I’ve been looking for a hard floor cleaner for as long as I’ve had hard floors. Typical upright vacuums don’t work because they are designed around a rotating brush to funnel debris towards a single suction point. If you put the spinning brush on a wood floor it just throws debris all over. If you […]
Burn Awareness Week
February 1-7 is Burn Awareness Week, and Shriners Hopsital for Children is kicking off a year-long campaign focused on preventing gasoline burn injuries. According to a study published in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, there are an estimated 10,000 pediatric burn injuries annually in the United States. Most burn injuries are […]
Deal of the Day: Shop at SYMS and Donate 3% to the AHA
You can get great discounts on designer clothing at SYMS, and now you can even donate 3% of your purchase to the American Heart Association. Click here to print a coupon. Just give the coupon to the cashier when you make your purchase, and SYMS will make the donation to the AHA. It’s a simple way […]
Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food Contest
Earth’s Best offers a wide variety of organic baby food. In order to raise awareness about their new rewards program, they’re giving away a prize pack of Earth’s Best baby food to one lucky Mamanista reader. Earth’s Best knows that many parents are looking for ways to trim their grocery bills and is offering the […]
Shapewear Solutions: Yummie Tummie Review
While only good old fashioned exercise and a healthy diet will get you looking as fabulous as the model pictured here, the right shapewear can make you look slimmer and sleeker. Many celebs (like Katie Holmes and Beyonce) have been caught by the paparazzi wearing Spanx. Oprah’s a fan of shapewear line- Yummie Tummie. Unlike […]
Win a Sexy Nursing Bra for Valentine’s Day
Nursing Moms have the right to feel sexy too, and the right bra can make a nursing mama feel more attractive. Nursing Mother Supplies is owned by a mom and lactation consultant, who only stocks products she has tried and recommends for breastfeeding mamas. Their owner gave me lots of great advice on which products to […]
Elmo Loves You DVD Review and Giveaway
When I was a kid, I really loved Valentine’s Day. Two of my favorite things are craft projects and giving gifts, so I loved making and exchanging homemade Valentine’s Day cards. If you’re looking for a great Valentine’s Day movie to watch with young children, check out the newest Elmo DVD- Sesame Street: Elmo Loves You! I’ll […]
Pretty in Pink: Win the New Pink Boon Flo and Bug Pod
Babyproofing experts recommend putting a faucet cover over the bathtub spout to protect your baby’s head from bumps and burns. When baby got too big to bathe in the sink, I bought the original Boon Flo spout cover ($14.99). There were cheaper options, but I picked the Boon Flo because it easily accomodated the shower pull […]
Honoring Dr. King: Make 1/19/09 a Day On, Not a Day Off
It’s fitting that Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated the day before the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama. So many people across the country and around the world are inspired by this historic event. Wouldn’t it be great if we could take that enthusiasm and transform it into something great by participating in the Day of […]
Deal of the Day: Bravado Nursing Bras on Sale
You can get great deals on breastfeeding essentials at Nursing Mother Supplies! Owned and operated by a mom and certified lactation consultant, Nursing Mother Supplies offers excellent customer service. When my son was born in April, Jen (the owner) helped me pick out just the right bras and breastpump accessories. I knew I liked the Bravado […]
