Jellyfish Lampquarium from Wild Creations

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 1 I just found the coolest tween gift ever for the holiday season, something that is the perfect gift for that kid on your list that has everything.  Well, everything but their very own jellyfish, that is.  What parent doesn’t want their kid to have their own jellyfish?  What… no … Read more

Halo SleepSack – October is SIDS Awareness Month

Cozy At Home Event – Day 16 There are very few worries that rate as high on new parents’ minds than Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  Because the cause of SIDS is still so relatively unknown and it seems like there is all sorts of conflicting advice about it, the amount of time I’ve spent … Read more

Art Prints for Kidz Vintage and Original Art

 Cozy At Home Event: Day 12 Since I’m a photographer and my sister is an amazing painter, wall space is really at a premium in our house.  It’s not that I don’t love other people’s work, it’s just that I have a hard time choosing between pictures and paintings we already own so introducing other’s … Read more

Yo Gabba Gabba! There’s A Party In My City!

I can’t tell you how sad I was the last time YO GABBA GABBA! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! Tour was making waves and I found out the party actually wasn’t in my city.  For all of you that were as sad as I was that your city was passed by, I’ve got great … Read more

WheelyBug Ride-On from Prince Lionheart

I must admit that I fell in love with the wheelyBUG from Prince Lionheart well before my daughter even knew they existed.  Besides loving their multi-directional castor wheel style movement that allows kiddos to spin 180s and get around with ease, they are also beyond adorable.  It’s these reasons that make it one of my … Read more

Valco Baby Tri Mode EX Stroller with Toddler Seat Attachment

My husband and I took stroller shopping for our first baby very seriously.  The ultimate goal was to find one that was easy to use, comfortable for extended distances, and was able to grow with us – all without completely obliterating our buggy budget.  We had a list of requirements that our stroller had to … Read more

Basil Stylish Bicycle Bags

If you’ve ever done a search for bicycle pannier bags you know how limited the selection is.  If you’ve got a cruiser bicycle or a bike that requires a bit more style and sophistication than the sporty selections available at most bike shops, I am going to save you a few hours of research and … Read more

Spring Wardrobes (and More) for Less at TJ Maxx and Marshalls

   Saving money is top of almost everyone’s list right now, which is why I love that there are so many discount stores near me that I can go to when I’m shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just to get myself something special while keeping our budget intact.  Two of my favorite discount stores are T.J. … Read more

April Showers Need Corolle Umbrellas

All of us here at Rave Central are huge Corolle fans, and not just because they have the most adorable dolls and accessories.  When we think Corolle, we think of the utmost in quality dolls that can grow with your children and become beloved members of the family.  With all sorts of birthdays coming up … Read more

DownEast Basics Review

The snow and ice is finally melting and we’re all thinking about breathing some life back into our closets.  The DownEast Basics new spring arrivals are the perfect place to start to get your wardrobe ready for the warm weather ahead.  With skirts, flutter tops, swim separates and even handbags, DownEast Basics has a full … Read more