Mama-to-Be loves unique hand-painted furniture, but she lacks the patience or artistic talent to paint intricate designs or to sand unpainted wood. Luckily, it’s never been easier to design one-of-a-kind kids’ rooms. Warm Biscuit offers a custom furniture design feature that only requires three steps. Step 1) Pick your furniture. Step 2) Pick your paint […]
Teach Your Tot to Dial 911
Toddler calls 911 after mother collapses — he learned by reading THIS BOOKGood job, kiddo! A toddler knew to call 911 when his mother collapsed and lost consciousness, thanks to a children’s book his grandmother had sent several months earlier. Tony Sharpe was home in North Pole with his mother, Courtenay, on April 10, when […]
Friday Playgroup – May 4
Mamanista’s rollercoaster ride through blogland… Some Days… It Don’t Pay to Get Outta Bed: The Cartoon Medium IS the Message (L.A. Daddy) Silly Celebrity Breastfeeding Stories: Celeb Fun (Mama Knows Breast) The Black Hole Pit of Despair: Raise your hand if you haven’t been there. (Queen of the Bad Mommies) Activity #186: Schedule something special […]
Chic, Funky Mother’s Day Gifts at Uncommon Goods
If you are looking for Unique Gifts for Mother’s Day, visit Uncommon Goods. They have gifts for the professional mother with flair, the glamazon mom, and the fun and funky mama. They have tons of gifts made from recyclable materials and an Herbal Garden Pail Kit for the Earth Mother. Their storefront is easy to […]
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. The CPSC staff’s risk assessment concludes […]
Recalls – 5/3/07
Visit http://www.cpsc.gov/ for more information on these recalls. Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children’s Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard Name of product: Children’s Airwalk® Compel Shoes Hazard: Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Description: This recall involves Airwalk® Compel clog shoes sold in […]
Mama Luxe’s NEW Diaper Bag
I always get compliments on my Kecci Shanghai Mommy Bag and I do think it looks snazzy with just about every outfit I have. However, I wanted something fresh for summer. Something as cool and crisp as the summer is hot and sultry. Okay, perhaps I am expecting too much from a diaper bag. After […]
Cooking Tip for Busy Moms
Mama-to-Be Cleaning Tip: If soaking and scrubbing doesn’t get the burnt-on food off, fill your pot with some water and add a tablespoon of dishwasher soap. Bring the pot to a boil and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. When it’s cooled a bit but before the water gets to room temperature, you can […]
Ten Things I Love About Old Navy
Baby wardrobes need a solid base of fun, but useful clothes. As much as Mama Luxe enjoys finding one-of-a-kind, unique, special items for Baby Diva, she also gets excited about spotting bargains on items that are chic, yet practical. Mama Luxe would not have turned her nose up at Thalia’s Old Navy pants! In fact, […]
If this Glider’s a Rockin’
Sure, babies are super cute, but Mom deserves some swag, too. Gliders are a wonderful way to show mom you appreciate her. Pregnant moms, nursing moms, and moms who just need a break will love a glider. Newborns are soothed by rocking and many babies nurse better with a little motion. Gliders are also a […]