Once we left the realm of purees for baby, I was a bit mystified. Is this enough food? How large should the bites be? What sort of quick dishes will appeal to my little one? Baby has always ate well, but I want to encourage her to continue enjoying her food. My usual favorite references […]
Craft With Confidence: Safer Supplies for Kids
Right now, crafting with my Baby is still a day dream, but I can’t wait until we sit down at our table, cover it in newspaper, and make some fabulous projects. Back when I was a teenage counselor, the arts & crafts teacher remarked how she loved having our group because I “modeled enthusiasm” so […]
Craftsbury Kids Coupon for 10% Off their Handcrafted and Heirloom Gifts (Deal of the Day)
What wouldn’t I want at Craftsbury Kids? If you are short on ideas, they have a fabulous gift guide. The Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set is high on Baby’s Christmas Wish List–handmade in the USA of reforested birch hardwood and painted with child-safe paints and sealers. I’m not the only one who […]
Win a $50 Gift Certificate from Gifts.com
Busy moms have little time to shop. Luckily, Gifts.com makes it easy to find the perfect gift. They offer products from hundreds of top merchants. If you’re stumped for ideas, you can even try the Personality Profiler. Just answer a few questions about your friend or family member, and you’ll get gift suggestions tailored to […]
Dolls, Plush Animals, and Other Cuddly Friends
When I was little I did not really play with dolls, but I had dozens of “stuffies,” plush animals that I brought into bed with me every night. Every little child should have a constant companion, a friend that is so much more than the sum of its stitches and fabric parts. We know that […]
Name Your Tune Personalized Children’s Songs Giveaway
Name Your Tune is a special, sweet gift for any child in your life. My baby had the most comical look of surprise and delight the first time the CD player sang out her name. Children need to know that they are cherished–and hearing her name as part of her favorite songs will delight your […]
Excitement! Adventure! You!
The hero of the The First Adventures of Incredible You is adventurous, unique, and confident–just like your child. And you’ll have the chance to win one at the end of this review. This personalized storybook by Custom Made for Kids describes our Baby growing into exactly the sort of child we hope and expect she […]
Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and Gifts
These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items. We’ve been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect toy. So, we’ve put together […]
Instant Photo Gratification: Picturemate Dash Printer
At our house, we take a lot of pictures. Granny, Grandma, and me are all obsessed with chronicling Baby Diva, the early years. So, I was very excited to have the opportunity to test the Epson PictureMate Dash. We immediately had an opportunity to see the convenience of this new photo printer. The ladies at […]
Shrek Cookbook: Dine with Shrek and Fiona
Don’t know what to make for Halloween? How about whipping up a batch of stir-fry worms and insects, or perhaps you’d like to chew on swamp rat kebabs, or maybe make a mini-eyeball pizza for a quick snack? All these dreadful delights are in the Shrek Cookbook. Some of the recipes have scream-worthy names (Swamp […]