Angelina Jolie has been spotted wearing the Belle Baby Carrier in Organic Black Cotton in W Magazine. We brought this hip baby carrier to you first. The Belle is a celeb favorite…and I love it too. Click here for our full review of the Belle Baby Carrier. Want One For Yourself? The Belle is available for $89.95-$99.95 at www.bellebabycarriers.com and […]
Election 2008 Shopping Guide
Presidential elections are a great way to teach your children about the democratic process and U.S. history. The first presidential election I remember was in 1984. I had just turned six, and my parents brought my brother and me with them to the polls. My father let me help him pull the lever to cast his […]
Beauty After Baby: Mamanista’s Best Beauty Buys and Favorite Products
I’ve never been a fan of Desperate Housewives, but my mother persuaded me to watch the season premiere with her. For the first time, I could identify with one of the characters. Gabby, the former model, now has two children and a matching frumpy mom-style. Her old frenemy Edie is shocked by her new appearance, leading to […]
Help For Dust Allergy Sufferers
I have bad dust allergies. Spending time in a dirty, dusty house makes my eyes water and itch and gives me a sinus headache. I keep my house clean, but dust allergies are a problem in even the cleanest house. Allergists recommend using dust mite barrier pillow cases and mattress covers, and these can be a big […]
Sometimes You Just Want a Twinkie
Unless you’re blessed with Angelina Jolie’s fast metabolism and perfect genes, breastfeeding alone won’t get you back your pre-baby physique. You’ll still need to eat responsibly and exercise. But after 9 months of giving into your cravings, eating healthy can seem boring. Sometimes you might just want a Twinkie or some other naughty treat. If […]
Dress to the Nines in Childish Maternity
More than pickles and ice cream, mamas-to-be crave droolworthy clothing that’s fashionable and figure flattering. Your body may be changing, but your style doesn’t have to! Hip celeb moms like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba are fans of Childish Clothing, which is designed by Skye Hoppus (wife of Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus and author of Rock […]
Easy and Affordable Halloween Decorating Tips
My uber-creative friend Martie made these adorable and affordable pumpkin people decorations. Visit her blog to learn how to make pumpkin people. Martie is the party and entertaining expert on MSN, but she’s no Martha Stewart. Her ideas are meant to be affordable and easy for normal people to do. For a recent party, Martie […]
Halloween Children’s Boooooo-ks
Fueled by candy, children’s imagination runs wild at Halloween as they transform themselves into superheroes, animals, monsters, pirates, villains, and fairy tale characters. Feed your children’s imagination with some ghoulishly great books that they’ll enjoy long after they’ve eaten their fill of fun-size Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. You won’t need to trick your children into reading these lively […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Contests
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many stores are donating a percentage of the profits on certain items to breast cancer charities. Check out Mamanista’s Breast Cancer Shopping Guide for our roundup of the best pink ribbon stores and products. Want a chance to win a Mini Piggy from Tough Cookies, Pink Logo Body Cream from […]
Photogenic Halloween Costumes for Your Boo-tiful Baby
To get in the Halloween spirit, Baby Mwah and I have been reading Halloween Treats: A Touch-and-Feel Book ($6.99) by Tom Arma, who the New York Times called “the most published baby photographer in the world.” Baby Mwah loves looking at these sweet, cuddly babies all dressed up for their very first Halloween in adorable costumes. He can pet […]
