Mama-to-Be Cleaning Tip: If soaking and scrubbing doesn’t get the burnt-on food off, fill your pot with some water and add a tablespoon of dishwasher soap. Bring the pot to a boil and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. When it’s cooled a bit but before the water gets to room temperature, you can […]
If this Glider’s a Rockin’
Sure, babies are super cute, but Mom deserves some swag, too. Gliders are a wonderful way to show mom you appreciate her. Pregnant moms, nursing moms, and moms who just need a break will love a glider. Newborns are soothed by rocking and many babies nurse better with a little motion. Gliders are also a […]
Relax in These Luxury Gliders
During the pregnancy, tons of gifts arrive for the baby. Mom deserves some pampering, too. Kookoo Bear Kids has luxury gliders and ottomans for those tired feet. Gliders are perfect for the pregnant mom-to-be, the nursing mom, or the mom who just wants to cuddle with her baby or toddler. Gliders are a Dad and […]
An iRobot for Mother’s Day
Here’s another idea: give Mom clean floors for Mother’s Day. I know that probably does not seem terribly exciting to you men, but it sounds very enticing to me…especially now that Baby Diva is learning to crawl. FREE Shipping coupon from iRobot (Roomba) Exp: 5/14/2007 Check our “Mother’s Day” tab or click the label below […]
Organic Baby Food a Hit
I suspect we will ultimately find there are medical benefits to choosing organic. Even better for the environment than buying organics at the supermarket: purchase locally grown produce when possible. In addition to the medical benefits, I also think there are also social and emotional benefits to getting your child used to the idea of […]
Forget Me Not
Mama-to-be likes making fresh salads, but she often has 1/2 a tomato or green pepper or onion left over. Inevitably, she finds the other half days later in her fridge. By that point, it’s too gross-looking to eat.Tupperware Forget Me Not Containers- $12 for a set of twoTupperware sells a Forget-Me-Not container for storing partially-used […]
Diet Tip: Drinking Six Glasses of Water a Day Is Easier With Soda Club
I heard about The Bob Greene Diet from a friend who’d seen him on Oprah, and I was intrigued enough to pick up his book. Normally I hate diet books, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Bob Greene plan. Unlike Atkins, he wasn’t selling any quick fixes. The diet didn’t require a 1200-1300 calorie […]
What I’m Craving Now
I’d heard a lot about Dale and Thomas popcorn before I finally tried it. According to US Weekly, Katie Holmes craved it while pregnant. And Dale and Thomas Popcorn also counts Teri Hatcher, Oprah and Rachel Ray as fans. At $28 for a six-pack sampler or $45 for a 12-pack sampler, this snack isn’t cheap. […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Way back in the BC era (Before Child), this Mamanista loved to cook. I am anxiously awaiting the day Baby Diva joins in with, rather than thwarts my culinary efforts Right now, I have to do all the cooking for Baby Diva. One day, however, she’ll be able to say, “And I helped.” Sure, it […]
The Littlest Foodie
While some New Yorkers are spending big bucks turning their kids into mini-foodies, I’m hoping Baby Diva will have a healthy attitude towards wholesome foods. Of course, I wouldn’t object to a smidgen of a sense of adventure… If you are excited about introducing fresh, tempting and fun foods to your tot, I suggest Annabel […]
