Someday (Athenuem Books, 2007), written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, is a nostalgic picture book from a mother's point of view as she watches her baby become a child, then a young woman, and then a mother. The book's tone is sweet and serious, gently reminding parents that time passes by […]
Some children's stories are so simple, sweet, and timeless that they become "classics" - passed down from generation to generation. Only You (Harcourt, 2007), written by Robin Cruise and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine, reminds me of that kind of book. It is superbly written - the text is poetic and flows off the tongue. Literary […]
Remember my review of MyFirstShades from two weeks ago? Rebecca won the pair that was up for grabs on my site, but... Lisa from Workout Mommy is giving away a pair on her blog this week. The deadline to enter is tomorrow night at midnight and there are only 14 entries so far! Your chances […]
I'm a - let's just say "well-endowed" - woman and it can be a challenge finding a sports bra that is supportive, comfortable, and that minimizes bounce. I can't just head down to Target and pick out a $20 bra and call it a day (can anyone relate?). Thus, when I was recently given the […]
I love letting my daughter "help" me make dinner, bake cookies, blend up smoothies, and wash the dishes. Up until recently, the hardest part about letting her help was that there was nowhere for her to stand. I ended up either holding her on my hip (which didn't work very well) or letting her sit […]
Prompted by discussions with Jeremiah (of Prizey) and Stephen Saunders (a loyal male reader), I have decided to open up contests to a broader audience. If you're a parent or a grandparent of either gender, you are more than welcome to participate. Pull up a chair, join the community, and engage in the conversations. I'm […]
Stacey Kannenberg over at Cedar Valley Publishing is giving away a 4-pack of Froose Juice. These little boxes are perfect for toddlers - and it's simple to enter. Just leave a comment on her blog before midnight tomorrow. Right now, there is only 1 entrant so your chances are good. I'll race you over there...But […]
Alycia Shapiro began SensoryEdge, an online shop "dedicated to providing great kids products at super competitive prices," in 2003 after she realized that her son had a speech disorder and sensory integration issues. She began by offering educational toys and therapy based kids products and has since expanded her line to include "child size table […]