First, I want to send a HUGE thank you to our hostess with the mostess, Pamela Kramer of Happy Panda Baby, who also blogs at PMKU, and our three guest shower game judges: Amy from Crunchy Domestic Goddess, Kristen from Mod*Mom and Christine from Dates to Diapers! We’re having a virtual party here, and the […]
Fun, Free and Low-Cost Summer Vacation Activities for Kids
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during the summer increases 150 percent compared to the rest of the year. The AAP recommends no television under age 2 and limited television by children […]
Win an Ultra Personalized Baby Blankie
Baby Mwah loves his blanket from Fill in the Blankie, and now you have a chance to win one too! (Want to know more about these ultra personalized blankets? Check out our full review.) For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post by July 11, 2008 letting us know which blanket style […]
Car Games for the Family: Brain Quest
If you are going on a long car trip with the family, you’ll want to bring along Brain Quest for the Car, from Workman Publishing. Brain Quest is a series of cards, including suggestions for games involving the cards, with questions and answers that enlighten and amuse. Brain Quest for the Car contains 1,100 Questions […]
Stay Snug and Secure with this Stroller Blanket
When you are out for a stroll in the crisp autumn air, Secure2Me Clip On Blankets will stay attached and keep baby comfy and warm. When I had my first baby, I always had a problem keeping the blanket attached to the stroller or her sling. With Secure2Me, I won’t have that issue with our […]
Need Help Adjusting to Motherhood?
My pregnancy was such an exciting time. In eager anticipation of Baby Mwah’s arrival, I read dozens of pregnancy, parenting and baby books. I gathered a collection of developmentally-appropriate toys, a variety of board books, and baby proofed my house. I was convinced that I was ready for motherhood. I was wrong. After so many […]
Little Jet Set Baby Travel Gift Pack Contest
Traveling with a baby or toddler can be a joy if you are well-prepared and flexible. Little Jet Set aims to help you in the preparation department. We’ve reviewed some of the award winning travel gear and toys from this fabulous children’s boutique in the past and have included several of their selections in our […]
Jazz Up Your Baby’s Wardrobe With Jazzy Toes: Stylish Socks That Look Like Shoes
As I held my husband’s hand during my ultrasound and heard the technician announce, “It’s a boy!” I was overjoyed as I pictured a sweet little boy who looked like my husband playing with me and his Daddy. But afterwards in a baby store, I felt a little pang of jealosy when I saw all […]
Bjorn to Potty
BabyBjörn is known for their quality, stylish products. Most parents know them for their baby carriers, but they also make a full range of baby gear, including the BabyBjörn Potty. June is Potty Training Awareness Month (yes, they have a month for everything) and with my daughter approaching the two year mark, toilet training has […]
Get Road Ready Contest
Planning a family road trip is never easy. But a new website- www.getroadready.com– can help you plan your trip and maybe even save money on your gas. The site, which sponsored by Prestone, offers travel tips (driving directions, points of interest, advice from momblogger Brandy Schaffels) as well as car maintenance checklists. GetRoadReadyalso provides free access to Rand […]