These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items. We’ve been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect toy. So, we’ve put together […]
Archives for November 2007
Chic and Affordable Decorative Slipcovers for Portable Play Yards
As I prepare for baby’s arrival, I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount and cost of all the infant gear marketed to new parents. Borrowing items from family and friends is one way to keep your costs down. Since I received a used Graco Pack & Play from a cousin and fully intend to use it […]
Deal of the Day: Along for the Ride Coupon Code
Mamanista readers are always able to enjoy $5 off orders of $40+ at At Along For the Ride, one of our favorite stores for baby slings, pouch slings, mei tais, and other baby carriers, including brands like Beco, BabyHawk, and Zolowear. Now, for a limited time, you can save even more: Click here to Save […]
12 Days of Holiday Toy and Gift Giveaways!
This Holiday Season, we’re hosting 12 Days of Giveaways! There will be safe (non-toxic and lead-free) toys, fun gifts, and hip baby clothing and accessories. Plus, even if you don’t win, there will be lots and lots of coupons, too, for savings. If you want to be notified by e-mail when we post a new […]
Sittercity Contest Winners
Here are our winners of the FREE Year Sittercity memberships from Mamanista! Commenter: Tiffany, of Natural Family Living Blog, who said: Oh wow! I need a reliable sitter! Our last sitter we used over 2 years ago and it was just a bad situation and it soured me on hiring another…so for about 2 years […]
Chic Designer Style for Babywearing Mamas
Obviously baby is adorable, but mama still deserves to look fabulous–and she will in Bronwen Handcrafted’s Baby Carriers. Bronwen brings a fresh design perspective to her beautiful ring slings, pouch slings, and podaegis. The outstanding choice of luxurious fabrics, some by chic designers like Vera Wang, Missoni, and Marimekko, makes the slings a unique treasure–like […]
Looking for a Gift for a Mama-to-Be?
I’m a bit (ok…a lot) type A, so my friends were concerned that I relax as much as possible during my pregnancy. The pregnancy yoga DVDs I received unsolicited were their not-very-subtle way of telling me I needed to de-stress. Message received. I’ve found the pregnancy yoga helpful (great way to banish a backache), but […]
Friday Playgroup: November 17, 2007
Her Pants Are So On Fire Izzy ponders how to teach her daughter not to lie. Some moms seriously bashed Izzy in the comments, but all she did was temporarily confiscate a favorite toy. What do you think? (IzzyMom) Paternity Test Men can be so weird sometimes, but at least Rebecca has a sense of […]
Spit Up in Style
As a Mama-to-Be, I’ll soon be covered in spit-up. (So much for wearing dry-clean only clothing!) But I plan to have a sense of humor about the inevitable messiness. VioletGumDrop.com sells novelty burp cloths with whimsical messages and a retro feel. Pictured at left is the “Morning,Afternoon, All Night Burp Cloth Set Boy,” which I […]
SIGG Eco-Chic Bottle Winners!
We take our SIGG everywhere and we are happy to share this eco-chic bottle for adults and kids with our readers. Check out our review for more information about how SIGG is good for the environment, your kids, and you! If you are not one of our winners this time, watch for another chance to […]
