I'm thinking summer...

...it's gotta be somewhere under all these 30 inches of snow. I am looking forward to getting the jogging stroller back out of hiding, walks in the park, and hopefully entertaining a little toddler! I've already started to think about what outdoor toys my son might like this summer. Will he want a pool again (the last one broke!), a sandbox, slide, or maybe a wooden swing set?

I have fond memories of hanging off our swingset when I was little... I've been browsing through CSNStores.com to see what kind of play toys might work for a 14-20 month old this summer. I'll be reviewing a product from them soon - not sure what I'll decide on (I COULD use some winter boots if this snow doesn't stop coming down!). But I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, check out CSN for yourself!

Help me out - What is/was your child's favorite outdoor play toy or game around age 1-2?

CSN Stores For Kids In The Garden

CSN Stores keeps amazing me. I mean sure, we all know they have 200+ online stores offering everything from leather messenger bags to great cookware, but did you know they feature an extensive supply of gardening tools?

CSNStores.com offers everything for the backyard gardener from hoes and trowels to hand-push mowers if you're looking to save money on gasoline and also get a good work out in:

 I love that they have gardening toys for children too, as we hope to encourage our little one to enjoy the great outdoors (well, in our backyard!). We might get him this cute duckie watering can:

 Or a kid-sized wheelbarrow so he can help daddy cart mulch around!

 And can't you just imagine him running by the butterfly bushes trying to catch some butterflies with this net?

I can't wait to decide what to buy! Stay tuned because I'll be reviewing whatever we decide on!