‘Gear’ Archive

Baby Rag Quilts for Safe Snuggles June 20, 2011 No Comments

Newborn twins Alijah and Tatiana are each going to get a baby rag quilt from me, and I have to say, this security blanket just might be my favorite baby gift of all time. I mean, there are lots of beauties over at Little Sassy Pants, and I’ve been know to order bundles of personalized [...]

Mabel’s Labels for Summer May 30, 2011 No Comments

Now might be just the time to give Mabel’s Labels a try. The are designed especially for the stuff kids lose, and with your little darlings heading off to summer camps, and babysitters’ houses, and all-day getaways, you might feel more at ease knowing all those lunch boxes, backpacks, and swimsuits are properly labeled. And [...]

Recall Round-Up: Wednesday Wisdom November 11, 2009 No Comments

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. [...]

Best Back-to-School Jeans July 29, 2009 No Comments

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. Good Housekeeping has the scoop on all sorts of [...]

Go Light With Spalding Rookie Gear Balls July 28, 2009 No Comments

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!

Cool and Cheap (Sort of) Kids Rooms July 20, 2009 No Comments

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Toys Fit For Summer June 18, 2009 No Comments

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Mosquitoes – Spray Them Away June 9, 2009 No Comments

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. [...]

The Little Lasso – Wrangle Your Gear May 25, 2009 No Comments

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. [...]

Giveaway – Sweet Onesie Gift Set April 18, 2009 23 Comments

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 [...]