Are you even aware of all the product recalls out there? Not me. But there are plenty, and you can track down a bunch of them at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Lately, some Maclaren strollers have been recalled, due to a hinge that has reportedly severed some kid fingertips. Ouch. Here’s the scoop. [...]

You know you’ll need to buy your kids jeans for school this year, right? I mean, chances are when your tykes hike up their last-year pants, they’re going to be super tight and super short. That’s what happens when our wee ones grow into big kids.
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You can never have too many balls for your kids. Well, maybe you can. But these Spalding Rookie Gear balls are definite must-haves for young ones. They are the same size as regular youth balls, but they weigh 25 percent less. Score!

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With summer comes mosquitoes. Lots and lots of mosquitoes. And I swear, each and every one will hunt me down and pierce my tender skin during the next few months. Much of the population has found me already, in fact, and I have itchy welts all over my body to prove it. I hate mosquitoes.
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Got little kids who keep dropping their little sippy cups, bottle, blankies and toys? You might need a Little Lasso, a bungy-type thing that attaches to your gear and secures everything to strollers, high chairs, slings (do you trust slings?) and more. Covered in adorable machine-washable fabric, this is both a functional and trendy find.
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If you like personalized baby stuff, like I do, then you’ll want to get in on this giveaway, because Deidre over at Little Sassy Pants is awarding one lucky reader with a Sweet Onesie Gift Set.  This sweet set includes two personalized items: One premium burp cloth and one onesie (samples pictured above). To enter [...]

According to my 8-year-old’s estimates, he’s the only one he knows who doesn’t have a Nintendo DS. Truth be told, I didn’t really know what Nintendo DS was until yesterday, when a mom at a birthday party clued me in. I guess that’s why he doesn’t have one. That, and the fact that I’m not [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you and your kids wearing green today? Good. Now see if you can infuse the color into your every move, every day. We think you’ll be a whole lot healthier if you do. Our planet will be happier too. Here, some suggestions for living in the green.

Eat your greens. Take [...]