Modware for Toddlers

Yazan: CanCan | 09 April 2009 | 83 Comments
Categories: Baby care, Eating, Giveaways, Guest posts, Reviews

The transition from highchair to grown-up table may not be one of the hallmark moments of a baby’s life, but I’ve found it to be one of the more annoying.
After all, you’re dining at least three times a day, and in our family, Buckley (our 14-month-old) takes most of her snacks at the table, [...]

Constructive Play Ideas For Little Ones

Yazan: CanCan | 19 February 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Educational products, Games, Guest posts, Toys

I have such enthusiasm for teaching young children through play. I am always eager to discover educational toys and activities to help little ones reach their highest potential!
Today, guest blogger Melitsa Avila shares some rich resources for constructive together time with your baby, toddler, or preschooler:
Babies
1. Treasure basket play
2. Homemade Rattle
3. Wooden key ring: Babies [...]

Domestic Open Adoption

Yazan: CanCan | 19 January 2009 | 7 Comments
Categories: Adoption, Guest posts

Shelby Barone is an adoptive mom, blogger, and mompreneur behind Glitterful Felt Stories.
Shelby has adopted two children in the U.S., and has a “homegrown” or biological child as well.
Shelby wanted to share about her experience in adopting domestically!
There are so many misconceptions about domestic adoption. My husband and I were able to adopt two [...]

Adopting A Daughter From Jiangxi

Yazan: CanCan | 18 January 2009 | 4 Comments
Categories: Adoption, China, Guest posts

Today, Diana of Diana Rambles blogging fame shares with us some of her experience adopting her cutie-pie daughter from China!
Back in 2005 we decided to add to our family via adoption. We explored our options and ultimately decided to adopt from China. There are 2 adoption options with China. One is the traditional program [...]

Roasting

Yazan: CanCan | 12 January 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Adoption, China, Guest posts

This is a final guest post from Christine “Cissy” White; she shared with us last week about her experiences waiting to adopt, and finally adopting a daughter from China.

She squatted on the sidewalk. She was wearing a dress. It was brown. So were the warm peanuts roasting over the fire in front of her. [...]

A Russian Adoption: Siberia Brands

Yazan: CanCan | 09 January 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: Adoption, Guest posts

Today we get to hear from Sarah, a mother of two little cuties whom she adopted from Siberia. Sarah blogs at SiberiaBrands; after you read their story, do visit her blog for pictures of those adorable children!
My name is Sarah and I am married to a man named Aaron; we have two kids- Ana [...]

The Delivery Elevator

Yazan: CanCan | 08 January 2009 | 6 Comments
Categories: Adoption, China, Guest posts, Mom stuff

Yesterday I left you in a bit of a cliffhanger in the blog post Adoption In China: SARS Outbreak!
Naturally I had to bring back Christine (Cissy) to tell us more of her family’s story.

We met Kai on the 26th floor of the Dolton hotel in Changsha China. I recognized her immediately. Her head [...]

Adopting a Newborn: What Happens At The Hospital?

Yazan: CanCan | 06 January 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: Adoption, Guest posts

What Happens at the Hospital?
In this guest post, Robyn shares her experience meeting her newborn adoptive son at the hospital. She has lots of good advice on her website for parents who are traveling this same road!
Every adoption book tells you what to do to get the baby, and what to do once you get [...]

Flannel Board Tutorial by Jonah Lisa Dyer

Yazan: CanCan | 13 December 2008 | 5 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Guest posts

This is a guest post from Jonah Lisa Dyer, blogger and crafter extraordinaire at The Toby Show! Enjoy!
Flannel Board Tutorial

I made this flannel board for our new playroom this weekend. Huck loves it! It is so easy and cheap and I bet kids who are old enough to use scissors would be able to help [...]

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