Babyproofing experts recommend putting a faucet cover over the bathtub spout to protect your baby’s head from bumps and burns. When baby got too big to bathe in the sink, I bought the original Boon Flo spout cover ($14.99). There were cheaper options, but I picked the Boon Flo because it easily accomodated the shower pull […]
Archives for January 2009
Keep That Baby Skin Soft and Safe: Baby Silk Sunscreen Wipes
Protecting your baby’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays is essential. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to jet off to Anguilla, the winter is no time to get lax about sunscreen–sun reflected off of the snow can be twice as strong. Celebrity moms, like Jennifer Garner, use Baby Silk Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes […]
Honoring Dr. King: Make 1/19/09 a Day On, Not a Day Off
It’s fitting that Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated the day before the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama. So many people across the country and around the world are inspired by this historic event. Wouldn’t it be great if we could take that enthusiasm and transform it into something great by participating in the Day of […]
Deal of the Day: Bravado Nursing Bras on Sale
You can get great deals on breastfeeding essentials at Nursing Mother Supplies! Owned and operated by a mom and certified lactation consultant, Nursing Mother Supplies offers excellent customer service. When my son was born in April, Jen (the owner) helped me pick out just the right bras and breastpump accessories. I knew I liked the Bravado […]
Wabi Sabi: Finding Grace in the Ordinary
Children already appreciate the simple beauty of the ordinary, so Wabi Sabi will just feel right. Beautifully illustrated with collages of torn paper, found objects, and natural materials, Wabi Sabi follows the eponymous kitty on a journey to find the meaning of his name. Along the way he discovers that wabi sabi is “hard to […]
Contest Winners
Congrats to Kathy (comment #46) who won the $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate. Here’s Kathy’s comment: We have a lot of home improvement projects on the “to do list” — painting the living room, upgrading a bathroom, maybe some new hardwood floors. Thanks for this contest! Congrats to Tammy (#299) who won a copy of […]
Be Natural, B Nature
Nothing is softer than baby’s skin, but B Nature’s organic cotton is running a close second. Although I do not always spring for organic, I prefer clothing baby in organic cotton pajamas, like this B Nature romper. Since newborns spend a lot of time in their pajamas, why not give them the safety and comfort […]
New Exercise DVD Roundup: Win 6 New Fitness DVDs
If you enjoy group fitness classes but don’t want to pay pricey gym membership fees, exercise DVDs are an inexpensive and effective way to feel the burn. Most fitness DVDs sell for under $20, so they are a cheap way to exercise in your own home. I received a bunch of newly-released fitness DVD titles to […]
Falling Off the (Exercise) Wagon
Even a billionaire like Oprah, who can afford personal trainers and chefs, has a difficult time staying on the diet and exercise wagon. (Read about Oprah’s recent weight gain here.) It’s even harder for moms– especially if you don’t have a lot of childcare help. My biggest difficulty is finding time to exercise and prepare healthy […]
Om! Baby: Yoga for Moms
Motherhood is often stressful. When you’re busy caring for a new baby, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind. Recovering your pre-baby body is tough if you aren’t blessed with either a fast metabolism or the willpower to exercise. Personally…I’ve always hated exercise. While I enjoy hiking or a nice walk outdoors, the […]