One of our hot holiday toy picks for 2008, TOOBEEZ are a toy the whole family will enjoy. TOOBEEZ can best be described as giant Tinker Toys. The TOOBEEZ building system consists of different sized tubes and connecting spheres. Construction is easy. Just insert either end of the tube into one of the sphere’s 10 keyholes and twist […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Learning Tower Discount Code and Contest
The kitchen is the heart of the home. In most households, family life centers around the kitchen. It’s where we cook, eat, play and work. And kids like to be where the action is. (Need proof? I’m typing this blog post at my kitchen table while my son plays on the floor next to me with a […]
Make a Splash
Imagine a toy that is reusable, suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children, rolls up for storage, and inspires creativity without any mess–and you’ll have Aquadoodle. My daughter will draw all day long, but she always wants a clean page. We save a few of her paintings, but mainly she just enjoys doodling. Since she […]
Animal Planet Baby and Toddler Costumes
What’s cuter than cute? Baby animals. Even cuter? Your baby dressed up as a baby animal for Halloween. Check out these Animal Planet™ Infant and Toddler Costumes, available in Meerkat, Monkey, Lemur, White Tiger, and Sea Otter. My favorite is the Animal Planet Collector’s Edition Meerkat Infant Costume (also available as the Meerkat Toddler Costume). […]
Clip-On Fun
Toddlers have remarkable imaginations. Mine will stick two blocks together and proudly proclaim it a “kitty cat…with shoes!” So, we favor open-ended toys that allow her to explore her own creativity. If you are looking for something a cleaner and less pointy than two sticks and some rocks, then building blocks are a classic for […]
Love Mama Earth With EarthLust Stainless Steel Water Bottles
My family uses eco-friendly and chic stainless steel water bottles to reduce landfill and our exposure to the chemicals in plastics. EarthLust bottles are fantastically chic, manufactured from a slender, tapered custom mold and coated with non-toxic paints. Each delicately rendered design evokes a love of, or a deeply respectful lust for, nature. Some of […]
Everyday Guys, Extraordinary Children’s Music
Juice Box Heroes, the new CD by the Imagination Movers, has been continuously playing in my car for months. The Imagination Movers, an alternative rock band for preschoolers, makes upbeat, energetic music with witty lyrics that even parents can love. Since Baby Mwah and I are fans of their music, we were excited to get a chance to interview the band […]
Brain Quest: Flashcards for Preschool and Kindergarten
Children learn naturally through exploration and discovery, not through flashy gadgets and gizmos. The best way to encourage a life long love of learning is to share that journey with your child. Brain Quest from Workman Publishing makes a series of flashcard games for children as young as two to encourage parent-child interaction. There are […]
Keep Crayons and Art Supplies Organized with Doodlebugz
My daughter enjoys drawing, carrying her things in bags, organizing her toys (must have gotten that from Daddy). Doodlebugz offers Crayon Keepers, DoodleBags, Crayon Aprons and Toolbelts, and Crayon Purses and Duffle Bags that allow her to do all three. These licensed Crayola products, available at Princess Linens, allow your little artist to keep supplies […]
A Boon for Pottying
The Boon Potty Bench is a top potty pick for good reason. First, it is secure and stable. The last thing you want is for your toddler to take a tumble and swear off potties. Second, it is accessible and comfy. Because the potty is low to the ground with a gently curving wide seat, […]
