Go Outside: 6 Fun Summer Toys

It’s that time of year—when parents everywhere open the windows, put away the Wii, and tell their kids in no uncertain terms:  “It’s a beautiful day!  Go outside and play!”  My mom used to lock the doors behind us until approximately dinner time.  Times have changed!  Even so, fun is … [Read more...]

Potty Training 101

My daughter, trying out the potty Every parent with a toddler dreams of the day their child is potty trained.  With disposable diapers costing at times over $100 a month and cloth diapers being a bit of a hassle, having a potty trained child is a life altering event for both kids and parents alike.  … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Kingston!

Kingston Rossdale turned 3 yesterday.  Monday night Gwen Stefani - and the thousands of fans at her concert in Salt Lake City - treated him to a special rendition of "Happy Birthday"! [youtube 0qGyH8tfXn0 nolink] Kingston has joined his mother on tour with No Doubt after spending April and early … [Read more...]

Cribs Buying Guide: Choosing the Best Crib for Your Baby

Purchasing your first baby crib is exciting—until you actually start shopping.  With so many choices and options, it can be difficult to choose.   Start by determining your price range.  The most expensive cribs are not automatically the best just because they cost more and you shouldn’t feel … [Read more...]

Yo Gabba Gabba Must Have Toys

Dora the Explorer has been the favorite Nick Jr. show among preschoolers for the last several years, but a new show is set to take the top spot.  Yo Gabba Gabba is a half hour show hosted by “DJ Lance Rock” and the story lines surround the interaction between the “Gabba Friends”: Muno (a red … [Read more...]

How to Properly Swaddle Your Baby

The first weeks of life are new and frightening to your baby.  They've spent 9 plus months in the comfort of your womb, snuggled in tight and warm with lots of restful white noise.  Swaddling mimics the secure feeling of being in the womb and when done correctly, can dramatically reduce newborn crying. You … [Read more...]

Top 10 Baby and Kids’ Strollers for Everyday Use

Every parent needs a decent lightweight stroller for walks around town or zipping around the mall.  Here are ten models that you can easily throw in the back of the car for everyday use. 1. Maclaren Volo Stroller: $129.99 - The Volo only weighs 9 lbs!  It's easy to steer with a sunshade, … [Read more...]

Baby Feeding Deal: Safety 1st Vineland Solid Wood High Chair

Safety 1st Vineland Solid Wood High Chair : $129.99 Now: $74.98 Look how lovely this high chair is!  Solid wood, with an adjustable tray that is dishwasher safe!  It’s so hard to find a high chair that is functional but not gaudy.  The wood is dark and the cushion is neutral, so it truly would … [Read more...]

66 Years Old and Pregnant

  Elizabeth (Munro) Adeney is a 66-year-old business woman from England.  Instead of preparing for retirement, she’s due to give birth to her first child in June.  Her friends say she is feisty and just as healthy as many younger women.  Elizabeth wants a child to leave her estate to when she … [Read more...]

Maternity Lingerie: Sexy Mamma!

There is a point in every woman’s pregnancy when she looks in the mirror and wonders where her body went.  Stretch marks, dry skin, swollen ankles…it’s easy to not feel pretty when you can’t even see your toes.  Are you also uncomfortable?  Maybe it’s your underwear that’s getting you … [Read more...]