When I was a kid, I really loved Valentine’s Day. Two of my favorite things are craft projects and giving gifts, so I loved making and exchanging homemade Valentine’s Day cards. If you’re looking for a great Valentine’s Day movie to watch with young children, check out the newest Elmo DVD- Sesame Street: Elmo Loves You! I’ll […]
Win a Palace for Your Princess
Girlie little princesses who want a playspace of their own will adore the Playskool Dream Town Sweet Lily Castle. We’re loving this well-designed play house (ahem, castle) from the Playskool Dream Town Collection. Although I always prefered GI Joe to Barbie and black to pink, my preschooler is drawn to pretty shoes and dresses in […]
Pretty in Pink: Win the New Pink Boon Flo and Bug Pod
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 […]
Deal of the Day: Bravado Nursing Bras on Sale
You can get great deals on breastfeeding essentials at Nursing Mother Supplies! Owned and operated by a mom and certified lactation consultant, Nursing Mother Supplies offers excellent customer service. When my son was born in April, Jen (the owner) helped me pick out just the right bras and breastpump accessories. I knew I liked the Bravado […]
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 […]
Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Kids of All Ages
Some of the best gifts cost less than $20. Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers for kids of all ages. Stocking Stuffer for Adults and Kids (1st grade and up): I am crazy about Bananagrams. This travel-sized game is about the size of large banana– perfect for stashing in your purse to keep […]
