You can get great discounts on designer clothing at SYMS, and now you can even donate 3% of your purchase to the American Heart Association. Click here to print a coupon. Just give the coupon to the cashier when you make your purchase, and SYMS will make the donation to the AHA. It’s a simple way […]
Color Your Own Rainbow
The ultimate in customization (and super fun play) is to make your own toys. You don’t have to be an expert artisan to build and decorate a quality Calafant Cardboard Toys from Creative Toy Shop. Calafant Cardboard Toys are a custom toy, imaginative craft, and enjoyable family project all in one. These toys are easy […]
Honoring Dr. King: Make 1/19/09 a Day On, Not a Day Off
It’s fitting that Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated the day before the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama. So many people across the country and around the world are inspired by this historic event. Wouldn’t it be great if we could take that enthusiasm and transform it into something great by participating in the Day of […]
Be Natural, B Nature
Nothing is softer than baby’s skin, but B Nature’s organic cotton is running a close second. Although I do not always spring for organic, I prefer clothing baby in organic cotton pajamas, like this B Nature romper. Since newborns spend a lot of time in their pajamas, why not give them the safety and comfort […]
Contraband Sock Monkeys
I just love this sweest, handmade sock monkey from Craftsbury Kids. He’s super cuddly and squishy, and he was handmade in the USA from fabric socks that were made in the USA. Yet…in less than two months, it would be illegal for Craftsbury Kids to sell Calypso the Sock Monkey. Congress had the best of intentions (making […]
Share Something Sweet with Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
Ferrero Rocher Chocolates wants you to Share Something Sweet this holiday season to raise awareness and money for Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength fights hunger and poverty by funding effective community-based programs, organizations that pursue long-term solutions, and helping families help themselves through nutrition education programs. Ferrero will be donating $150,000 to Share Our Strength […]
Charity Spotlight: Help the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an age-old tradition for children all over the world. Macy’s is collecting these letters in a special Santa letterbox at all Macy’s stores. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While you’re at the mall doing your holiday shopping, stop by Macy’s to drop […]
Baby Steps…Woodpeckers Peck
Pre-walkers, toddlers, and preschoolers will enjoy pushing around this WoodPecker Walker from Plan Toys (BabyEarth – $72). Every step your tot takes will result in a rewarding clacking sound as the two woodpeckers “peck” at the wooden walker. According to the experts, this walker helps with gross motor development, physical development and postural control. I’m not an expert…but […]
Zoom, Zoom Around the Room!
Kids love pushing little toy cars around the room. A great place to push all your little vehicles is the Driving Around Town Play Mat from Rocket Bug Toys (My Lullabug – $29). Moms know what kids like, and this mom entrepreneur thoroughly kid-tested the play mat, taking special care to create an attractive, functional, […]
Learning, Imagination and Play Fit Together
ImagiPLAY makes delightful, colorful, puzzles and toys from rubberwood and non-toxic paints under fair trade conditions. There is an ImagiPLAY Puzzle for every age: two piece puzzles for babies and toddlers, counting and alphabet puzzles for preschoolers, and more complex puzzles for school aged children. My little preschooler enjoys practicing her numbers with ImagiPLAY’s Count […]
