Mimi the Sardine makes gorgeous children’s products manufactured in the USA from exuberantly playful eco-coated, soil and water resistant, cotton fabrics from Sweden. The cotton fabric is coated with acrylic, not PVC. I checked out Mimi the Sardine’s adorable Lunch Bug, a sweet little lunch bag with a carry handle. We like the idea of […]
Oompa Toys Coupon Code – One Day Only! (Deal of the Day)
Oompa Toys Labor Day special discount 10% of any order over $40. Good for labor day ONLY 09.01.2008, expires at midnight use “LABOR2008”. If you miss this fabulous deal but need to pick up some Back to School Supplies, there’s still a chance to Shop Oompa with a discount code: Oompa’s Back-to-School Sale is here! […]
How to Find a Good Babysitter
Kids across the country head back to school next week. I don’t have a school-aged child, but I do have a teenage mother’s helper who comes a few days a week to help with the baby. So “Back to School” meant I needed to find a new babysitter. While I’m fortunate to live close to […]
Babies R Us Coupon Codes (Deal of the Day)
To Celebrate Labor Day, Babies R Us is offering some amazing Coupon Codes and Promotions, including $5 off $25 and discounts on strollers, baby slings and carriers, car seats, bedding, and more! Click to use any of these fabulous special offers! $5 off $25 purchase, exclusions apply. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1 Save $20 […]
Children’s Clothing as Sweet as Candy
Shopping at Coco Bonbons I feel like, well, a kid in a candy store. This is unique, quality children’s clothing of the kind my grandmothers used to lovingly purchase–stylish but with a whimsical touch. Coco Bonbons has released its Fall Collection for Girls and Boys and it is just absolutely darling. For Girls, I love […]
Divas and Rockstars, Sandbox Threads, and Princess Linens Doodlebugz Winners!
Congratulations to our latest contest winners: Evelyn, who won our Sandbox Threads contest and commented: I love the Heather BFF tee for toddlers Pick up a Hip and Retro Baby or Toddler T-Shirt from Sandbox Threads and use coupon code mamanista for 20% off (ends Aug. 30). — Kath, who won our Princess Linens DoodleBugz […]
Deal of the Day: Get $100 off the Amazon Kindle
We reviewed the Kindle: Amazon’s New Wireless Reading Device a few months ago. (Click here for a full review.) Since our review, the Kindle’s price has fallen from nearly $400 to $359. For a limited time, you also can get an additional $100 off your Kindle purchase if you register for the new Amazon Rewards Credit Card. So […]
Cool and Reusable Lunch Bags
Instead of buying pack after pack of brown paper lunch bags, consider a reusable lunch bag for back to school. Reusable lunch bags, like Cool Tote Lunch Sacks ($17), are better than brown bagging it. Food stays fresher, lunch doesn’t leak through, and they are good for the environment and your budget. My daughter’s tot-chic […]
It’s Time to Bring Back Game Night
I have so many positive memories of playing games with my brother and parents on rainy afternoons and on family game nights. Our post on “How to Organize Your Board Games” had a lot of reader feedback. Thanks for sharing all of your favorite games. Your comments got me thinking about how much fun board games are. […]
Lots of Contest Winners
Congrats to Sandy from Utah and Julie from Washington who won the new BeachPack Mini. Congrats to Susan from Oregon who won a hip tee from PeaceLoveMom. Congrats to Jen from Colorado who won a set of GameSavers. Congrats to Alexandra from Florida and Sharon from Massachusetts who won BusyBodyBook Organizers. Didn’t win? We’re running […]
