by Kelly Wilbanks posted in Products

I'm still having post-traumatic stress syndrome from last year's winter. It snowed and it snowed and it snowed. I love the snow, but being snowbound is a different story. My usually active kids, who get their energy out with daily trips to the park, were stuck inside with their very pregnant mom who couldn't even go outside to get the mail.
At first we made lots of effort to enjoy the snow. But when it takes 20 minutes to suit up for only 20 minutes of snow frivolity - it gets old. I wasn't even supposed to be outside because of my growing belly, but I risked it every so often.
At 5 o'clock every night my 4-year-old would start running in a loop through the kitchen, the hallway, and then the living room. Some little buzzer would go off and she'd just need to start moving. So to banish the restlessness that comes with the cold and wet winter weather, here are a few items I'm investing in to get the wiggles out.
1. Kidoozie Hop and Squeak Unicorn Pogo Jumper
These come in many color options, but since my girls have unicorns on the brain right now here is that version: The Kidoozie Hop and Squeak Unicorn Pogo Jumper. The only thing I don't love is that it squeaks, but apparently all the sellers of this item think that's a marketable quality. I'm not sure if that will drive me more crazy than my daughter running through my kitchen. Think a pogo stick that is safe for your floors and can be used indoors. (Amazon, $24.95)

2. Playzone-...