We know that fabulous Mamanistas like to help–especially when there are young children who are hurt or lost. We’ve been so impressed by all of the mom bloggers (and many others) who have stepped up to make donations to Haiti and support others who are doing the same…
A Working Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding Products
In my dreams, all parents have access to a flexible work environment and high quality childcare. The moms take a leisurely maternity leave to bond and establish a good breastfeeding relationship. They go back on their own terms and are more productive for having flexible hours, telecommuting options, on-site childcare, and luxurious pumping rooms.
And then I wake up…
Win Tickets to Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden!
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
Why, yes, yes I can. In fact, if you are able to get to Madison Square Garden, Mamanista can take you there!
Sesame Street was a favorite of mine as a kid–a magical place of learning, sharing, and caring. So, it is very exciting that we get to share tickets not only with a reader’s family, but also with some children who could use a special day!
New Directions
Your faithful Mamanista editors have been busy with professional and family obligations but we are are looking forward to a fabulous 2010 with you, our readers and friends…
Happy Holidays from Mamanista!
This has been an exciting year and we hope you have enjoyed our posts. In 2010, we will continue to bring you reviews of cool baby gear, fashionable children’s clothing and accessories, educational toys, and other finds for mom, baby, and the whole family.
We also want to highlight more charitable efforts as part of the Bloganthropy project. Because looking at stuff is neat, winning stuff is fun, and giving stuff to people in need is truly fabulous.
Driving in my car…Beep, Beep!
The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe is, hands down, the most popular toy at our play dates.
We’ve been able to teach the toddlers and preschoolers to line up, inspired by their desire for a turn at the Cozy Coupe…
Educational Toy Awards
As a mom and an educational consultant, I believe in the power of play. A few carefully chosen toys can boost creativity and problem solving–here are a few of our top picks this year. With the best educational toys, your children will not even realize how much they are learning!
Best Ride-Ons (Hottest Holiday Toys Awards)
Ride-ons are toy classics–right up there with blogs and dolls. As soon as man invented the wheel, mom and dad probably thought up the ride-on. We like ride-ons that spark the imagination and get kids moving–here are our picks for Award Winning Ride-Ons from our Hottest Holiday Toys.
Stop Relationship Abuse and Relational Aggression
Too often, however, people become entangled in abusive relationships they mistake for love. Having seen high school from two sides now (as a student and then as a teacher), I know that this cycle of violence begins early for many of our teens…
Ready, Set, Sleep – A Super-Light and Easy to Set-Up Travel Crib
When my first child was born, I went on a quest for the lightest playard/Travel Crib available. Since then, some new lightweight cribs have come on the market but assembly was a challenge. Now, BabyBjorn has a new entry into the lightweight travel crib category. BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light has a simple “one movement” assembly, making it an innovative new baby gear offering…
