Think again. Parenting Magazine has put out a new book that focuses on 'must haves' for the newest member of the family.Some of the suggestions include: a place for the baby to sleep, a place for diaper-changing, a place for cuddling and feeding and a way to keep tabs on the baby when you're not in the room. It lists plenty of both expensive and inexpensive items on which you can blow your cash. … [Read more...]
Rock Star Momma
June 25, 2007 By
A new book helps pregnant women celebrate their changing bodies with fashion, beauty and grace. "Rock Star Momma: The Hip Guide to Looking Gorgeous Through All Nine Months and Beyond" is a comprehensive well-being guide with a foreword by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. … [Read more...]
Children’s Books
June 22, 2007 By
I buy lots of children's books and like to find good deals. Jack usually gets a board book for each holiday (Easter, Valentine's Day, Father's Day) and lots of others in between. Recently he wouldn't let go of the Baby Einstein Dogs mini-board book at the library, and I found more that size at a discount store (Hudson's Salvage) for 20 cents each!I also love to give books as birthday gifts, especially box sets of board books. I try to stock up, so I have them on hand when we get invitations. I've found some great discounted box sets at Tuesday Morning. Four board books in a handy carry case … [Read more...]
Library Story Time
June 20, 2007 By
Story time at your public library is a great oppotunity for babies and toddlers to experience books with someone other than mom and dad. And best of all, it's FREE! Most libraries break up the story times by age and meet once a week. I've seen lots of other blogging moms check out their local library storytimes with their kids and they love it too. You may think your child would never sit still, but you might be surprised.Check out your local library for times, and if you have a conflict, you can just go on your own to read new books with your child, check out books to bring home (just make … [Read more...]
Nursery Rhyme Tease
May 29, 2007 By
From Nursery Rhyme Tease, here's a creative gift idea that encourages reading and looking cute! You get a nursery rhyme story book and matching tee in a unique snap vinyl case. Choose from Three Little Pigs, Wheels on the Bus, Hey Diddle Diddle, Humpty Dumpty, Itsy Bitsy Spider or, my personal favorite, Old MacDonald (E-I-E-I-O).What a creative way to encourage reading! … [Read more...]
Top 5: Books to Read to Babies
May 21, 2007 By
1) The Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle3) Good Night Moon - Margaret Wise Brown4) Pat the Bunny - Dorothy Kunhardt5) Ten Little Ladybugs - Melanie GerthFrom About.com … [Read more...]
