For a recent road trip, I wanted to arm my preschooler with a variety of books, toys, snacks, etc. I had heard of the Kiddie Catch-all, a mesh bag that attaches to the side of a car seat, and I thought I would give it a try. The Kiddie Catch-All easily attaches/detaches to the side of her seat, so my daughter and I selected items to fill the mesh bag with small toys, her … [Read more...] about Kiddie Catch-All
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Abundance on a Budget
By the editors of Pregnancy Magazine What happened? Seems like just yesterday we were drooling over $800 strollers and 600-thread-count crib linens. Fast forward a few months and we're wondering if we might save a few bucks by investing in some kneepads instead of a changing table. The economy turned on a dime, and it seems that dime is calling all the shots! … [Read more...] about Abundance on a Budget
Remember When Snow Days Were…Fun?
It's funny how your perspective on things changes as life moves along. When you're 6 and school is cancelled, it's no big deal, a day to stay inside and bake cookies with mommy or daddy and draw a new picture. When you're 16 and school is cancelled, it's cool, because everything at 16 is just cool. When you're single and 26 and school is cancelled, you turn the channel to … [Read more...] about Remember When Snow Days Were…Fun?
What’s Better, Bamboo or Cotton?
OK, you’ve settled on nursery colors and you’re ready to shop, but now you’re just plain confused about which organic bedding to get for baby. Organic cotton and bamboo crib sets—two less-toxic options—now can be found all over. So which is the healthiest for your baby and the planet? Bamboo Naturally fast-growing and hardy, bamboo regenerates quickly without help from … [Read more...] about What’s Better, Bamboo or Cotton?
Remember When
With a new baby on the way, you’re probably looking for ways to ring in the New Year that don’t involve partying all night long. Consider consulting The Joy of Family Traditions by Jennifer Trainer Thompson, a lovely new book that pays tribute to hundreds of celebrations from around the world and offers new ideas for marking important occasions. Here’s a December 31 tradition … [Read more...] about Remember When