Protecting your baby’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays is essential. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to jet off to Anguilla, the winter is no time to get lax about sunscreen–sun reflected off of the snow can be twice as strong. Celebrity moms, like Jennifer Garner, use Baby Silk Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes […]
Wabi Sabi: Finding Grace in the Ordinary
Children already appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary, so Wabi Sabi will just feel right. Beautifully illustrated with collages of torn paper, found objects, and natural materials, Wabi Sabi follows the eponymous kitty on a journey to find the meaning of his name. Along the way he discovers that wabi sabi is “hard to […]
Be Natural, B Nature
Nothing is softer than baby’s skin, but B Nature’s organic cotton is running a close second. Although I do not always spring for organic, I prefer clothing baby in organic cotton pajamas, like this B Nature romper. Since newborns spend a lot of time in their pajamas, why not give them the safety and comfort […]
Winter Wonderland Readings
Here are two enchanting additions to your library for cozy winter readings by the fireside: Winter Trees and The Snow Queen. Winter Trees, by Carole Gerber and Leslie Evans is a strikingly gorgeous look at the silhouettes of trees in the winter. Graphic illustrations accented with mat silver accompany poetic descriptions of the trunks, branches, […]
12 Days of Giveaways Winners!
Here are the winners of our 12 Days of Giveaways, featuring some of our picks for the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2008! One Step Ahead 3-in-1 Stepping Stone Play Mat: Susan, who said, “I really like the Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toy. I think he would just love it. Thank you for offering this great […]
Win a Digital Photo Frame from Staples!
Staples sent us one of their great gift items to try out: the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame (ARV $99.99, on sale right now for $59.99). Digital Photo Frames make great gifts for gadget lovers. I’m giving the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame to my husband so he can display and share hundreds of pictures […]
Deck the Halls with Method Holiday Fragrances
Method wants to help you “spruce” up your home for the Holidays. I tried out their potpourri ornament, soy candles, and hand wash in seasonal scents and I can’t wait to share them with our guests for Christmas! These winter holiday fragrances smell divine–the scent of berries, pine needles, and spiced pear will waft through […]
Pump It Up!
As a breastfeeding mom, I’m really attached to my baby in the literal sense. Newborns need to eat frequently, with some “dining at mom’s” every two hours or so. If you want to breastfeed and go back to work, go out on a child-free date with your husband, or just have someone else take one […]
Suri Cruise’s Ladybug Shoes – As Seen On Oprah
Last Spring, I saw Oprah’s interview with Tom Cruise, and immediately recognized Suri’s Ladybug Shoes and posted about these adorable Ladybug Shoes from the Oprah interview. Little did I realize, the Monkey Toes Little Lady Shoes had actually been gifted to Tom and Katie as part of a gift basket from one of my favorite […]
Surround Your Baby with Beauty and Art
As an art lover, I’ve already started taking my children along to exhibits and I want to surround them with works that will stimulate their minds and deepen their appreciation of beauty. For our children’s rooms, we add in accent pieces on our own, like valances and stencils, and hang a professional work of art […]
