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    T-minus 6 days until Father’s Day, and you’re still searching for the perfect gift. If Dad is difficult to please, and a new set of clubs just won’t cut it, we’ve got a gift that celebrates his special day and that keeps on giving. Panama Jack’s Balcony and Adirondack Chair collections are made of hand-crafted cypress wood designed to withstand all types of weather…just like your guy. Outfitted in signature motifs like the Chairman of the Boards, Sailfish and Parrot patterns, you can find the perfect chair and style to fit his temperament. We’re partial to the parrot ourselves, but that may be because we’d rather be wasting away in Margaritaville than shopping. After all, it must be 5 o’clock somewhere, right?…Happy Father’s Day. In [&hellip

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    The ice cream truck has been making its rounds in our neighborhood, signifying the unofficial start of summer. The unmistakable sound of that piped-in music seems to act as a siren call for my 10-year-old, a budding entrepreneur who is eager to drag out a table and chairs and set up a makeshift lemonade stand (thankfully, we have very kindhearted, generous neighbors). Even though she considers herself a seasoned veteran when it comes to selling summertime refreshments, it couldn’t hurt to learn a thing or two about making her business even more successful. If you have a kid destined to flex her entrepreneurial muscles this summer, consider treating her one of themed summer activity kits from Bizainy. Packed with all the essential tools to help [&hellip

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    These days, it’s hard to find a kids’ product that can’t be personalized. From toothpaste dispensers to potty seats, your child can proudly claim her ownership on just about anything and everything. Some experts are chalking this up to a material-obsessed culture, with anyone and everyone wanting to flaunt their goods, while others think it’s a savvy way to help kids take pride in themselves (and would we go so far as to add take better care of their belongings and pick up after themselves? Yeah, let’s not push it.) No matter the reason behind the trend, we’re firm believers that it’s not only the little ones who need to cultivate a positive self-image, but the more impressionable tween crowd as well. I’m seeing it [&hellip

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    No, The Talking Walnut hasn’t gone nuts just yet…but after five days of no power, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, we are currently on hiatus. (Today’s post is the result of a quick check-in at a local Starbucks with WiFi.) Please check back in with us next week, in the hopes that our electricity will be restored and we’ll be able to resume regular posts. Thanks to our loyal readers for your patience. Stay tuned&#

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    Sometimes, a diaper bag needs to double as an overnight tote. Imagine the scenario: Your hubby just got you tickets to the ballet for Mother’s Day and Grandma–bless her heart–has offered to take your little one for the night. Once you begin packing everything she’ll need, it’s not long before you realize you are quickly running out of room. Rather than pack a separate bag for all that extra stuff, opt for Kushies Boho Diaper Bag, which has more pockets than a pair of overalls! There’s no way you can misplace that beloved binky now. We appreciate the padded changing pad that tucks right inside without taking up too much space and the two bottle pockets on the side that are perfect for the last-minute [&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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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