Today, I hit the jackpot: I found the one thousandth crushed Cheerio in the bottom of my purse. (Frankly, after 5+ years of motherhood, I’m surprised there weren’t more!) If your bag has become a bottomless pit and plays home to one too many broken crayons, used tissues and lollipop wrappers, you know that trying to locate your car keys can sometimes become a game of hide-and-seek. The Ultimate Purse Organizer seeks to put an end to that type of frantic searching once and for all. Now before you say it’s not for me, consider this: this organizer is interchangeable and can be used to fit any medium- to large-sized handbag or tote. The six pockets provide ample room for your cellphone, keys, Chapstick and [&hellip
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In keeping with one of my New Year’s resolutions–keep it simple–I happily opened my new Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi-Cooker, excited at the prospect of what awesome culinary wonders it could produce. After several days of frigid temps here in the northeast, some comfort food was in order and with Sunday dinner looming in the not-so-distant future, I thought why not give it a whirl? I first looked about this new product at a mommy bloggers brunch I recently attended, and couldn’t help but notice how many moms were poring over the Cuisinart table with more enthusiasm than a sale at Bloomingdale’s. Naturally, I was curious, too. While I consider myself a relatively able cook, my dishes are hardly works of art, often sticking to a [&hellip
There’s nothing more jarring on an airplane than a crying baby. I can remember during my former life, how many flights I took for business and pleasure that were made less pleasurable by an unhappy little traveler. While older kids can be occupied by a movie or handheld gaming device, little ones don’t yet possess the attention span we wish they could. That’s why the ingenuity behind the AirPlay may finally put this headache to rest once and for all. The same company that brought you the Snack & Play Travel Tray that we reviewed earlier this year is back at it–this time, with a solution to entertain the age 2 and younger crowd. This double-sided activity center slips over a standard airplane tray table [&hellip
Discreet breastfeeding may sound like an oxymoron, but it doesn’t have to be. If you have a new mom on your holiday gift list, treat her to a gift set from Bebe Au Lait, so she can nurse her baby in style. The company with the catchy moniker is known around the Hollywood mommy scene for its nursing covers in fashionable prints that keep exposed moms under wraps during feeding time. The neckline is flattering, not to mention forgiving, giving moms (and babies) plenty of breathing room. A prettily packaged gift set includes one nursing cover and three matching burp cloths–the perfect present for the newbie mom who’s a bit tenuous about breastfeeding in public. In a Nutshell: Breastfeeding moms don’t have to bare all. [&hellip
As a parent, I find that one of the greatest joys of celebrating Christmas with young children is the magic of Santa. I have my own fond memories of leaving a stalk of celery for my favorite reindeer (Blitzen, of course) and ensuring that my father put out the fire in our fireplace before he went to sleep (he always did). Now as the mother of two young girls, the unmistakable look of utter delight and joy in their eyes on Christmas morning is something you can’t wrap up and put a bow on; it’s a gift I savor each year. But if you find that your own children are less convinced about the existence of the Man in the Red Suit, maybe you could [&hellip
My 5-year-old has been “trained” to know that once she’s finished sipping her drink, she needs to locate a proper resting place for it–or, as we grown-ups have come to know it as, a coaster. And as most of us know, it helps when products are kid-friendly and eye-catching, while conveniently disguised as a clever product that gets the job done. That’s why I really like the Coasters for Kids, a line of whimsically designed drink “resters” that look so cool, kids won’t even realize they’re practicing good manners while using them. Each coaster features a beverage of choice–milk, orange juice and more–and identifies said drink with a fun, boldfaced graphic. Using them can turn into a game–hey, isn’t everything you want your kid to [&hellip
Yup, I mean what I say; the big guy in the red suit really does it for me. So when MAM came out with its line of Holiday Pacifiers, I couldn’t resist. If someone had shown me these five years ago, I would have scoffed at the very notion of a pacifier (not my kid!). And yet when my now-18 month old was a mere babe and we couldn’t quiet her constant crying jags, a “binky” (not my favorite word) was the only thing that seemed to calm her–and us. These seasonal suckers are quite festive-looking, available in snowman, doves, reindeer and Santa designs. MAM has a reputation for well-designed feeding supplies and these BPA-free pacifiers are no exception. They are orthodontic in shape and [&hellip
No, I’m not referring to what responsible parents should be practicing as the start of the holiday party season kicks off. I’m talking about safeguarding your baby from drinking out of bottles that aren’t environmentally sound. BornFree has a complete line of bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers and other feeding supplies that are BPA- and PVC-free. If you are making the choice to rid your bottle racks and cabinets of any potentially harmful plastics, switching to a line that is chemical-free is a wise move. BornFree’s bottles are available in both plastic and glass, for all you retro mommies out there. The bottles also tout a specially designed venting system, designed to reduce colic and inner ear discomfort. Savings alert: If you order online today, you [&hellip
A-choo! In my last post, we covered a product that provides some relief for babies suffering from coughs and colds. This time, the ever-popular hand sanitizer is this season’s best friend in keeping kids and adults healthy when hand-washing isn’t possible. You know how it goes: your preschooler is ready for her snack, but her little hands have just been gripping shopping cart handles as though she were holding on for dear life. Rather than hand over the Goldfish right away, you grab some CleanWell hand sanitizer, apply them to her grubby little hands and voila, snack can be served! This line of hand sanitizing sprays, soaps and wipes come in travel sizes, so you can easily stash them in your purse or diaper bag. [&hellip
My daughter’s kindergarten class has been racking up absentees lately, thanks to the start of cold and flu season. The last thing I want is for my 18-month-old to come down with a case of the sniffles. Heaven forbid she does, I want to be prepared that we have something on hand to give her a little relief. While I’m a fan of eucalyptus rubs that work their magic by opening up breathing passages, I don’t want to recall that medicinal smell from my own sick days as a child spent in bed with a rattling humidifier and mugs of chicken broth (remember those?). That particular scent can be a bit overpowering, especially for little noses. I like the fact that Bella B Little Bee [&hellip