Yesterday we talked about how to buy a bike for a school aged child. Here are three that would please any kid! Schwinn 24 Inch Girl's Bike: $140.00 Schwinn's 24” Girl’s GS-25 Bike comes in a delicate cobalt finish that's pretty and feminine enough for your daughter to ride in style. Yet … [Read more...]
Bikes for School Aged Kids
September 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I'm helping my sister find a bike for her 8-year-old daughter. She wants a mountain bike. Unbeknownst to me, there's a lot more to buying a bike than the price and the color. My advice to my sister so far has been "oooh! get a pretty one!" Not really helpful, huh? But luckily the internet has come through … [Read more...]
Frustrated? Me too!
September 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
We had a rough weekend at my house. My daughter turned two recently and it seems like overnight she's become more and more difficult. Kicking, screaming, throwing herself on the floor. It's exhausting. After she threw her cup from the dinner table, I raised my voice and said "STOP IT" and then … [Read more...]
Classic Rocking Horses
September 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Classic toys are really popular right now and nothing is more classic than a traditional old fashioned rocking horse! Radio Flyer Classic Wood Rocking Horse $79.00 This is a classic toy no child should be without! The wood rocking horse has natural solid wood construction with a smooth finish, … [Read more...]
Understanding Routine Tests During Pregnancy
September 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When you're pregnant, you go to the doctor a lot. You're poked and prodded and your stomach is measured. You're weighed at every visit (unfortunately!) and your blood pressure is closely monitored. As the weeks go on, you'll undergo several tests. Hopefully you have a doctor that will thoroughly explain … [Read more...]
Heidi’s Emmy Dress
September 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
During the Emmy's on Sunday, everybody was talking about Heidi Klum. At 8 1/2 months pregnant Heidi walked the red carpet in a stunning evening gown by Marchesa. The dress was form fitting and hugged her very round belly. Heidi told People Magazine: “The great thing about being pregnant and going … [Read more...]
Land of Nod Playhouse on Sale!
September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As it gets cooler, I'm finding that we're playing indoors more and more. The problem is, there isn't that much to do inside. I've started looking for a little playhouse. If nothing else, my daughter and the cat could spend time chasing each other around in one. I found a super deal on this playhouse: Land … [Read more...]
New Study Links Religion and Teenage Pregnancy
September 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A controversial new study from Drexel University College of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh connects teen pregnancy and religion. U.S. states whose residents have more conservative religious beliefs on average tend to have higher rates of teenagers giving birth, a new study suggests. The … [Read more...]
Totseat: A High Chair in Your Handbag!
September 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
I feel almost evangelical about this particular item of baby equipment. The Totseat saved me many a headache searching for high chairs while either visiting relations (whose high chairs had long been relegated to the garage) or while eating out with a baby in tow. Some restaurants are not so child-friendly … [Read more...]
Plus Sized Maternity Clothes
September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you're plus sized and pregnant, you might be struggling to find cute clothes. For years, most stores did not even carry plus sized maternity clothing. Finally, somebody realized that it's not just thin women having children--shocking, I know! Cute plus sized clothes are now easy to find: Here are … [Read more...]
