Ah, how I fondly remember the picnics in the park my husband and I had B.K. (before kids). Our house was a short walk from a park that held summer concerts, and we’d pack a light dinner and head out without a care in the world. Fast forward to the present, and a dinner outdoors with two little kids is hardly romantic. Our plastic wine glasses have been replaced with juiceboxes, and the comfy blanket we shared barely has room for the four of us. Maybe that’s why today, I can appreciate the Picnic Set from French Bull that is practical for my family, but whose style appeals to my grown-up sensibility. There’s service for four, including flatware, plates and ample sized cups that are [&hellip
Since any mom knows that baby products don’t come cheaply, it helps to take advantage of every coupon, giveaway and contest you can get your hands on. Three reputable baby brands, Baby Blanket Music, Kushies and Natural Mat, have teamed up to offer some lucky moms new products from their lines of kids’ CDs, crib linens and layette. To enter to win the Sweet Dreams Contest, just click on the hyperlink. Note that you must become a fan of Natural Mat on Facebook, and the contest ends on May 31. In a Nutshell: Like the saying goes, “you gotta be in it to win it.” And who knows? This just may be your lucky day! Tags: baby products giveaway, baby products sweepstakes
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
When your baby gets her hands on everything, including the poopy diaper that you happen to be getting her out of, the scene can quickly turn into one that’s not so pretty. The Changing Wrap keeps those wriggly arms and hands in place, enabling you to get your little one into a fresh diaper without worrying about her getting dirty in the process. It slips on and off easily and saves you the aggravation of having to hand your baby toy after toy to keep her occupied. While it may take a little getting use to, this product is especially helpful for extra squirmy babes at home and a must for those public restroom (yuck!) changes. In a Nutshell: If the frustration of changing your [&hellip
Fess up: just how many baby gear items do you lug around from your house, to Grandma’s and back home again? If you had the ability to fold up any of them and fit them into your diaper bag, you’d be in heaven…okay, well maybe your back would ache a little less. Snazzy Baby has the right idea with My Baby’s Own Deluxe Travel Chair, a portable high chair that can strap your little one in for mealtime, and when she’s finished eating, you fold into its own handy pouch and slip right into your bag. No fuss, no muss–and no slumped shoulders for you. In a Nutshell: Just because you’re already weighed down with a stroller and an Exersaucer doesn’t mean you can’t lighten [&hellip
After doing endless loads of laundry and changing your baby for the umpteenth time that day, it helps to keep your sense of humor intact with some amusing attire. As the weather begins to heat up, it’s that time of year when you can get away with dressing your little one in a Onesie–and nothing more. Bibi & Mimi has come out with a line of baby bodysuits adorned with witty sayings, such as “Ribbit means I’m adorable in frog” and, my personal favorite, “My mom is a hottie.” (Hey, a little flattery goes a long way.) If you’re picking up these must-have pieces for a friend’s new baby, you’ll be good to go since it comes packaged in a keepsake tote with ribbon handle. [&hellip
If your family’s kitchen is anything like mine, you make a concerted effort to stretch those meals into leftovers. Granted, I’m no hero–we love pizza night just like everyone else–but whenever possible, I do try to make more than one dish out a main ingredient. Think roasted chicken for Tuesday night’s dinner into Wednesday’s chicken salad for lunch…you get the picture. Because I can never seem to get my hands on enough reusable food containers–and always seem to forget to pick them up at the grocery store–I know I can’t go wrong with the 40-piece Fresh Keeper Set. Not only do the lids match their containers, so I can organize leftovers by color, but the included Lid Organizer lets me get my hands on the [&hellip
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. And when you’re talking about kids’ lunchboxes, the less bulky, the better (and the less likely to stuff them with junk food). With two new, sleek choices that are both sturdy and stylish, brown bags are no longer necessary. The yubo Lunch Box (left) will not only please kids, but moms, too. It’s dishwasher-safe, so any spills or “accidents in transit” (think overturned yogurt cups and jelly sandwiches gone haywire) are a non-issue. Because you can change the faceplates or personalize your own, kids never tire of the look. It’s worth investing in the deluxe yubo, which comes with three reusable food containers (does it feel like you can should take stock in Ziplocs?) and [&hellip
As I sit here hunched over my computer, I can’t help but hear the parental voice in my head: “Shoulders back. Sit up straight.” Oddly enough, I correct my own 5-year-old’s posture almost daily. So that she and other kids won’t have to go through her formative years as a hunchback, Posture in Style has created an ergonomically designed line of children’s furniture that makes strained necks and achy backs a forgotten memory. Desks and chairs are completely adjustable, and the desktops can tilt to accommodate your child’s shift in focus. The swing-up keyboard trays are especially noteworthy (no carpel tunnel for future adults). And how great is it to change the height of the chair as your child grows. Aside from being practical–no need [&hellip
Having a sense of humor as a parent kinda comes with the territory; I know if I didn’t laugh off half the things that happen during the course of an average day, I’d be crying instead. Hats off to the witty Stinky Bum Clutch, an accessory no new mom should live without. You know those times when you’re heading out with the kids, just for a short while, and you know you’ll need an extra diaper….yet you desperately want to look like a sophisticated grown-up (or at least, fool yourself into thinking you actually are one). Well, this clutch may actually convince you that just because you are a mom doesn’t mean you’ve permanently lost your sense of style. First off, it’s small (think I [&hellip