You’ve probably baby-proofed your home, but have you fire-proofed your home? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, nearly 47,000 household fires occur during the holidays each year. You can download a free fire safety resource guide at www.BeFireSmart.com, which is sponsored by Liberty Mutual. Since I’ve been so careful about baby-proofing, I assumed my home was fire […]
Contraband Sock Monkeys
I just love this sweest, handmade sock monkey from Craftsbury Kids. He’s super cuddly and squishy, and he was handmade in the USA from fabric socks that were made in the USA. Yet…in less than two months, it would be illegal for Craftsbury Kids to sell Calypso the Sock Monkey. Congress had the best of intentions (making […]
It’s a Wii-underful World: Mom-Approved Wii Games.
Video Games aren’t for everyone. Candace makes a big effort to engage in only “unplugged” play. Her little girl watches almost no tv, and I highly doubt she’ll be playing video games anytime soon. While I embrace the unplugged play philosophy in theory, I see a lot of value in video games as well. I have many happy […]
What He Really Wants: Win a $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate
Shopping for dad can be difficult. Many men view gifts of clothing much the way women view receiving small kitchen appliances and cleaning supplies as presents– way too utilitarian. Practical gifts are useful, but they are not exciting. But who wants to waste money on frivolous things in this economy? Seriously….how many office toys and other useless […]
Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Kids of All Ages
Some of the best gifts cost less than $20. Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers for kids of all ages. Stocking Stuffer for Adults and Kids (1st grade and up): I am crazy about Bananagrams. This travel-sized game is about the size of large banana– perfect for stashing in your purse to keep […]
It’s Not Too Late: Make a Homemade Christmas Card
Before baby was born, I used to finish all of my Christmas cards on the day after Thanksgiving. It was an important holiday tradition for me. I used Christmas cards to get in touch with old friends and to send photos to those elderly relatives and friends who just haven’t gotten the hang of email. This year, I […]
Family Vacation Spotlight: Discovery Cove, Orlando
Orlando’s reputation as a family fun destination is well-deserved, but there are plenty of attractions besides Disney. Personally, I love theme parks. I’ve visited all the Disney Parks, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios numerous times before baby was born. (I used to work at Expedia and Travelocity, so I got industry deals and traveled a lot back in […]
Share Something Sweet with Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
Ferrero Rocher Chocolates wants you to Share Something Sweet this holiday season to raise awareness and money for Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength fights hunger and poverty by funding effective community-based programs, organizations that pursue long-term solutions, and helping families help themselves through nutrition education programs. Ferrero will be donating $150,000 to Share Our Strength […]
Holiday Book Roundup: New Children’s Christmas Books
If you’re tired of reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” for the millionth time, check out these newly released Christmas books for children: The Gift of the Magi– I remember reading the classic O. Henry story in school. This new version for children is beautifully illustrated. For children unfamiliar with old-fashioned things like pocket watches, […]
Holiday DVD Roundup: Win Classic Christmas Favorites!
I love so much about the holiday season: decorating the tree, baking cookies, singing carols, spending time with family…dressing my baby up in cheesy outfits. (That’s him in the Santa suit and me in the reindeer antlers!) But most of all…I love the way the holiday season inspires kindness from strangers and brings out the best in people. In the […]
