Skimbaco carries luxury clothing and accessories for babies, children, and mothers. The cheerful colors and fanciful designs at Skimbaco make this boutique a standout. As I browse their website, the whimsical European sensibility transports me to a more friendly place, where healthy children play and learn as attentive parents watch on joyfully. (Perhaps I should […]
Friday Playgroup: May 25
A Summer Reading List… Two: What a beautiful gift, just the right color and always the perfect size. (GGC) Code Brown the Solid Remix: Why is it so much funnier when he writes it than when I live it? (Baby Daddy) The Eight Types of Playground Parents: Uh, oh, I think I’m Crazy PTA Lady […]
Baby Loves Jazz…and so does Mamanista!
Vivid illustrations and adult-friendly music for kids make the Baby Loves Jazz series a winner. Each book guides baby through an aspect of her world using the lens of Jazz. The funky drawings and engaging recordings are consistent throughout the series. I was able to review Ella Elephant Scats Like That: Baby Loves Jazz and […]
Predict Baby’s Future with this Hilarious and Adorable Onesie
Celebrate the mom-to-be’s quirky sense of humor and be a hit at your next baby shower with a mysterio infant t-shirt ($13.00). Will he be handsome, will he be rich? What will be, will be…but if you really want to know Baby’s fate now, ask Mysterio! Each t-shirt is high-quality cotton and fits up to […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Mamanista!
Please check out our Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008! This is our archived 2007 Father’s Day Gift Guide: Men are ultimately very simple in terms of their wants and needs…but we ladies feel compelled to shop for them, anyway. I’ve been pumping Super Dad for ideas and here are some of Mamanista’s picks for Father’s […]
Find a Trustworthy Babysitter with Sittercity
Whether you are a working mom, a work at home mom, or a stay at home mom, you deserve a break. Quality childcare can be difficult to find, but Sittercity makes it easy. Two growing trends place increasing stress on new mommies: we move further away from our families and, even when we live nearby, […]
Friday Playgroup: May 18
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You!: I won’t spoil the surprise ending (Suburban Turmoil) “Why Mommy” enjoys Changing Times and catches the Closet Cleaning Bug, saying Out With the Old (Toddler Planet) Melinda clues non-Moms in on What Moms Really Want… (Planet Mom) School Yard Snob part 2: Moms, don’t let your daughters grow […]
A Good Pair of Mommy Shoes
Once upon a time, I lived in high heels. A complete stranger actually broke out in applause after watching me run across the street in a pair of four inch stack heels. In those same bright red high-heeled sandals, I once scaled an eight foot iron gate. Alas, being a mommy does change some things. […]
Father’s Day Idea: Design Your Own Tie
Fit to Be Tied Ties are the “flowers” equivalent for men. Sure, they are safe…but safe can be so very boring. Mom may be able to pick out a stylish accessory, but most Dads already have plenty of neckties. If the young kids make the selection, you may get something truly unusual…which will also describe […]
HABA Toys Have Old-World Charm
Combining old-world charm with progressive design, HABA produces high-quality, but affordable toys for babies. Like the handcrafted toys of yesteryear, most of HABA’s items are made out of wood (naturally germ-resistant) and cloth. With stories in the news about the possible dangers of plastic toys, the safety-appeal of these more natural materials is clear. HABA’s […]
