It's hot! It's really hot. It's not even June and already the thermometer has hit the 90 degree mark on more than one occasion. Every year I wrestle with the idea of buying a small pool for the kids, but each year I decide against it. This year may be different. In the past, I have always thought … [Read more...]
Troy the Activity Truck and Bedside Sleepers Recalled
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) website, Infantino has recalled the Troy the Activity Truck toy, and Arm's Reach Concepts has recalled the Infant Bedside Sleeper. Troy the Activity Truck is a red, yellow and blue plastic truck with bead runs, adorned with star, circle … [Read more...]
“That boy’s too old to be in the ladies’ room!”
April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was having a little me time at a local department store when my Big Gulp kicked in. As I was heading into the restroom, a woman, who looked to be in her 50s, was walking out. She was shaking her head at her friend and saying, in a not so discreet tone, "That boy's too old to be in the ladies' room!" Curious, … [Read more...]
Pull-String Pinatas: A Safe Alternative
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was growing up, we traditionally had piñatas at our birthday parties. All the kids would line up for their turn to be blindfolded, spun and handed a thick stick or bat to take a few swings at a tissue paper-covered character. Anticipation would swell as each guest would take a turn, from youngest … [Read more...]
Inspiring Kids: Going Bald for Cancer Fundraiser
March 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Would you shave you head if it meant saving children's lives? With a staggering statistic, like 160,000 children around the world being diagnosed with cancer every year, it's easy to see why so many adults join in the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser every year. St. Baldrick's has given cancer … [Read more...]
Say What? Duct Tape Mom Out on Bail
February 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
A mother from Pennsylvania was released on bail after being arrested for duct-taping her toddler to a chair. Is anyone else having a "Say what?" moment here? According to CNN.com, Caira Ferguson, 21, has been granted child welfare supervised visits with her little girl after posting 10 percent of … [Read more...]
Homemade Play Dough Fun
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I remember being a kid and my parents buying me all the different Play-Doh sets and colors. I would spend hours making miles of spaghetti and odd sculptures. I'd let the sculptures dry and set them on a shelf to admire until they eventually just fell apart… or I accidentally knocked them off. I was … [Read more...]
“Test Baby” Commercial Shows Poor Taste
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As far as Super Bowl commercials are concerned, I wasn't super impressed. There were a couple cute ones, like the Darth Vader commercial, but all in all, not many stick out in my mind. There is one, however, that has made a clear impression on me: Homeaway.com's "Test Baby" commercial. As a mother, … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Child Build a Blog Pt. 3: Jazzing It Up
January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now that your child has his blog site and profile set up, it's time to focus on the content. He's seen how to add a simple post, but to make each post more interesting, there are things he can add that will give it some more flair and catch people's attention. Again, before we start, I want to stress … [Read more...]
