Getting Fired from Daycare Ends Up With A Silver Lining

At the end of January, I was notified (via text) that we were being fired from our daycare and had two weeks to find a new provider.  OK, we weren't fired (but that is what I am calling it) but we were told that starting the 17th of February she would no longer be able to care for Wiggle Bean because she was having knee surgery and...

Review and Giveaway: Shushybye Sleepover Surprise book & CD CLOSED

  Just before Wiggle's first birthday we started sleep training because I was ready to get more that 3 hours sleep at a time.  The first step was setting a routine (and sticking to it!).  I have read countless studies showing the benefits of reading to your children every day.  For this reason, we made story time a part...

Wordless Wednesday - Tiny Teeth

Not sure if I would title this "Strike A Pose" or "Cheese" for more Wordless Wednesday go to 5 Minutes for ...

Rock Rhythm and Rhyme Color Songs CD Winner

   Thank you to all who participated in the Rock Rhythm and Rhyme Color Songs Giveaway.  We have a Winner!   Kelly said... CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 6 I follow you on twitter & tweeted. Kelly Deaton - (email removed for privacy) http://twitter.com/dkad23/status/8481567320 I...

Review: Tommee Tippee Bottle and Sippy Cup

Tommee Tippee is the number-one brand of infant and toddler feeding products in Great Britain.  Beginning in late January, Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, and at online at Babiesrus.com/tommeetippee will now carry the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature and Explora infant and toddler feeding products.  In April, the collection...

Rainbow Brite Review and Giveaway CLOSED

 Rainbow Brite is back!!! Rainbow Brite is the next of the mid 80's toys to get a makeover and make a comeback.   History of Rainbow Brite Hallmark first introduced the Rainbow Brite brand about 25 years ago.  Originally named Wisp, Rainbow Brite made her animated debut in 1984 on a prime-time special, "Peril in the Pits,". ...

Review and Giveaway: Yoplait Frozen Smoothie and Blender CLOSED

I am a big fan of breakfast.  I love all things breakfast, especially breakfast for dinner, mmmm BRINNER!!! Unfortunatley, like most working adults, I rarely have time to make a full breakfast on work days.  I found smoothies to be a great way to get the breakfast I need and they are fairly easy and quick.   My first...

RECALL: Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys

Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration HazardsWASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name...

Two Great Events Coming Soon To Over Thirty Mommy

Two fun events coming soon to Over Thirty Mommy! 1. In-depth look at Organic baby/toddler foods:  My husband and I believe very strongly that he foods our children eat greatly affect their physical and mental development.  For this reason we feed our daughter as much organic food as possible.  For things we can not get organic, we go natural.  We do this to avoid growth hormones, pesticides and preservatives...

Valentine's Day Swap

In December I took part in the Santa Blog Swap hosted by The Mommy Files. I had a great swap buddy, Katie from Why Bother?,  and enjoyed it so much that I signed up to be part of the Valentine's Day event. This time I was paired with Lindsay from Laughing Lindsay.  Lindsay is an education major.  She loves cupcakes, flip-flops,...

Taxpayers Money Being Spent on Super Bowl Ad

I am not one to post or rant (at least on my blog) about poor government spending but this takes the cake. Did you know that we (the taxpayers) are footing the $ 2.5 million dollar bill for a Super Bowl ad about the 2010 Census campaign? Yes, $2.5 million for a 30-second blip about the census and that is only a drop in the bucket of the...

RECALL: Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys

Children’s Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately...