Want to change a child’s life for the better without spending a dime? When money gets tight, it is even more important to think of those who have even less than our own families. Even if you are trying to keep your wallet closed, you can still open your heart. The Fresh Air Fund has […]
Archives for February 2009
Happy 200th Birthday Charles Darwin!
February 12th is Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. Mark the occasion by reading Animals Charles Darwin Saw, a picture book that is part of the Explorers Adventure Series by Chronicle Books. The book is intended for children ages 7 to 12, but younger children might need help with some of the advanced vocabulary. Teachers and librarians will […]
Tweet Along at Toy Fair!
I’ll be at Toy Fair this Sunday, February 15. I’ll be vlogging thanks to Flip’s MinoHD and tweeting thanks to the Peek mobile e-mail device (more about the awesomeness of these tech gadgets later). Come along for the ride and there will be PRIZES! Here’s what you need to do to be eligible: Follow: @mamanista […]
Sesame Street Live Winner and Discount Code
The winner of the Family Four Pack of tickets to see Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden is Colleen, who said: Grover is my favorite. One of my very favorite books when I was little was “There’s a Monster at the End of this Book.” I still have it… and Zoe loves it too. […]
ACHOO! Six Tips for Surviving Cold & Flu Season
What do you do if your baby has a cough or cold? The experts now advise that a fever may help your child heal, as long as the temperature doesn’t climb too high. And cough medicines were recently pulled from the shelf because it is too easy to accidentally administer an overdose. So, when your […]
Win a Learning Tower from Little Partners
As part of the Love of Learning Month, Little Partners is giving away 20 Learning Towers (ARV $200 each). Mamanista has one to give away to a lucky reader. Check the Love of Learning Month to find out which 19 other bloggers are giving away one, too! In December, Debbie reviewed the Learning Tower, which […]
Happening Handbag! Win a Stylish Mod Purse from Eenamaria
Check out these stylish mod handbags from Eenamaria. Fun, fresh, and bold, these bags work for a younger woman cultivating a crisp, professional image or a more mature mama who wants to stay chic. Drawing on Mondrian’s strong lines and vivid blocks of primary color, designer Sarah Morgan has created a fresh line that is […]
“Start Healthy, Stay Healthy” Gerber Giveaway
Gerber’s “Start Healthy, Stay Healthy” campaign aims to educate parents about the importance of establishing good eating habits in children from birth to preschool. Gerber’s recent Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) revealed that as many as 25% of children did not consume a single fruit or vegetable serving on a given day. And we are all too familiar with […]
eBeanstalk Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
We’ve reviewed the unique way eBeanstalk highlights toys chosen by experts and tested by moms from across the United States. With eBeanstalk you have a fully guided experience start to finish. You can browse age-appropriate toys by three month intervals and you can also search based on developmental areas, such as dexterity, imagination, or social […]
Moon, Moon, Moon…My Nite Lite
I was incredibly excited to learn about the Good Nite Lite ($35), for toddlers who wake their parents up too early. Hey! I have one of those! Without a good night’s sleep, there’s sluggishness, crankiness, and tantrums…and the toddler might be a little off her game, too. I’ve heard several suggestions besides the obvious darkening […]