Maya, my 5-year-old, spends most of her time playing outside. She’s happy just playing on her swingset or walking around exploring, but add some fun field gear to the mix, and outdoor play becomes an adventure! Backyard Safari Outfitters equips young explorers like Maya with all the essential field gear they could possibly need for […]
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Bellybuds bellyphones
Yes, I’m finally featuring a product for parents-to-be! I don’t do so often, since I’m wayyy past that stage, but I thought this would be a fun gift idea, especially with Mother’s Day coming up. Everyone knows that babies can hear sounds in womb. I remember whenever I’d go to the movies, my daughters would […]
K’NEX Sesame Street Building Sets
My toddler loves Elmo, as you can see from this photo. We were sent one of the K’NEX Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Sets to try out, and she was especially thrilled! Made for kids ages 2-5, these sets let children build and then play with their favorite Sesame Street friends, including Elmo, Cookie Monster […]
What Does a Mommy Blogger Want? [a Bloggers Brunch recap]
It’s funny how it took a day away from my family for me to realize I need a break. A self-imposed time out. No working on my holiday gift guide, checking email, Facebook, or Google Reader, and very little Twitter for 3 days. I almost made it to a fourth, but decided to jot down […]
Store-brand formula is as good as the big brands!
Everyone knows that breast is best for baby, but there are times when regardless of best intentions, formula is essential – mom is on medication, has multiples, can’t pump at work, etc. Then, it’s important for new moms to provide their babies with the best possible nutritional support, but still get the best value for […]
Eating Right Kids
Both supermarkets and Hollywood have been criticized for promoting and selling too much junk food to children, contributing to a nationwide epidemic of obesity. Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered exclusively with Safeway to change this, offering a “better for you” eating solution for kids: the Eating Right Kids food and beverage line, featuring the […]
