Every woman needs a fabulous pair of rain boots. Why? Because it rains everywhere. The Pacific Northwest, in particular, sees more than their fair share of inclement weather and rain is just a natural part of life around here. But, no matter where you are, being prepared with a great pair of comfortable rain boots … Read more
The first time I saw a Darda racetrack set, I couldn’t help but think that it looked like it had been designed by kids. Surely no grown up would dare put so many twists and loops in a racetrack. They would, of course, know that even little toy cars have to obey the laws of … Read more
There are two things that all mothers want; the first is obviously sleep, and the second is a way of keeping their babies close even when they have to be apart. The Pretty Peacock offers one of the most extensive selections of personalized and custom jewelry pieces to keep your babies near and has some … Read more
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, I decided to do something a little different today. Instead of raving about a product or service I love, I thought I would do a post raving about all that I am thankful for. I am thankful for: A daughter who simply enchants everyone that she meets, starting first … Read more
Most of you know about hubby's and my addiction with kitchen gadgets, and most of you are already familiar with the Xtrema Cookware line we profiled last month in which I raved for 11 straight paragraphs about how much I love their products. It's been months since we started using our Xtrema Cookware on a daily … Read more
The snow is falling in the mountains all around Seattle and I can't help but get giddy with excitement about all our coming adventures in the snow this winter. My daughter will finally be old enough to play in the snow, I'm planning on building a really sweet Snow Guy with my nephew, and we've … Read more
It’s not going to be a gender neutral Christmas at our house! For the past two years, all of our kid’s purchases have leaned towards the gender neutral, in some cases bypassing the girl’s section entirely and shopping only in the boys aisles. Our daughter didn’t care what color her toys were, and I refused … Read more
I would like to introduce you to the only toy my daughter asks for by name, the My Pal Scout interactive puppy (This is of course assuming that his name is, in fact, "Woof Woof" as she insists that it is). When I got to meet the LeapFrog rep at the Time to Play Holiday … Read more
Every kid loves Shel Silverstein, and for a very good reason; He speaks to them on their level and does so with comedy and energy to spare. Dark and somewhat taboo subjects are addressed with lighthearted and easy humor and the mundane is anything but when Uncle Shel’s narrating for you. Before his death in … Read more
When we first found out we were going to be parents, hubby and I absolutely agreed that a stroller was where we would spend most of our baby budget. There were a couple of good reasons behind the decision, but our first thought was that the stroller really was for us as a family, and … Read more