Guests at my baby shower were oowing ahhing over the diaper cake centerpiece from Diaper Cakewalk. I received the Blue Caramel Diaper Cake (pictured), which perfectly coordinated with the blue and chocolate invitations and decorations selected by the shower hosts. I’ve purchased diaper cakes as presents for other baby showers in the past, so I could recognize the superior quality […]
Host an Indoor Easter Egg Hunt Party
Easter is early this year. Even if the weather is chilly, you can still throw a great Easter Egg Hunt Party using these tips from my friend Martie Duncan. I can’t wait to make the Marshmallow Peeps Cake (check out Martie’s article for more info). What a great decoration. I know Peeps are unhealthy and full […]
Win a $50 Gift Certificate from Hanes.com
Hanes.com recently launched a site designed just for moms and kids Hanes.com/kids. Hanes Kids features features “Smart Solutions” (e.g. activity organizers, packing lists, two-for-one offers, spring cleaning tips, etc), online games for kids, and easy craft ideas for the whole family. The craft ideas are easy, fun and affordable. One of my favorites was tip […]
It Does a Body Good: Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3
I recently tried a sample of Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3. I won’t attempt to describe the taste since I’m not as gifted as this popular Amazon.com reviewer. Also, it won’t come as a surprise to you that Horizon Organic Milk tastes like…milk. Horizon Organic is produced with no antibiotics, no added growth hormones and […]
What Mom Really Wants
Looking for a gift for a new mom? While traditional gifts like flowers are always popular, consider giving an unconventional gift like food delivery to make mom’s life a bit easier. I recently had the opportunity to sample food from HomeBistro.com. Home Bistro is a gourmet meal-delivery service. Unlike diet meal-delivery plans like the Zone […]
Cookies Make Me Happy
I wrote previously about how much I love David’s Cookies. They have some of the best prices in the business- plus free shipping. If you’re looking for an affordable, delicious Easter gift for out-of-town friends and family, David’s Cookies is having a sale. Click the banner below to purchase:
Beech-Nut Gift Basket Giveaway
You might have noticed that Mamanista has a chic new design. To celebrate our new look, we’re giving away a $75 Gift Basket of Beech-Nut products (pictured). Beech-Nut has a new look too! They recently introduced Easy Pour packaging for their dry cereals to eliminate the mess and spillage typical of traditional box packaging for […]
Easy Peasy Recipes for Beating Winter Blues
Munching on delicious, fresh-from-the-oven cookies is one of my favorite remedies for the winter blues. While I love making traditional chocolate chip cookies, there’s something exciting about trying a new recipe. 101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes by Lucinda and Heather Wallace is chock full of easy-to-make, original cookie recipes like Chocolatey Raspberry Streusal Bars, Cherry […]
Sweets for the Sweet
This Valentine’s Day, say “I love you…and all of humanity…and our planet, too.” Alter-Eco makes delicious chocolates that are healthy for you, the environment, and the farm workers who make these treats. These scrumptious chocolate bars are 100% natural, and free of gluten, soy, GMO’s, emulsifiers, artificial flavors or sweeteners. We especially enjoyed the black-out […]
Host a Girls’ Night In Party With Tips From Party-Planning Expert Martie Duncan
Tired of being supermom? Miss hanging out with your girlfriends? Instead of going out on the town, indulge in your favorite guilty pleasures during a Girls’ Night-In party. Party-expert Martie Duncan gives tips for planning the perfect, no-fuss Girls’ Night-In Party in her new series at MSN. You can serve everything from doughnuts and candy […]
