With the latest recalls, many parents are turning to handmade artisan toys and items made in nations with higher safety standards. As consumers, we have to ensure the toy companies are holding their factories to the highest standards. HABA toys and accessories are mostly made from cloth and wood and have an old world charm […]
Better than a Post-It Note
If I need to remember to pick something up or take something with me (like a pie for the potluck party I’m attending), I’ll often leave myself a little note. A reminder note isn’t useful if you don’t see it, and that’s why my preferred note-stashing location is my door. A post-it note stuck to […]
Baby Daddy Rants and Raves For Your Amusement
Need a good laugh? Pre-order Steve Almond’s (Not that You Asked): Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions. A collection of essays that would qualify as TMI (too much information) if it wasn’t so hysterical, (Not that You Asked) is a nice dose of guilt-free schadenfreude…because Almond not only volunteers these vulnerable, honest, and embarrassingly amusing stories, he […]
Friday Playgroup: August 10, 2007
Natural Mommy is resolving to avoid using television as part of her parenting toolbox after reading that Educational DVDs Slow Infant Learning (New Scientist) and Kim is, let’s face it, gloating (heart shaped hedges): Is it the lack of interaction, or the videos themselves? So what do you think… Useful supplement to interactive play? Essential […]
Happy First Birthday, Baby Diva!
Baby Diva wants to thank you for helping her celebrate her birthday. We raised a lot of awareness and $512.00 for the American Heart Association. The tribute page will stay up for a while so you can still donate if you want to contribute to the important research and education work the AHA does. She’ll […]
Everyone’s a Winner in our Lindie & Friends Contest
Congratulations to Betsy from Texas, our Lindie & Friends Contest Winner. Betsy won her favorite Lindie & Friend’s doll Jodi. Jodi loves to eat small, colorful candy. She also loves tap dancing, reading celebrity magazines,and cats. Aside from the tap dancing, that sounds a lot like me. You may not have won a free doll, […]
Rock Out, With Your Baby Out
Pic from ENEWSBUZZ.COM Gwen Stefani has caused a lot of controversy with her babywearing of Kingston Rossdale in the past. First incorrect positioning in a GORGEOUS Rockin’ Baby Reversible Sling and a STUNNING Oopa Baby Sling, similar to this embroidered beauty. These beautiful slings are easy to use and I’m surprised no one helped Gwen […]
Personalized Nursery Art from KooKoo Bear Kids
I just drool over pictures of celebrity nurseries in magazines. But I am not willing to spend thousands on nursery decor. I’ll gladly invest money in safety items, healthy food and anything essential. But let’s face facts: nursery decor is for mommies rather than babies. Babies don’t know the difference between designer sheets vs. something […]
Hip Maternity Accessory: Use B. Buckles to Wear Your Pre-Pregnancy Jeans
Many mamas-to-be are confused about how to dress during that transitional period when they’re too small for maternity clothing but too big for their pre-pregnancy wardrobe. But being pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to trade in your designer jeans right away. One of my friends extended her jeans using black Goody Ouchless rubber bands, […]
Hot Baby Carrier: The Beco, Baby!
If you’ve been wondering about the Beco, baby, we’ll give you the scoop. I had the opportunity to try out this hot carrier and I can see why babywearing shops have trouble keeping it in stock. Let’s start with the obvious–no matter what your style, you are sure to find a cute, chic, or cutting […]
