Let me start by saying that I have had 5 babies and am currently expecting my 6th. I have worn all my babies, though with different carriers. Some that I have found helpful, some that have just barely been functional, and some that I cannot live without. I have learned a lot over the years […]
16 Great Books For The Preschooler Who Is Learning To Read
This list of books will help your child recognize words, learn vocabulary and pronunciation as well as develop reading comprehension skills. There are 5 important elements for learning to read. Preschoolers will benefit from reading and practicing with these skills in mind. Phonemic Awareness - Recognizing and using individual sounds to create words. Phonics - […]
A Mom’s Review: The Ninja Master Prep Professional
As newlyweds, I sent my husband to the store with a gift card and the following instructions: “Please get a food processor so I can make such and such for dinner.” The last thing I expected was for him to bring home one of those “As Seen On TV” type of items - but there […]
A Mom’s Review: KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Mixer
With 10 different speeds, multiple attachments available, and quality parts all around, the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series stand mixer can pretty much do anything you’d like to your food; it’s great for bakers, but there are so many other uses for it besides baking! In fact, the first thing I made in this was actually […]
Graco Click Connect FastAction Fold Travel System
What is the Graco Click Connect FastAction Fold Travel System? It is a car seat that fits into an included base as well as a stroller for easy transportation of your little one! There are lots of great features for each of these. The Car Seat As a car seat, this is definitely one of […]
Medela Pump In Style: A Quality Breast Pump For On The Go Moms
When deciding between the several options that house double electric pumps, I chose the tote over the backpack, and even the messenger bag, for one reason: I thought it would probably hold slightly more with that shape. I imagined taking trips; I would want to store not only my equipment, but also some extra bottles […]
Top 10 Dollhouses For Toddler Girls (Age 2 to 6 Years Old)
Here’s a selection of 10 high-quality dollhouses with developmental benefits that will appeal to toddlers and withstand a lifetime of play. Dollhouses are timeless and full of activity. How many hours did we spend engrossed in our own dollhouses growing up? Of course these classic toys still endure today with our own kids, and this […]
Top Travel Toys To Keep Toddlers Busy During A Long Trip
Recently, our family embarked on a 14 hour road trip journey across the country to visit my husband’s sister’s family to meet their new baby. Traveling together are my twin boys who are two years old and our almost one year old baby daughter. Preparations for the trip had been giving me a bit of […]
Fisher-Price Space Saver Swing vs Bright Starts Portable Swing
Most babies love to swing or rock, and most parents enjoy the soothing qualities of a baby swing. A good swing is like having an extra set of hands when baby is fussy or fighting off a nap. As soothing as the swing itself can be, choosing one to buy can be stressful. Do you […]
Gluten Free High Protein Snack Bars: Top 10
Protein supplies the body with long lasting energy and helps to build lean muscle mass. Getting enough protein into our diets can be challenging though, and adding in the dietary restriction of being gluten free can make it even harder. Thankfully, good gluten free protein bars can help with this nutritional goal. Not all bars […]
