ten Tips and Tricks to Make Your Legoland Visit Awesome

Ten Tips and Tricks to Make Your LEGOLAND Visit Awesome!

LEGOLAND Visit Review Mama in the Now recently teamed up with Legoland Florida as our Lego-loving family spent the day at the park. After our highly successful trip Legoland Florida - our best trip to date, I wrote a review and compiled a list of tricks and tips to ensure everyone enjoys their View Post

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Pley: The Library of LEGO Sets

We were provided one free rental set from Pley for this review. However, we had already subscribed to the service for several months prior. The opinions stated are all my own - and of course my children’s! When I first discovered Pley and read about their service I thought “why didn’t I think View Post

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PLEY – for the LEGO Enthusiast in Your Life!

LEGO Enthusiasts unite! Go along with me on this one, please. Close your eyes for a minute. Think back 15 years, when you were 8 or maybe 9 years old! (wink wink) Picture this scenario, it is your birthday and in front of you are two presents. One is soft and is from your great–aunt. (This View Post

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A Review of Bricks 4 Kidz Camp

Bricks 4 Kidz Camp Review

Summer is around the corner! In other words: school will be out and it is once again up to the Supermom in all of us to schedule engaging, educational, enhancing and perhaps even enchanting activities for our kids - especially the school-aged ones. Personally, I find it really hard (read: expensive View Post

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