How About a Homemade Easter Basket?

Considering the economy, anything homemade will save the most money in the long run.  Your kids can also create a fun new basket every year that reflects their personality.  Not only will you save some much needed dough, you will be able to spend some quality time with the kids.  You can tell them … [Read more...]

This Week in Babies and Kids Blogs

                                     Mindful Mamma introduces us to a new eco-friendly cleaning products by ecostore. Motherhood Uncensored asks: "...when it comes to...road rage in general, how do you respond, particularly when your kids are in the car?" Mama … [Read more...]

Old School Easter Baskets…Fan or Foe?

  Notice when you were little, holidays were fun and exciting? You couldn't wait for the day to come, as you would undoubtedly get a nice outfit to wear and receive a suitable gift of some sort. Then you get older and began to dread the day that you had to celebrate something, especially when you … [Read more...]

Spring is Practically Summer: Outdoor Fun on Sale

Spring, you say?  What's that?  Oh, sorry.  We don't know what spring is in Southern California.  We only know random cold weather days, beautiful warm days, or scorching hot days.  Spring officially started on March 20th.  Here are some cute options for fun kiddie pools and some toys to keep them … [Read more...]

Online Baby and Maternity Store Coupons Expiring Soon

BabyCatalog.com:  10% off your order - Use coupon code SALE10 (Exp: 04/12/09) BabyUniverse: $10 off $75 - Use coupon code BUNL175 (Exp: 03/31/09) CrazyBargains.com: Free Shipping on sleepwear orders of $40 or more - Use coupon code AFFSP29 (Exp: 04/30/09) DisneyShopping.com:  $5 shipping on … [Read more...]

Dora The Explorer Grows Up, Becomes a “Tween”

Little girls and growing up seem to be a hot topic lately. Sure we all want to keep our little girls... well, just that: little. But for how long will we be able to with the media and mainstream always pushing for something sexier, seems to be an ever evolving question. The other day my little niece, … [Read more...]

Easter Recipes: Start Practicing Now!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I know we are barely beginning to celebrate this wonderful day, but let's talk yummy food for the next glorious occasion...EASTER!  When I think of Easter goodies I think of jelly beans and chocolate bunnies.  It doesn't always have to be all about candy.  The first one … [Read more...]

Baby Blogging Roundup

                          Oh geez!  This made me cry!  Watch this great Coke commercial Thingamababy posted. Mom Goes Green asks: Does organic milk REALLY matter? Check out how you can win a copy of the Platinum 2-Disc DVD of the classic Disney movie Pinocchio at 5 … [Read more...]

“Octumom” Accepts Help with Her Babies… So Should You!

  Being the mother of twins, I have to admit that I feel sorry for Nadya Suleman, a.k.a the "OctuMom", better known as the woman who became famous (or infamous, rather) for having 8 children, even though she already had 6 to care for. Although she chose to have this many children, I am not sure … [Read more...]

Barbie Get’s Inked: Tattooed Barbie Makes Her Debut

The other day I wrote a post for the Smarter Beauty Blog that turned out to be pretty controversial (see Awesome Fing'rs - Rockin’ Nails Make a Comeback). The response shocked me, as I thought I was doing no harm in admitting that my little girl, of 4-years-old, loved to play with nail stickers and … [Read more...]