Orbeez: Squishy Fun For Hours On End

Orbeez: Squishy Fun For Hours On End What are Orbeez: Orbeez are super absorbent polymers!  Duh, I knew that!  OK, to me they are these tiny little bead type things that when you put them in water they grow to about 100 times their original size and become bouncy squishy balls of fun.  How to Grow Orbeez: Each packet of...

Modern Classic Children's Books

Modern Classic Children's Books Everyone loves a good book, but there’s nothing better than sitting down with your children and spending quality time reading together. Here are my top 15 modern children's classics: 1. Having sold 22 million copies worldwide, ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle was written in 1969. Prior to this, the author...

Sponsors: 2011 Holiday Gift Guide Submissions Are Now Being Accepted

WOW, Time flies!  Can you believe that it is already almost October?   Before you know it, the Holiday season will be in full swing. I am currently seeking Sponsors to fill some spots for my annual Holiday Gift Guide.  I will be holding the Over Thirty Mommy Holiday Gift Guide from November 15th through December 10th!...

Top 5 Baby Accessories

Top 5 Baby Accessories New parents need baby clothes, baby food, baby accessories… and a lot of time and patience. There are a lot of accessories out there that can make a new mom or dad’s life easier by helping out with a task, providing physical relief or making baby safer. Here are our top 5 choices for baby accessories to have around the house. Baby tub Baths are too big for newborn babies; there’s always a risk of drowning...

Storybook Costume Character Fun

Storybook Costume Character Fun As our daughter gets older she is rapidly developing a love for all things princess.  This love blossomed last March when her BFF had a Princess themed birthday party.  All guests invited to the royal event had to dress up,  my daughter went as Belle and her desire for everything princess began. She...

Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Little Tikes Expands Recall of Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking HazardThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal...

Complementary Therapies That Can Help You Through Your Pregnancy

Complementary Therapies That Can Help You Through Your Pregnancy Pregnancy can and should be a joyous, exciting time, but that joy is sometimes dimmed by the many concerns and discomforts that are associated with bringing a new life into the world. Many women experience a great deal of stress and anxiety throughout their pregnancy; plagued with fears and worries...

Make Healthy Living Fun with Disney's "D-Lightful Living" Program

DISNEY MAKES HEALTHY LIVING FUN WITH NEW ‘D-LIGHTFUL LIVING’ PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES MAKE BETTER HEALTH & NUTRITION CHOICES Weekly Challenges Provide Simple Steps to Animate Daily Routines with the Help of Disney-Branded Products. See the Press release Below for more information and details:  Glendale, Calif. –– Getting kids...

Handstand Kids Cookbook Review and Giveaway

<a href="http://rafl.es/enable-js">You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway</a>. Handstand Kids Cookbook Review and Giveaway My daughter loves to "help" me in the kitchen in the mornings while I make our daily smoothies and pack my husbands lunch.  She wants to...

Team Sports Can Bring Out the Best in Children

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Moon Dough Got a Make Over, Check it out!

Moon Dough Got a Make Over, Check it out! Gone are the days of Moon Dough making a mess and falling apart all over the place. Check out the new and improved Moon Dough. The new Mood Dough formula (for ages 3 &up) still never dries out (which is great since my daughter never seems to get it put away), is hypo-allergenic, and wheat free. ...

How to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem and Confidence

How to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem and Confidence While it is important to teach a child to be cautious of certain things (ie the busy road, the steep stairs etc) parents should be careful not to overprotect their child so much that he loses his natural instinct to explore and the courage to try new things. We have all watched children in the playground as they line up to climb the steps of the slide; one by one they slide...

Autumn Activities for Kids

Autumn Activities for Kids So summer has drawn to a close, and the nights are drawing in. As the weather turns colder in these darkening months, check out our top ten ways to entertain the kids by celebrating all things autumn. Comfort cooking Soup Image Credit Getting kids in the kitchen is a great way to teach them culinary skills, and...

Unlocking Possibilities

Unlocking Possibilitiesby Melissa Wenzel   My favorite key is no longer on my key chain. I didn’t even get to hang onto it as a keepsake. Interchangeable, the keys on my key ring accompany me through life; evidence of a life lived – homes occupied, offices worked in and cars come and gone. They speak to who I am and how far I’ve come. New keys replace old keys; old keys get tossed aside, yet remain the keeper of information...