We’re very excited to bring you our Earth Day Eco-Friendly Product Guide for Families, complete with eco-chic tips, earth-friendly free services, organic gifts, and coupon codes. We’ll also be featuring lots of environmentally-friendly products and contests during the next two weeks. We hope you’ll enjoy our guide and share it with your friends!
A New Member of the Mamanista Family!
Mama-to-Be gave birth to a BIG bouncing baby boy at 3:24, April 6, 2008! Obviously she’ll need a new nickname, and so will baby boy…any suggestions?
Toddling in these Robeez Tredz
Robeez set the standard for soft, leather baby shoes. From sweeter than sugar kittens to saucy crowns to rockin’ flaming guitars, Robeez has been a leader in hip baby footwear. Now Robeez is launching a new line of outdoor shoes for the toddling set: Robeez Tredz!. I had the opportunity to check out a pair […]
What to Get to Prepare for Baby: Win a Copy of “Baby Lists”
The amount of baby gear on the market is overwhelming. It’s hard to distinguish the “must-haves” from the “nice-to-haves” when you’re browsing your favorite baby website or standing in the aisles of Babies R Us. Baby Lists: What to Do and What to Get to Prepare for Baby, a consumer’s guide for expectant parents, provides practical advice on […]
Is my (Doll)House Safe?
A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse. Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about the lead paint recalls. […]
Language Littles Dolls Help Kids Learn Another Language
I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I’m proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us. We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s First Steps in Spanish, and […]
Mom4Life Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
Mom4Life is one of our favorite stores for hip mamas because the super chic gear and accessories are all designed by fabulous mamas! We’ll be featuring some of the clever and useful products in our upcoming Mother’s Day guide, like the Smart Mom Teething Pendants, but we wanted to get you this great coupon code […]
Baby Shower Favors: How to Make Boo-Boo Bunny Favors with LUSH Bath Bombs
A great baby shower favor should reflect the mama-to-be’s personality and be a treat guests will enjoy. Mama Luxe and Fairy Godmother, who hosted my baby shower, knew that LUSH bath products are one of my favorite things and that my taste in baby clothing is fairly traditional. Mama Luxe has sophisticated and hip taste […]
Beach Pack Contest Winner
Congratulations to Pam from NJ who won our Beach Pack contest. Didn’t Win? You can buy the Beach Pack, Mamanista’s pick for best beach bag, at www.beachpack.net. You’ll also have another chance to win a Beach Pack in June when the new Beach Pack Mini hits the market!
International Baby of Mystery: Little Jet Set Travel Gear and Toys
Whether it is a trip down the block to the doctor’s or a journey across the globe, preparation for travel with children is key. Little Jet Set is a cute children’s store with a selection of innovative products for keeping babies and children safe, comfortable, and occupied during travel. My toddler is entranced by the […]