I’m positively giddy. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this way about a few yards of fabric before. If I had to commit to just one baby sling, I think it would be my new Zolowear Ring Sling in Solstice. I bought it from Along for the Ride and used my coupon code–and I could […]
Help for the Overscheduled: BusyBodyBook
Since I’m balancing full-time work, multiple volunteer projects and family commitments, time-management tools are the key to my sanity.Every year I buy an organizer to keep track of my schedule and hold all my to-do lists. Since my weekends are every bit as busy as my weekdays, I hate planners that expect me to squeeze […]
If this Glider’s a Rockin’
Sure, babies are super cute, but Mom deserves some swag, too. Gliders are a wonderful way to show mom you appreciate her. Pregnant moms, nursing moms, and moms who just need a break will love a glider. Newborns are soothed by rocking and many babies nurse better with a little motion. Gliders are also a […]
Shopping Cart and High Chair Seat Covers: Best Budget Buy and an Ultra-Chic Splurge
Shopping carts are icky. They have germs and hard, metal edges. No wonder kids love to ride in them–because it drives mama nuts. (short trip for Mama Luxe) Same goes double for those restaurant high chairs. Luckily, some innovative folks have come up with seat covers. You have a ton of options out there but […]
The Best Playards: Lightest, Budget, Compact, and Full Feature
I am an obsessive comparison shopper. I research size, weight, price, convenience, style, and features–locating the best deals for you! In this case, I was looking for a light weight playard that could hold my ever-growing giant baby…but what if your baby, or your apartment, is smaller and you want a compact playard? What if […]
Playards: The Best and The Lightest
Even parents who practice attachment-style parenting occasionally need a safe place to place baby when tending to a hot stove, traveling, or visiting child-free friends. Playards keep baby secure during those times. Which playard to buy depends on your intended use. If you are in a tiny city apartment, you may want to save space […]
Sunhats on Sale: Safe Fun in the Sun
Sunhats for baby are a momma gotta have for the summer. These accessories are essential for protecting baby’s delicate skin, especially the littlest newborns who are not yet ready for sunscreen. Baby Diva has this adorable sunhat from earlier this season from Old Navy but she needs the next size and they are already sold […]
Co-Sleeper a Breastfeeding, C-Section, and Attachment Parenting Essential
How many items of baby gear can a mama say she uses every day? The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper is the only thing in the house I can say I use more often than the Safer Bather. Recent studies suggest that babies sleep more safely in the same room with mama. Placing your baby to sleep […]
End Colic and Help Baby Sleep: This Swaddling Blanket IS a Miracle
Do not even consider purchasing a cheap imitator. The Miracle Blanket is the real deal. Baby Diva earned her name between approximately weeks three through ten, during which time she did the colic thing. The kiddo would refuse to sleep anywhere but in my arms–and I had to be perpetually moving. As soon as I […]
Mama Luxe’s Favorite Diaper Bags
Silk brocade… luxurious, sleek, beautiful. These satin-smooth bags will take you through any season and any fabulous situation. Hmmm…Mama Luxe’s favorite diaper bags bear a striking resemblance to Mama-To-Be’s favorite briefcase. Currently I carry Baby Diva’s gear in the Kecci Shanghai II Mommy Diaper Bag in Chartreuse. I get at least one compliment a week […]
