When I was a young girl, I devoured books about spying, eager to discover the secrets of invisible ink and other tricks for espionage. At some point I moved on to learning the craft of friendship bracelets, and then to ghost stories, and so on. I suppose today’s girls look up this assortment of skills, […]
Kids Prefer these Toys and Books
Reading to your baby promotes language development, which builds the foundation for future reading skills. At Mamanista, we love innovative products that encourage an interest in reading. Kids Preferred focuses on bringing to life old favorite and new classic books for babies and toddlers. Instead of licensed characters that promote television programs, how about music, […]
Excitement! Adventure! You!
The hero of the The First Adventures of Incredible You is adventurous, unique, and confident–just like your child. And you’ll have the chance to win one at the end of this review. This personalized storybook by Custom Made for Kids describes our Baby growing into exactly the sort of child we hope and expect she […]
Bath Time! Bath Book by Boynton
Bath Time! is a fun Boynton romp through tubby time. We enjoy bath time a lot and Baby Diva always insists on a book or two while we suds her up. Bath books are perfect first books and Bath Time! is waterproof, nontoxic, and completely baby-safe! My favorite illustration is the first page. Our hero, […]
Shrek Cookbook: Dine with Shrek and Fiona
Don’t know what to make for Halloween? How about whipping up a batch of stir-fry worms and insects, or perhaps you’d like to chew on swamp rat kebabs, or maybe make a mini-eyeball pizza for a quick snack? All these dreadful delights are in the Shrek Cookbook. Some of the recipes have scream-worthy names (Swamp […]
Get Stylish with Nina Garcia from Project Runway and Elle
I’ve been reading this fun copy of The Little Black Book of Style, by Nina Garcia, and I have an extra one to give away to you! This book has fashion tips from the Fashion Director of Elle and the insightful and incisive Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia. Equally at home in couture and thrift […]
Brown Paper Bag It for Masked Halloween Fun
If you haven’t chosen a costume for yourself or your child, you still have time to purchase a Halloween costume online and we have a ton of Halloween Costume Coupons. But if you waited until the very last minute, or are hoping to DIY, then you should check out this book: What Can You Do […]
Meet the Meerkat: A Children’s Book
They’re adorable, affectionate with one another, and ferocious–and they’re so hot they have their own reality TV show. I’m not talking about The Hills…I’m talking about The Manor, Meerkat Manor. Meet the Meerkat, by Darrin Lunde, is a charming introduction to these furry, feisty, fellas for young children. A series of simple questions and answers […]
Happy Housewives
A few months ago I saw author Darla Shine on TV talking about her new book Happy Housewives. Her basic argument was that stay-at-home mothers shouldn’t feel ashamed about being at home but rather demand some respect. I was intrigued, but I never got around to buying her book. I didn’t have a baby, so […]
Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner’s Guide to Breastfeeding
I don’t doubt that “breast is best,” but I am disturbed by the social pressure in some (primarily middle and upper-middle class) areas to breastfeed.I worry about the problems some women have breastfeeding, the difficulty of balancing breastfeeding and work outside the home, and the challenge of finding a safe and comfortable place to breastfeed […]
