Babyproofing experts recommend putting a faucet cover over the bathtub spout to protect your baby’s head from bumps and burns. When baby got too big to bathe in the sink, I bought the original Boon Flo spout cover ($14.99). There were cheaper options, but I picked the Boon Flo because it easily accomodated the shower pull […]
Contest Winners
Congrats to Kathy (comment #46) who won the $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate. Here’s Kathy’s comment: We have a lot of home improvement projects on the “to do list” — painting the living room, upgrading a bathroom, maybe some new hardwood floors. Thanks for this contest! Congrats to Tammy (#299) who won a copy of […]
New Exercise DVD Roundup: Win 6 New Fitness DVDs
If you enjoy group fitness classes but don’t want to pay pricey gym membership fees, exercise DVDs are an inexpensive and effective way to feel the burn. Most fitness DVDs sell for under $20, so they are a cheap way to exercise in your own home. I received a bunch of newly-released fitness DVD titles to […]
12 Days of Giveaways Winners!
Here are the winners of our 12 Days of Giveaways, featuring some of our picks for the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2008! One Step Ahead 3-in-1 Stepping Stone Play Mat: Susan, who said, “I really like the Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toy. I think he would just love it. Thank you for offering this great […]
What He Really Wants: Win a $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate
Shopping for dad can be difficult. Many men view gifts of clothing much the way women view receiving small kitchen appliances and cleaning supplies as presents– way too utilitarian. Practical gifts are useful, but they are not exciting. But who wants to waste money on frivolous things in this economy? Seriously….how many office toys and other useless […]
Win a Digital Photo Frame from Staples!
Staples sent us one of their great gift items to try out: the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame (ARV $99.99, on sale right now for $59.99). Digital Photo Frames make great gifts for gadget lovers. I’m giving the Omnitech™ 7” Digital Photo Frame to my husband so he can display and share hundreds of pictures […]
Holiday DVD Roundup: Win Classic Christmas Favorites!
I love so much about the holiday season: decorating the tree, baking cookies, singing carols, spending time with family…dressing my baby up in cheesy outfits. (That’s him in the Santa suit and me in the reindeer antlers!) But most of all…I love the way the holiday season inspires kindness from strangers and brings out the best in people. In the […]
Deck the Halls with Method Holiday Fragrances
Method wants to help you “spruce” up your home for the Holidays. I tried out their potpourri ornament, soy candles, and hand wash in seasonal scents and I can’t wait to share them with our guests for Christmas! These winter holiday fragrances smell divine–the scent of berries, pine needles, and spiced pear will waft through […]
Groovy Girls Giveaway!
Finally–a fashion doll parents and children can both love! Groovy Girls ($10-20) are stylish, ethnically diverse, affordable, and they promote positive values and actually look and dress (most of the time…there are a couple of the girls wearing heels) like real pre-teens should. The Groovy Girls achieve their hip look with funky patterns and bright […]
Win a Zoobie Pet from Little Jet Set!
Little Jet Set specializes in gear, games, and accessories for kids on the go, including award winning children’s products, children’s luggage and bags, and travel toys. Zoobie Pets from Little Jet Set ($32) make great cuddly pals and traveling companions–a plush pet that unfolds into a pillow and blanket. They’re perfect for trips to Grandma’s […]
