They’re adorable, affectionate with one another, and ferocious–and they’re so hot they have their own reality TV show. I’m not talking about The Hills…I’m talking about The Manor, Meerkat Manor. Meet the Meerkat, by Darrin Lunde, is a charming introduction to these furry, feisty, fellas for young children. A series of simple questions and answers […]
Healthy, Natural, Lead-Free Toys
With the latest recalls, many parents are turning to handmade artisan toys and items made in nations with higher safety standards. As consumers, we have to ensure the toy companies are holding their factories to the highest standards. HABA toys and accessories are mostly made from cloth and wood and have an old world charm […]
Everyone’s a Winner in our Lindie & Friends Contest
Congratulations to Betsy from Texas, our Lindie & Friends Contest Winner. Betsy won her favorite Lindie & Friend’s doll Jodi. Jodi loves to eat small, colorful candy. She also loves tap dancing, reading celebrity magazines,and cats. Aside from the tap dancing, that sounds a lot like me. You may not have won a free doll, […]
Sale on Stuffed Animals, Puppets, Plush Toys, Costumes
When I was a little girl, I used to stuff my bed so full of plush animals, you could barely find me! So, I had to let you know about this AMAZING sale on plush stuffed animals, puppets, toys, costumes and more: click here and take 50% off any order at StuffedAnimals.comâ„¢. Enter coupon code […]
Mamanista Contest: Win a Lindie and Friends Doll
We’re crazy for Lindie & Friends dolls. These huggable, handmade toys have a sweet, retro look and are the perfect size for baby or toddlers to snuggle. Each doll is made of soft high-quality fleece and cotton with hand-stitched faces, so there are no buttons which could pose a choking hazard. Lindie & Friends creator […]
HABA Toys Have Old-World Charm
Combining old-world charm with progressive design, HABA produces high-quality, but affordable toys for babies. Like the handcrafted toys of yesteryear, most of HABA’s items are made out of wood (naturally germ-resistant) and cloth. With stories in the news about the possible dangers of plastic toys, the safety-appeal of these more natural materials is clear. HABA’s […]
Promote Baby’s Development with High Contrast Wee Gallery Art Cards
Black and white are more than just design choices for a chic summer palette–this pair is also the perfect choice for promoting infant development. Forget those traditional cotton candy pinks and powder blues (yawn!), newborns are best able to distinguish high contrast patterns in black and white, like these stylized, hip art cards from Wee […]
Make Music With Your Baby
Music hath charms to soothe the cranky baby…Baby Diva already has a soundtrack. Every night she we ease her off to bed with her goodnight music. We listen to play music, relaxing music, and music in other languages. She enjoys Kindermusik class and we dance and sing at home a lot. She already has mini-instruments […]
Cool Coupon: Leaps and Bounds
When we find out about special coupons for mamas and the people who love them, we add these bargains to Mamanista’s Coupon Page. Sometimes we will also post to share especially exciting deals with you, like this: 15$ of $75+ orders – expires 12/31/07 So, what might you want at Leaps and Bounds? This online […]