Product Reviews

Looking for some gear to keep your kids occupied outside in the cold?  Check out these nifty toys to be used in the snow and cold!  Then stock up on the hot chocolate! Snow block maker – they work

If you haven’t seen these activity books from American Girl, check them out.  They are perfect for elementary school girls.  You can find them in Barnes & Noble, BJ’s (sometimes) and at

Looking for some gifts for girls in elementary school?  Try these creative arts and crafts kits and give them a thinking gift!  Illustory : Author your own book! Squiggles: A Really Giant Drawing

If your kids are going to make homemade gifts this winter, now's the time to start working on them. This Family Fun webpage has a directory of hundreds of homemade gifts, with instructions, pictures and age

I've been recently immobilized by an injury....a lesson in patience for a mother.  While I have limited time at my computer I discovered this great site - but I'm posting the fabulous blog here because

This is the best website!!  It's featured in the December/January issue of Family Fun Magazine on page 139.  The motto of Markmakers is "The place for young people making a difference"

Instead of fighting for a parking space and battling the shopping crowds this holiday season, why not stay home and create delicious holiday gifts in the kitchen with your kids instead? This hot cocoa recipe will

Last night waiting at the restaurant, we remembered a game we used to play that one of my kids made up: You Must Guess. It's similar to 20 Questions but much easier for younger kids.  The one who is

This website has an extensive list of toys that are made in America.  You can buy directly from the website, but it's also a good resource to take a look at before heading out to a national toy chain. 

Are you looking for products for your baby made without dangerous chemicals? How about products that are not only great for your baby but also the environment? Nunoorganic.com is your answer! They have just about

Lorraine at Little Cans of Beans makes the most unique and cutest clippies!  I recently ordered a spider for halloween, a turkey for thanksgiving and also got a christmas tree and some woven headbands. 

Watch this site for special offers and coupons from Fisher Price!  They typically have mail-in offers for add on accessories for different Fisher-Price toys and baby gear that you can't get in the stores. 

Have you gotten yourself or your loved one an iced coffee cooler/holder from Dunkin Donuts? I was very, very skeptical about spending money on one of these, but when I finally caved in to peer pressure, I was amazed

I love this idea! You can buy a Dunkin Donuts rechargeable gift card with any photo you choose on it. The coffee lover in your life can have a gift card with her own kids on it, or her wedding photo, or her dog

Have you seen Cookies by Design? There are stores around the country, but also a website, so you don't need to have a store near you. They make amazing cookies and make various arrangements with them. There

This website provides a heads up to the serious black friday shopper. It allows you to get an "unofficial" sneak peek at upcoming black friday ads. As new ads are submitted the list is being updated....check

Secre2Me is a business that promotes a great product made by a mother of three boys in Texas.  She and her blanket have been featured on NBC local news in several cities and, thanks to her website, she has

Buy gifts from green companies this holiday season. Co-op America writes on its website: Co-op America’s work combines four powerful strategies: Empowering individuals to make purchasing and investing

This winter holiday season, give the gift of time instead of consumerables that cost money and create waste and overindulgence. The New Dream Organization has lots of other tips on new ways to create the American

Looking for award winning toys?  Check out Dr. Toy's 100 Best Products.  Dr Toy is Stevanne Auerbach, an expert on educational and skill-building toys. Information on each winning toy includes a

The Bumbo Seat has been recalled until proper safety issues can addressed by the company.  This is their safety page link - Bumbo Recall. 

Check out Parenting’s list of the Best Toys of 2008, from baby to 12 years, and finish your holiday shopping early!  Browse the best 25 toys approved by moms and kids across the country!  Toys range

One of my favorite gifts that my daughter received after she was born was a box of Trumpette socks.  They arrived in a cute pink box and were wrapped in festive celophane.  The box contained

If you haven't checked out Swiss Colony in a while, it's time to go back. The candy, cake, petits fours and pastries are so mouth=wateringly, indescribably delicious, it's difficult to look at the pictures

Do you have a stroller without a parent tray (like the Joovy Sit-n-Stand) or do you have a stroller with a small basket and need more storage? Here is your solution - check out Carry You - they

Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children’s Entertainment (TRUCE), The TRUCE Steering Committee is now busily at work on the 12th Annual TRUCE Toy Action Guide for 2007-2008. You will be receiving a message

Personalize a silver or gold necklace with your children's names and birthdates.  A perfect Christmas gift!  This website has lots of cool things for baby too!

Recycle those art projects. Use your child’s easel-sized paintings as wrapping paper for gifts. My daughter paints at home and at school on large art paper, perfect for wrapping. Another idea is to wrap

I received one of the Hallmark sounds cards for my birthday and I couldn’t stop laughing - the song it played was the Hampster Dance. Check out your local Hallmark store, because they carry tons of them

Here's a nice article from Dollar Stretcher about making old toys and games new again. It also has links to other interesting articles.

If you're looking for handmade lampwork beads, this is the place.  The owner of Juiceglass is a new mother making beautiful beads for us to enjoy!  Check out her gallery and blog! Very educational

My daughter loves coloring and crafts.  And she loves purses.  This is the perfect combination of both loves - The Color and Carry Messenger Bag by Alex.  It is covered with all kinds of designs

I bought the Lands’ End Little Tripper diaper bag when my daughter was one, and although I’m not using it as a diaper bag anymore, I still use it all the time. It’s very rugged and has compartments

I just happened upon this website and it really is great!  The prices are cheaper, they have free shipping over $45 and free gift wrapping.  They have lots of different brands, including tons of Melissa

For babies and small children who love frogs, including the Webkinz frogs, here are some fun and easy Halloween costume ideas. From the WebKinz Bullfrog to the furry Frog, the Tree Frog, and the Spotted Frog, parents

We played on some PlasmaCars in a friends' basement and they are the coolest thing ever!  They just glide around and turn with a lean - no pedaling required.  They are a science lesson in a ride on

 Magic Beans in Boston is currently offering these truly unique pacifiers in their 3 stores.  Check them out in person, or go on their website! A true Moms' Lifesaver! From their website:"The

The popular Maya Wrap has stopped selling and delivering the original Maya Wrap Slings and Lightly Padded Maya Wrap Slings until the investigation is complete regarding an aluminum ring that broke - no baby was

Family Fun has its Best Toys for 2007 list on their website and in the current issue. Great for holiday gift ideas.

This site is cool! ThisNext is a social networking and social shopping network.  You get recommnedations on a myriad of things from around the world...I've never seen anything like it.  I've signed

Consumer Reports has a great Baby Blog that covers everything from baby gear questions to saving money on baby-related items.  A recent post covered how to save money on disposable diapers.  Great blog

The Performance bibs from Baby Chaleco are just what I needed a few years back.  A bib that you actually put on, like a coat the wrong way...like Daddy's button up shirts put on backwards! These bibs

Don't get rid of those baby shoes!! Get them bronzed.  You will LOVE them!  I never knew where to send them and then I saw a kit you could buy in exposuresonline.com.  You can also send them to

If you're looking for a great gift for parents-to-be, consider Babyprints.  Babyprints are dual frames with one side for a photograph and the other a box for a baby's hand or foot impression. 

Costume Craze had a HUGE assortment of costumes! I really like having a variety to chose from, or rather the girls will!! :)

If you need ideas for holiday or birthday gifts, check out Klutz activity books.  They’re great because they’re not just for reading but doing, with all the supplies you need to complete the projects. 

Looking for some Eco-Friendly toy options?  Check out the Eco Child's Play blog.  This blog ia self described as:  "A review of developmentally appropriate, ecologically friendly toys for

We received a bunch of these great Melissa & Doug magnetic dress up dolls for a 3rd birthday party and over a year later, we're still playing with them!  They come in their own storage box and we just

My daughter has been wearing Hanna Andersson moccasins since she was an infant.  I love them because they are so durable.  They withstand multiple washings and last through multiple seasons.  They

After seeing this company on a recent tv appearance, I checked out their website and fell in love.  Since What's Cooking is a Certified Green business, their gifts have a sustainable and educational component