Product Reviews

I really like BabyLegs.  If you haven't heard of them they are leg warmers for babies and toddlers.  I got my girl the lollipop  http://store.babylegs.net/s.nl/it.A/id.390/.f?sc=2&category=13. 

My eight year old daughter LOVES her Lego sets.  They are not only for boys!  They have wonderful fairy-tale castles on offer at the moment.  The range does change from time to time but any Lego you

After having baby #2, I needed to find something to keep my 2-year old busy.  I went to Target and found the I-play Sand and Water Table.  What a wonderful find!  It comes with several different cause and effect

Once my kids were ready for a booster seat, we used Baby Smart's Cooshee Booster [they used to spell the name Cooshie Booster too].  It is really great and lasted through both of my kids plus some more! 

Emotional Armor is a company founded on the belief in the goodness of people.  When you buy these positive thinking and kind hearted t-shirts you are reminding yourself that you are empowered to

The Patemm Changing Pad is Luxurious...I'm not kidding.  This pad is so great because of it's size, shape and it's discrete...no one will know you have one hanging from your stroller. This is the

I have a very active 3 year old.  And recently, as we were leaving a crowded museum, he zigged while we zagged and he got lost for a few terrifying minutes.  Imagine an entire museum emptying at closing

I am anxiously awaiting this product.  My son is two, and has decided he will not stay in a high chair and dislikes traditional boosters immensely.  The cool thing is to sit like the big people. 

Pottery Barn Kids is expensive, but so cute!!  Their clearance items on the website can be up to 65% off- some with free shipping.  It's a great place to keep in mind if you're looking for a cute

Planning Pad is a great place to find unique and unforgetable gifts and favors.They offer some of the most unique, most elegant and the cutest favors. They also carry baby gifts for that special little someone

Save your money. I found I didn't need a lot of baby items once our baby actually arrived.  Here are just a few: Wipes warmer - When it was cold, we just wadded up the wipe in our hand for a few seconds

Kidorable Raincoats are simply the best raincoats for kids!  We've had 4 coats over the years (two girls + two coats = 4 different styles!) Now they're on their third...both are now loving

The Swing Scarf is another item I WISHED I had when the girls were younger! This scarf is placed in a bucket swing to keep your little one cool on a hot seat and to protect those little teethers from sucking and

I found the cutest gift idea on ebay from the Zany Signs store: they are novelty signs for every occupation, sport, hobby, and dog breed you can think of, with a cute graphic, that say "Parking For_____ Only"

I already posted a tip for Kodak Easy-Share Gallery, but I just ordered a photo tote bag from them, and I’m very happy with it.  It’s a nice size tote, and the photo on the front is huge and really

Personalization Mall has a wide variety of gifts for every occasion!  The gifts include photo albums, mugs, T-shirts, toys, frames, jewelry boxes, etc. and they personalize for free.  If you buy something

Hearth Song is my favorite website for toys for my kids - one daughter gets all her horsy gear and the other her fairy stuff.  We truly enjoy everything we buy from them because the items are lovingly chosen

I've seen all types of products which can be personalized with a photo, but I really love these photo pillowcases. Kodak offers them for just $20, and they are a nice, standard pillowcase with your photo covering

Please read about the latest recall of one million toys by Fisher Price. From the news article: "Owners of a recalled toy can exchange it for a voucher for another product of the same value. To see pictures

Another one of my favorite shops online! SKIP*HOP is so retro I just adore all of their products. Check out their Tool Box in delicious colors for mom and dad.  It's the perfect storage unit for busy

This website is the best for gifts for dads. The "diaper bag" vest was a big hit in my house. It's a fleece vest that comes with a changing pad. Each pocket has a specific function. They also make

Boon's website is just eye-candy for adults and oodles of fun products for our little ones.  I adore hip/modern stuff and this takes the cake.  From a (lime green!) potty bench

WWW.Bagettes.com has the cutest personalized handbags, totes and makeup bags.  These make the best shower gift or special bag for grandma to show off her grandkids - or the perfect momento for a

Zutano clothing line is FANTASTIC.  My children lived in this clothing line for many years and ended up sharing all their Zutano brand clothes with many younger friends.  One outfit passed through

There are just some things I LOVE and don't really know why. Sweet and Sleepy Creatures are so cute, huggable, soft and the perfect addition to any bedroom.  I think I may get the PINK one for my room

Moo, a hip on-line printing company just launched mini-books of stickers.  You can give them your photos to fill the 90 sticker book or use their designer's art.  I really love the nifty books they

My 7 year old received Granny Apples for her birthday and it is fun & exciting. You need to be able to do quick math in your head to win - it is great practice during the summer! A description of the game from

Eat. Sleep. Poop. Splash These are the clever box titles you can give to new and expecting moms as a gift.  Each box has all the appropriate "gear" for that topic.  I love the Poop

If you’re looking for a new game or gift to give, look at the Honey Bee Tree. We got this game for my preschool-age daughter at the beginning of this year, and every single kid who comes over asks to play

Check out this cute idea! Dinner Games is a tin filled with laminated cards that give ideas for games you can play while having dinner with your kids. One tin is for kids aged 3 and up, the other is for kids 5

We love hand smocked bishops and dresses - they are so beautiful and classic.  But they are hard to find.  But a great web/mail order source is Orient Expressed.  They have beautiful designs and craftsmanship.&

The Bumbo baby sitter has been an absolute lifesaver for me.  I used it absolutely every day and every place we went.  It's light weight so it's easily portable, it's easy to clean (huge plus)

I wish Ebeanstock.com was around a few years ago.  As a former teacher, I often look for toys and educational resources that help to foster a love of learning and a site that is easy to navigate.  This

Publish your own cookbook!  My family did this in 1996, so I know I'll always have a copy of my grandmother's famous recipes for cinnamon rolls and popcorn squares (or my uncle's recipe for deer

Here's a twist on an old favorite game to play when bored, or waiting at the doctor's or a restaurant: What Would You Be? We've been playing this since my kids were about 3 and we still play as tweens

I've ordered 2 custom bags from Janet at JanCo Designs.  They are such high quality and custom made for you by her.  You get to pick the fabric/size/style and get your bag completed within a few weeks. 

Fortune Tootsies from Present By Design are delightful little socks (in a take out container) with fortunes written on the bottom of cute little socks! I've been giving these socks to all the new babies in

Diapers.com has diapers, wipes and formula selling for less than most stores and in bigger quantities.  They also deliver to your door- and for an order of $50 or more, you can get them delivered free!

Sara's Prints really does make the softest pajamas around. The designs are lovely and my kids adore to sleep in them. They have summer and winter varieties and there always seems to be a princess, dino and

My daughter received a Fisher Price Snap N Style doll for her second birthday and she has been playing with it for over 2 years now.  They are great dolls for little hands with snap on clothing.  We have

It is impossible for kids to tip this cup - my daughter never has.  

Buddie Packs are a great idea for travelling families and BUSY parents this summer.  These pre-made activity bags are great to have while waiting for a doctors appointment or plane travel.  You can make

Big Enough, Small Enough is a game we played from age 3 to about 9 years old. Each person just tells what they are big enough and small enough to do. Example: I'm big enough to drive but small enough to be scared

Hullabaloo is a perfect gift for a 4 year old.  It has been making the rounds at all the 4 year old birthday parties this spring and everyone loves it.  We have had ours for 2 years and both of our kids

Fowl Play is a great counting card game for ages 6 and up [but our 4 year old loves to play]. It is made by the amazing game company Gamewright in Watertown, MA. This is one of our family's favorite games!

When I landed my eyes on these beautiful picture tiles from Elemental Memories it was love at first sight! I'm a sucker for handmade jewelry that speaks to my heart and these SING to mine.  A business

The one baby item I get the most comments on has to be my daughter's Shopping Cart Cover (that is besides my cutie herself :)).  If you are not familiar with Shopping Cart Covers they are a piece of quilted

Mabel's Labels are the best way to NOT lose anything you own. They are the stickiest labels. They are dishwasher and microwave safe and they do not fade in the sun. They are perfect for daycare and school.

Candeloo makes these colorful nightlights for kids.  I'm often in the market for interesting, practical items that are unique and fun - especially for kids that don't want a baby nightlight...they

BrainBashers has hundreds of free brain teasers, puzzles, optical illusions, riddles and games to wile away the hours this summer, while not letting your child's brain turn to oatmeal. Trust me, your child's