Product Reviews

My daughters, 7 & 4, love to play with doll houses. I, however, have a problem with them. What I really wanted for them was a wooden doll house. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't have the time to make

If you have a baby and haven't tried the Baby Einstein DVD's yet, they are well worth the money that you'll spend. I bought the entire collection when my seven year old was a baby and our family has

I can't even begin to count the number of baby wipes that I used on my children as they were growing up. Since babies have very sensitive skin, it's a good idea to use unscented baby wipes. My personal

One of the most exciting things about pregnancy, for me at least, was getting to choose and buy baby furniture. I had the best time spending hours browsing through catalogs and stores looking for the perfect baby

Here's an interesting fact for you: It is estimated that more than 18 billion disposable diapers end up in landfills each year.  On top of that, diapers can take up to 500 years to fully decompose. 

As parents, we love to buy new clothes for our kids.  We also want to get our kids clothing cheap.  During difficult economic times, it's especially important to look for cheap kids clothes. 

In an effort to teach mt daughter the letters in her name, I found a really cool kids name puzzle.  They are a little bit expensive for a puzzle, but they are high-quality and well worth the money paid. 

When we moved to Hawaii, we decided to start looking at telescopes for kids. The night sky here is amazing and I wanted my kids to be able to see stars, planets, and the moon up close and personal.  On the

If your kids are anything like mine, they love cotton clothing. Unfortunately, I recently realized that regular cotton is terrible for the environment, and it might not be that great for my kids either. Enter

Over the past few decades, plastic baby bottles have become pretty commonplace - in fact, I don't remember the last time I saw a glass baby bottle. I vaguely remember when lots of things came in glass - including

As a parent, I'm extremely concerned about the toys that I allow my kids to play with. I want to make sure that their toys are safe. I also prefer to choose toys that are educational and that will hold their

Great toy!  My 5 year old son got this for Christmas this year and it's been a big hit.  He loves playing with it.  There are so many ways to configure this thing and it's easy for him to

Our fast paced lives often keep us so busy with the things we absolutely "have to do," that it's almost impossible to remember important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc

Here’s a great list of 71 ways to give for the holidays without opening your wallet.  The authors ask tweeters and bloggers to give suggestions, and some of the suggestions include ideas like cleaning

Here are some great ideas to help you choose the best gifts for your children. They range from big item gifts to inexpensive stocking stuffers or Chanukah gifts.  If you’re like many of us, you’ve

If you're trying to come up with a teacher's gift that is reasonably priced, check out the wonderful smelling hand soap at Bath and Bodyworks.  An 8 ounce bottle is currently on sale

Here is an article outlining the 7 best ways to ruin your holiday budget. They include 1.Don't make a list 2.Act like Santa Claus3.Go overboard with gift cards4.Grab the first thing you see5.Wait until the spirit

Here are 12 absolutely creative and wonderful gift ideas that won't break the bank but will make the recipients delighted. For example, a "new" car-for someone who can't afford a new car, kidnap

Over the years and through many seasons of motherhood already under my belt, I can reflect on the items my girls truly enjoyed for Christmas.  Russian Nesting Dolls really come to mind!  Those are so

This year I am trying to give all my family members gift of charity.  Sometimes this is difficult for the younger people on my list to understand that some money went a charity and why.  Oxfarm Unwrapped

Christmas is a time of year where everyone thinks about giving.  This website helps you to think about giving in a whole new way.  What a great way to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas

I am not a person who is that into technology, but I do love a good deal.  And the truth is, sometimes you need electronic gizmos and gadgets so you might as well get them for less.  Woot is a great website

I just stumbled on this website and it is so cool! They have collected all the newest, neatest stuff for the modern baby and toddler. Their categories include furniture, accessories, bath, health, fashion, toys

As the economy dives, charities, and non profits also suffer.  Shopping for a cause is especially of relevance this holiday season, and this cute soap set makes it so easy.  The holiday season has begun

This is so simple, yet so true: it occurred to me that there are two types of people we tend to spend too much money on. They are the people who we would spend any amount on, but they are happy with any gift and

It's officially holiday shopping time!  And this gift guide of green gifts is just in time.  It covers every kind of gift you might need from toys and games, to clothes, to health and lifestyle.  Check

Looking for a baby carrier that doesn't hurt your back?  I have the perfect carrier for you!  The Ergo carrier is pricey, but it is the only carrier that you will ever need.  I have tried the

Naartjie's is a relatively new addition in the kids (ages newborn to 10 years old) clothing scene.  If you want to try something unique, comfortable, and extremely wearable, try Naartjie's. 

My friends at Cool Mom Picks has again provided me with another lifesaver; The Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide '08!  I used their last list well into the new year with gifts for friends and family. 

I am always looking for the most unique gifts and home items and I find a lot of them at Ten Thousand Villages (www.tenthousandvillages.com).  There are brick and mortar stores in many locations but I don't

The Holiday season is starting earlier and earlier it seems.  Halloween hasn't even arrived and Christmas items are already making their appearance in stores.  I start my Christmas shopping early

One of the highlights of each day for me is taking a quick peek at www.delight.com.  They have all kinds of products (great gift ideas!) that I have never seen anywhere else.  And every day they offer

I am shopping online so much more these days.  The truth is, it's just easier.  I can find almost anything and I don't have to find a magical time when both my kids are rested, fed, and happy

I love shopping thrift and consignment stores for a couple reasons.   1. It is a great way to save money 2. It is a great way to help the environment by helping to create less waste in product production

I just love the stuff that j.fell makes!  Her handmade items are wonderfully creative and different.  If you're looking for something unique to give to a child or a child at heart, check out her stuffed

Every Christmas we give our neighbors a treat.  I always have a cute saying to go along with the food.  This last year I stumbled upon a different variety of cheeseball.  It was

What can be more fun for your young kids than a game of tag where they get to play dress-up and pull the tails off of each other!?   Recently I found this adorable set of 4 tails that come with little belts

If you don't have time to make something for a loved one, buy something handmade by someone else! Here are my favorite websites for hand made gifts, art, crafts, and more: www.etsy.com, or www.cutxpaste.com 

Sometimes it is hard to think of just the right thing to get for an expectant mother.  Here are some ideas: Dog treats- If she's got a pet, the pet's going to be adjusting to new life too.  Along

When I found out I was going to be a mom, the first thing I knew was that I wanted to try using cloth diapers.  I'm really glad I did.  Cloth diapers are easy, earth friendly, and healthy for my baby. 

Recently I discovered an awesome little bike for my 3 year old. It doesn't have any pedals and it is made out of wood.   I bought the skuut brand bike, but I know that Target also sells one that is similar

Dollhouses provide hours of entertainment for kids of all ages, but specifically 3-8 year olds. Doll Diaries has put together a great roundup of the best dollhouses for play from Barbie and doll houses for fashion

These cute and unique toothbrush holders stick to the mirror and keep your toothbrush clean.  So many cute animals for kids to choose from or you can get a stylish holder for adults. They also have ones

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Regal Lager announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless

I like doing puzzles and I like free software, so in searching the internet for a program that generates puzzles and is free to download, I came upon the Puzzle Generator 2.0 word search puzzle generator that can

What a great new product!  Grip-its "the tights and socks with a non-slip grip" These tights and socks come in many different sizes ranging from 6 months to 8 years old, we also offer a variety

We've always wanted to find an easy kite for the kids to fly at the beach (and elsewhere!) and we just found the ticket with Go Fly A Kite's Parafoil kite. It is super easy to get it flying and beautiful

I love Suessland.com! They have everything Seuss, and seem like such a great company. There is a page on their site called Why You Should Buy From Us, and I really like their policies, such as shipping the

I just stumbled upon this website which has tons and tons of ideas to inspire you to make homemade gift baskets for every single person you know. Ideas are provided for baby, bakers, barbecue, all the way to Valentine's

If you are expecting or how a little one, then you should sign up for the Luvs Welcome Kit. The free package includes a $5 off Luvs coupon, a coloring page for your child, and a copy of the Luvs Moms Mantra