If you have a carpet and you have little kids, you are bound to end up with lots of little spots and stains. From juice box drips to pizza sauce splatters to smeared chocolate to potty training accidents, there's almost no way to avoid the little "oops!" and "uh-oh"'s and "sorry"'s that happen with little […]
A PR company recently queried me and asked if I would be willing to try out two different dishwasher detergents that are out on the market. I said "yes." Cascade Complete and Electrasol arrived at my door. I actually have tried both products in the past, but have never "compared" them side-by-side. Cascade Complete promises […]
Isn't it ironic how we "clean" our homes? We dump chemicals all over our floors and counters...and then mop and scrub to our heart's content. And then we eat off those same counters and bathe in those same tubs and put our babies on those same floors. Scary... Now I'm not saying that we should […]
Almost every day my daughter stands on her tiptoes and points up at our bookcase and says "cards!" She is referring to her box of First Words Look & Say Flashcards by Usborne Books. The box contains 29 sturdy flashcards that feature play-doh-like illustrations with the corresponding word in bold text (Boy, Table, Tree, Dog, […]
When we're on the road (whether we're going to the grocery store or driving across the state), I always pack books as entertainment. Toys are nice and provide some diversion, but - books! Ah, wonderful books! - they provide wonder and education and new surprises on each page. "Dictionary" style books are an especially good […]
This is how the luggage situation usually ends up when we travel with our daughter. My husband packs a small bag and then my daughter and I "share" a large bag. Or, I should say that my daughter's stuff takes up 80% of that space and I squeeze my things into the other 20% of […]
If you're flying with a baby under age 2, you usually have two options when it comes to seating: 1. You can purchase a seat for your baby to give your family a little extra space, avoid being squashed next to an unpleasant neighbor, and ensure that your child has the safest possible journey. 2. […]
In some ways, packing for a trip and planning out the details can be almost as fun as the trip itself. I love the anticipation of the task, thinking about what you will need when you arrive, imagining wearing that sundress on the beach or your new swimsuit as you lounge at the pool or […]