Child’s Nativity Set

Little People Nativity Set

Our four-year-old son loves his soft nativity set that he got as a baby. But, I think he's ready for something a little sturdier this year, since he loves to role play and wants to stand up all the characters. I've seen this Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set before and think it would be perfect for him. Plus, Toys R Us is offering FREE shipping for a limited time. I love online shopping, especially when free shipping is involved. … [Read more...]

Personalized Christmas Gifts For Mom, Dad & Grandparents

mommy shirt

I was flipping through one of the many holiday catalogs I received and came across these cute gifts for mommy, daddy, grandma and grandpa. Also cute gifts if you are thinking way ahead for Mother's Day or Father's Day. Check out signals.com for the following: Personalized Mommy and Grandma Shirts Personalized Mommy or Grandma Necklace Personalized Daddy, Uncle or Grandpa Shirt … [Read more...]

Toddler Stocking Stuffers

Goodies that will make your toddlers WANT to get ready for bed: Firefly Blinking Toothbrush and Disney Cars Slippers. … [Read more...]

More Santa Reject Pics from BBA Readers

"Here's a priceless Santa picture of my 16 month twin girls. I love it that Santa is still smiling!"-Amy, Faithful reader in Indiana!Picture 1 below - "Jack did not like Santa!! He was trying his hardest to get out of his lap."Picture 2 below - "This is our Christmas Card picture this year."- Maggie … [Read more...]

Santa Reject Picture from the McNulty Quads

One of our favorite quad moms, Gen McNulty, sent in their Santa reject picture. She said, "I just couldn't help myself. This years photo is worse than last years!!" Click over to the McNulty blog for Gen's story about their experience.In case you haven't seen last year's photo, here's a flashback. … [Read more...]

Holiday Reject Photos: "ENOUGH" and Not Impressed with Santa

"I still laugh at this one…Sarah had ENOUGH of taking pictures!" - Cherie"Here are a few of our rejects (Baby Henry 2 mos.)" - Paige"SO NOT IMPRESSED with Santa last year. This year is still a mystery. We will know tomorrow." - Nicki Glenn … [Read more...]

Holiday Photos: Good Ones and Rejects

Here are a few pictures we've already received from BBA readers. These are great - both funny and adorable! Send us your Santa pictures and holiday photo cards, including "rejects," too. We'll post as many as we can over the next few weeks."Here are our Christmas Card pictures. Rejects will come when we go visit Santa!"-Jen Jordan (Jordan Triplets) "Since we moved to Colorado I have wanted a snow picture Christmas card. Kayden does nothing but cry in the snow. The day after Thansgiving we had beautiful white snow and I got them dressed and brought them outside to try a quick picture. As soon … [Read more...]

How to Make a Cookie House Village

If you read my post a few days ago, "Who Knew: Gingerbread House Challenges," you probably sensed my frustration at how time consuming building and decorating a gingerbread house can be. You may want to try this easier graham-cracker version from Diane Gilleland, guest contributor to craftstylish.com.You may also want to look for an already constructed gingerbread house that just needs decorating.After I told a friend about our experience constructing and decorating our gingerbread house, she found one that just needed decorating at our local Publix. Since she's strapped for time during the … [Read more...]

Top Toys of 2008

Good Housekeeping has revealed the winners of its first Best Toy Awards. The editors looked at hundreds of playthings for ages 3 to 14, evaluated 51 favorites, and then let dozens of kids loose to play and choose their top picks. The result: 14 safe, creative, and fun finds. … [Read more...]

Gifts for the Tech-Loving Toddler

For starters, there’s iTeddy, a teddy bear with a built-in video player. It can also be used to view pictures and is, of course, huggable. Creepily, you have to pull up iTeddy’s shirt to see the video screen, which will teach kids that taking off their friends’ shirts can only result in fun times. The price? $79.99 at Target. Read on for more gift ideas for the techie toddler. … [Read more...]