Our Potty Training Journey

Yazan: CanCan | 30 December 2008 | 64 Comments
Categories: China, baby care, giveaways, reviews

The year before I gave birth to Jojo, we lived in China. In China, many babies don’t wear diapers. They wear special pants that look like chaps.

A Long, Strange Trip

Yazan: CanCan | 06 December 2008 | 43 Comments
Categories: Mom stuff, baby care, giveaways

The Parent Trip: From High Heels and Parties to Highchairs and Potties is a new, hilarious book from writer Jenna McCarthy.
Jenna McCarthy is one funny lady. I got the chance to review The Parent Trip, and before I even got it in my hands, I was cracking up reading her bio on her website!
Here [...]

Gifts for Rockin’ Mamas

Yazan: CanCan | 05 December 2008 | 112 Comments
Categories: Adoption, baby care, giveaways, reviews, traveling baby

I highly recommend baby wearing, and I especially love all of the fantastic infant carrier options that are on the market today.
I have some dear friends who are on the cusp of an adoption. They are first time parents, and actually came to me for advice.
One of the first things that came to mind [...]

Visions of Sugarplums

Yazan: CanCan | 30 November 2008 | 196 Comments
Categories: Christmas, baby care, books for children, coupon codes, games, girl stuff, giveaways, reviews, toys

Sugarplum Dreams is a one stop online shopping destination where you can find gifts for the babies, children, and mommies in your life! This boutique stocks popular designers, eco-friendly toys and baby gear that savvy moms will adore.
Sugarplum Dreams offers exquisite brands of christening gowns, flower girl dresses, swaddling blankets, jewelry, baby books, high chairs, [...]

Baby’s First Gift Guide 2008

Yazan: CanCan | 23 November 2008 | 4 Comments
Categories: Christmas, baby care, green, toys

I love to spoil my children, but somehow I have been able to resist going over board on the First Christmas celebration.
Here are some gift ideas that your baby is sure to appreciate.

This Amber teething necklace from Inspired by Finn not only looks adorable, but it also gives relief for teething pain.
Wearing Baltic amber close [...]

Need a Teethifier?

Yazan: CanCan | 22 November 2008 | 74 Comments
Categories: Deaky Deke, baby care, giveaways, reviews

Deeds is 15 months old now, and his little gummy grin is rapidly filling in with baby teeth.
When I noticed that he was cranky and attempting to reach his fingers into the back of his mouth, I knew that he must be getting some new teefies back there.
Only a few months ago, Deeds chewed [...]

Win a “Green” Diaper Bag

Yazan: CanCan | 20 November 2008 | 3 Comments
Categories: baby care, coupon codes, giveaways, green, links

Go Natural Baby Blog strives to bring you earth-friendly info to help you and your family be green!
Ever on the lookout for great, eco-friendly companies, Go Natural Baby Blog wants to give you a chance to win another this tres chic Fleurville Re-Run™ Mod Pod Changing Tote from Nubius Organics. The Fleurville Re-Run™ Mod [...]

Go Natural Baby

Yazan: CanCan | 07 November 2008 | 1 Comment
Categories: baby care, giveaways, green

Win over $400 worth of eco-friendly products for your baby! Go Natural Baby has partnered with some great companies to offer one lucky winner some fabulous eco-friendly products.
One lucky winner will receive:

Go Natural Baby’s organic cotton kimono set, matching blanket, and washcloth set. (winner’s choice of size and color)

I think Deeds looks adorable in his [...]

Fun Finds at eOrganicBaby

Yazan: CanCan | 01 November 2008 | 2 Comments
Categories: baby care, children's fashion, coupon codes, green, links

Being a mom of two young children has made me acutely aware of the dangers in environmental toxins. I am always on the look out for eco-friendly products for babies and children. I choose organic products whenever possible not only because it lessens our impact on the planet, but also to protect my family from [...]

Music For Little Ears: Dream Songs Night Songs from Belgium to Brazil

Yazan: CanCan | 22 October 2008 | 179 Comments
Categories: Music For Little Ears, Teaching Kids about Different Culture, baby care, giveaways, reviews, soundtrack

Children never look so sweet as when they are asleep. Sometimes, they are NOT very sweet when you are trying to get them to GO to sleep.
Parents can help little ones wind down at the end of a busy day with relaxing music on the newest release from The Secret Mountain.
In the tradition of previous [...]