I first discovered Zoobies Plush Pets about a year and a half ago, and I instantly wanted one so bad!  And not just for my sweet little daughter – I wanted one for me!  I’ve always loved stuffed animals, and I think that whoever thought this concept up is a genius. Anyone who has ever...

I’m so excited to be featuring another wonderful mom-run Etsy shop!  I love supporting other moms when purchasing for my daughter, and I love that what I’m purchasing is handmade with care. And I LOVE buying dresses! Introducing Auntie Bubbles, home of affordable, fashionable outfits...

If I could have all wooden toys for my kids, I would.  Wooden toys and puzzles promote children using their imaginations rather than relying on push-button instant entertainment, something we have too much of nowadays.  This is one of the reasons I love places like ImagiPlay, toy companies that provide...

I’m a self-proclaimed Etsy addict.  Whenever I am in the market for something that can be purchased handmade from another mom, I first check Etsy, a place where anyone can put their handmade goods up for sale!  My experience there has been very positive, with a few exceptions.  The key to...

I’m a lover of all all things sparkly, and have been a fan of Swarovski crystals ever since I saw my first glimmering crystal!  My mom makes jewelry and she showed me her stash of crystals in almost every color – so beautiful!  These crystals are special, they are real.  They sparkle...

I live in a very rainy part of the U.S.  In fact, the last 9 months have been nothing but rain!  So, having a restless two-year-old on my hands who loves to be outside and doesn’t care a bit about the weather has had this mommy thinking about cute and practical rain gear for kids.  You’d...

Make Your Walls Beautiful With… Trafalgar’s Square Children & Animal Art There is such a delightful sweetness to the artwork at Trafalgar’s Square.  Each painting, whether featuring woodland creature or child or both, is full of atmosphere and a childlike wonder.  I think their...

I was recently introduced to PakNaks, and I’m loving them!  These interchangeable velcro stick-on “charms” have a high cute factor and an even higher fun factor.  At first I thought that they were just for kids to stick onto their backpacks and bags, but after receiving them and...

Make Your Walls Beautiful With… Amber Alexander’s Whimsical Animal Art! Amber Alexander’s artwork is, in my opinion, perfect for a child’s bedroom or nursery!  Her fanciful creatures are sure to inspire the imagination of both young and old.   You can’t help but...

The newest DVD featuring the well-loved Wubbzy is now available!  And you’d better watch out – this one is all about DINOSAURS!  Rawwwwr! But don’t worry, they’re too cute to be truly scary.  :-) In the “Escape from Dino Island” DVD, Wubbzy and his best pals, Widget,...

Do you like discovering new places to buy well-made clothing for your little girl for affordable prices?  How about buying from and supporting fellow moms? Then don’t miss this fabulous Etsy feature! Feast your eyes on this… This delicious dress is a Strawberry Sizzle Knot Dress! Where...

Toys and Games Online is one of my favorites of the popular CSN Stores (200 plus stores!).  They have a terrific selection of toys to pick from including but not limited to Little stuffed animals, games and puzzles, toddler development toys, and outdoor play toys for all ages.  Not only that, but...

Tatutina is one of those online gift shops I can’t seem to get enough of!  They carry the best kind of gifts, too – unique, useful, and with a cheery handpainted look for you and your kids! But it’s their boxes that I truly love, because not only are they super cute – they’re...

All of the following books came to me for review through the wonderful Abrams Books for Young Readers.  Check out their online catalog if you have a moment – I’m sure you’ll see many books to add to your wishlist.  :-) These books are the tops! Especially the very first one. ...