Dec 15, 2011 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Kelly Gunzenhauser My husband and I have very different memories of our Christmas stockings. For him, stockings were where the batteries for his toys showed up. For me, stockings saved me from the letdown of opening the last present. Presents are done…but Hey!...
Oct 28, 2011 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Let me start out by saying, “Don’t do what I did!” When I had my first child almost eight years ago, I did not put any emphasis on buying a good stroller. I don’t think I even registered for one, and despite the fact that we received enough gift cards from Babies R’...
Oct 23, 2011 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Have you ever wondered how much others spend on certain items? I put out a survey a few weeks ago to see exactly what other moms spend on things like groceries, clothing, extra-curricular activities, and a few other items. Today you can view the results! I will say...
Sep 15, 2011 | Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Every once in a while I’ll stumble across something on a friend’s Facebook page or in conversation, or a reader will email me a “Favorite Find.” Well, for the past couple of months I’ve been holding on to a couple of items that not only...
Mar 29, 2011 | Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
It’s the simple truth: I just don’t spend a lot on my kids clothes. I wish I did, wish I could, but I just can’t wrap my brain or wallet around spending a lot on clothes that will most likely end up stained, ripped, or outgrown in one season....
Jan 17, 2011 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Sarah Scott, author of The Great Scotts blog My husband Mike and I have officially been parents to our son David for over five months now and although we don’t believe ourselves to be “experts” in the field just yet (HA!), there are some products...
Oct 11, 2010 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
When your first friend finds out she’s pregnant, it creates a snowball effect. Before you know it, everyone is having babies, which also means everyone is having baby showers! Whether you are attending a shower for a first-time mom, a veteran mom, or a mom of an...
Oct 5, 2010 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Today’s post is not only for new moms. Today we need a collaborative effort from all you veteran moms, too! New moms need help when it comes time to register for baby gear. I have compiled a list of the top items recommended from some of our readers. These are just...