Tupperware recently sent me a little package of goodies - and I thought I'd post a few of my thoughts here... Sipper Seal Set ($6.50) This set of 4 cups (green, pink, blue, orange) is terrific for toddlers. In fact, these are the best sippy cups that we've used-to-date. The domed lid seals off spills […]
When it comes to "style" for my babies in the first year, my motto is "simplicity." I love plain, non-branded onesies and sleepers - free of buttons, frills, and fluff. Dress-up outfits and ensembles can be cute, don't get me wrong, but they're also harder to take on-and-off (and seem to be less comfortable for […]
I recently read that phrase on a blog (I can't remember which one at the moment...)...and I laughed. Yes, we have a crawler in our house. She's not moving about on her hands and knees yet, per se. BUT she has determination and physical agility - and she can inchworm her way across any room, […]
At 6 months old, my baby is at that overwhelming stage when babies put everything in their mouths. And I do mean everything. She is super curious about the world around her: reaching and rolling and moving across rooms like nobody's business. And if she finds anything, she'll immediately put it in her mouth. When […]
T.J. Maxx sent me on a little shopping spree last weekend. And you should have seen me there. I was pleasantly surprised by the great brand names (and the great prices). I quickly loaded up my cart with things to try on and...I actually found a few things (which, if you ask my husband, is […]
Has anyone else noticed that grocery prices have skyrocketed in the past year or two? I actually went grocery shopping today for a few necessities (milk, produce, bread) and a thing or two for a certain someone's upcoming 3rd birthday party...and ended up spending over $100! Oh me. Oh my. Normally, we shop with a […]
Exercise is important for a hundred reasons. It makes you look good. It makes you feel good. It makes you strong. It makes you confident. And it saves you money. The healthier you are, the better it is for your pocketbook. If your muscles are engaged, your body is toned, and you have a healthy […]
I recently read both "Parenting with Love & Logic" by Foster Cline & Jim Fay (NavPress, 2006, $24.99) and "Love & Logic Magic for Early Childhood" by Jim Fay & Charles Fay (Love & Logic Institute, 2000, $24.95). Both are excellent - instructive, practical, and immediately applicable. "Parenting With Love & Logic" offers parents an overarching […]