Product Reviews

This organization sells Charity Choice gift cards, which the recipient can use to send charitable funds to the charity of her choice, out of over 100 choices. The gift cards are 100% tax deductible for the purchaser

I am so concerned about what I heard on the news this morning-the North Pole will most likely melt completely this summer. If not this summer, then next summer. I am worried sick about the polar bears! They are

A new super soaker water "gun" that uses your own two liter bottles! This thing is cool! From the Hasbro website: "No more trips to the hose for a recharge – fill as many plastic bottles as

Oompa Toys is very appealing if you're looking for a unique gift for babies or young children.  In addition to carrying several toys, dolls and games made in the USA and Europe

I am definately challenged when it comes to gift wrapping, so I love any kind of gift bag or box. But now that gift bags are pretty much standard, I want something unique. This article has it all! I am definately

These ideas are for Father's Day, but they can be adapted to any gift-giving occassion. These are fantastic ideas, such as making a small sign saying Happy Birthday or Father's Day or whatever, and bring

Am I behind the times, or are Nursing Necklaces something new? I just found out about these necklaces, of many different styles, which are intended for nursing moms to wear. The idea is that babies often grab at

Oh wow! I love this store! I don't know how I missed it in all my internet travels up until now! This store has stuff for the adult with an active inner child. Warning: there are a couple of "PG-13"

The To Do Tattoo is so funny, and yet such a good idea for those of us who are getting forgetful in our old age. It's a to do list tattoo for your hand, or other body part, and a skin-safe marking pen, with

The end of the school year is near - so it's time to start thinking about a gift for the teacher.  Just how do you say thank you in a meaningful way?  Below are some articles full of fun ideas

Wanting to avoid the suffocation risk, we chose not to purchase my daughter's crib a bumper when she was first born. Once she got more active, however, she would roll around and her arms and legs would become

I just came across this site which allows you to search for educational toys (on their site) by age,category, brand and price. The Little Smarties site includes a large selection of learning toys for your children

The wrong kind of baby bedding can actually affect Your baby's safety and comfort . Use these baby bedding tips to avoid the worst mistakes parents make while buying baby bedding.

I wanted a tutu for my little girl but couldnt find one cheaper than $12. Most are around 20 dollars. So I looked up how to make them on google and was pleasantly surprised that they were not only cheap, but easy

Looking for a unique gift for someone or perhaps a little whimsical something for yourself? I found a site called Uncommon Goods that offers all sorts of creatively designed, high-quality stuff

I just saw a very cool thing in my friend's backyard-she not only has an in-ground basketball hoop, but a permanent, rubbery-ish court as well. Her basketball-crazy husband and kids play all year on their SportCourt

The Lakeside Collection has great gifts perfect for any occasion. You will here beautiful sun catchers, figurines, mugs and more perfect for Mother's Day. You can shop online or order their free catalog. Be

Father's Day is on my mind this year...as my husband let the cat 'outta the bag' and spilled the details of my Mother's Day events...I'm a lucky girl!! So now I've been desperate to find

As many of you know on Familyzip, I love dolls and cool interesting ones - well, I found another really cool one for you to check out! The MOMIJI Message Dolls from Tokyo...these little treasures of fun are too

PersonallyYours2.com has great gift ideas for your child's special occasion. They turn an ordinary story, cartoon, and CD into a special personalized present for your child. For example if you chose to

I read this one in a magazine some years ago, and it's become a tradition in our family. Right after dinner on Christmas eve, the 'elves' bring each kid a brand new pair of Christmas pajamas. 

Freepeats is just like Freecycle, only for baby and children's gear and clothes. People post gently used baby items and maternity wear they no longer need or want. And people who need these items

My local news did a segment about this program a few months ago called Baby Plays.  The woman who created this is a mom whose son needed new stimulation but constantly buying new toys was too much to

During winter season here in New England, cabin fever sets in and my kids get pretty bored of their toys.  So to avoid having to buy new ones, I do a toy swap with neighbors/friends.  It's a great

Receive between 5 and 50 dollars worth of free Hasbro games and toys when you buy Hasbro products. You need to buy certain items, including Monopoly, Twister, Playskool, Jenga, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Sorry, Clue, Scrabble

Cranium Bloom is a new line of preschool learning products. The line includes books, games, puzzles and toys, which give your child an opportunity to learn and play at the same time. Cranium Bloom product line uses

When my daughter was younger, I was annoyed with the many buckles and confusing straps of traditional carriers sold at Walmart, Target and other retailers. It was such a pain to just get my daughter in the carrier

If you are in the market for a jogging stroller - you'll have to check out this site. This jogging stroller site features all the latest information on selecting the jogging stroller that is right for you. I

We are a divided house here when it comes to politics...so now that my good friend just had twins we are sending them each a Democrat and Republican onesie for gags!!! The clothes at Uncommonly Cute are very sweet

This site truly is for the perpetual child. Perpetual Child has some great gag gift ideas featuring such best sellers as bacon bandages, the Hillary Nutcracker and Playdoh cologne spray. I think some of these would

I found this wonderful website (they have a print catalog too) that sells wine gift baskets. They have wonderful baskets ranging from around $50 to over $200, including wine and/or gourmet candy and food. They also

Baby bottles seem like a simple thing to purchase, right?  Well, I don't think it is that easy.  With all the cheap products on the market at the $ stores, grocery stores and others it is important

MSNBC has blurbs on 11 toys it thinks will be hot this year.  I'm not normally one to follow the latest toy trends (no Tickle Me Elmo in this house). But I'm kind of digging Taters of the Lost

Pediped footwear are designed to be the "next best thing to bare feet". They allow children's feet to develop naturally and provide optimal support and protection during the developmental stages of

The colorful aesthetic and heartwarming ethic of Zutano was born out of the talent and dedication of one creative new mom and dad. Over the years, Zutano has matured, refining the essentials of its charter mission

CompanyKids provides unique kids bedding, kids room décor and kids apparel. They offer exclusive designs for girls bedding, boys bedding and baby bedding. Make your kids' room a special place to inspire

Choosing age appropriate toys and games for your children is imperative.  For choosing wrong, may be in some cases detrimental to your child.  I had a girlfriend whose husband purchased a Magnetix

Boppy products have more uses than you can shake a rattle at. They support you during your pregnancy and comfort you and your baby during feeding, sitting, propping, tummy time and playing. They help your baby

When my daughter was an infant, I always wanted to buy her one of those baby mirrors, such as the ones you can prop up next to them or hang in their cribs so they can look at themselves. However, most were not only

When I was a little girl in the *gasp* 70's my neighbor had a cool cardboard playhouse...it was super fun to play in and I don't know why it was so much fun; maybe is was because it was IN her house that

 I came across something that looks simple, but fun...it's Gift Venture.   They send your kids three mailings that follow a "story" and lead them to a "gift" that YOU

Sorry this is so long, but it's well worth it!  I promise-especially the ribbon idea. A Unique Valentine's Day Gift by Melanie Farkas Five dollars or less! If money is tight or it's all going

Inchbug has real cute stuff for babies such as clothing, shoes, accessories, etc. They even have some products for toddlers or adults! My favorite is the kid labels. They can be used on sippy cups and sports bottles

Here's an idea I hope your family will like when playing Scrabble. After all the tiles are gone and the points calculated, an opponent has the opportunity to add to their score by creating ONE cohesive

There's a big fun-filled world out there for babies to discover. Baby Einstein helps by using music, language, nature and art in playful ways to entertain and engage little ones from birth and up. Explore their

If you are in the market for a great baby gift go to www.mythreecuties.com. They offer a wide selction of baby blankets, burp cloths, towels and other baby items. The blankets are super soft and hand made and come

A kimono (translates as clothing) originated from the Han people of the Chinese's clothing and adopted by the Japanese early on; however, the more modern shape of the kimono began around 794-1192. Kimono's

We love card games like Uno, but it can be hard for the kids to hold on to all the cards. Then we found the Little Hands Card Holder from Gamewright. It is a neat little card holder for kids - you just hold on

Do you love your stroller but just need more storage?? Try Maclaren's Universal Organizer. It fits most strollers, features two bottle holders and a large mesh pouch with Velcro attachments. It folds easily

Your baby needs to play to learn about the world. When you play with your baby, remember that your baby needs you to touch and hold him. He needs to look at you and have eye contact. Your baby