Music was a very important part of my childhood. I have fond memories of my dad letting me into his world of the Beatles and the Stones and all of the other ’60s music that inspired him. It inspired me, too. I want to give that experience to my kids, and as far as I’m [...]

I’ve never been much of a bowler. Don’t get me wrong, I like to bowl. Bowling just doesn’t like me. This Wooden Monkey Bowling Set, however, might just be perfect for my skill level. Price: $9.99.
You can buy this at Amazon.

Here are the product recalls for this past week:
Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel’s Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets

I had this great idea during my pregnancy that I wanted to paint dots on the walls in Pooky’s room. I cut out my own circles of varying sizes and painted the dots. It turned out okay. I did have to put several coats on some of the dots, and if you look closely, the [...]

I like puppets. Hand puppets. Finger puppets. I just like them. I think they’re great at bringing out children’s imaginations. Theatrix is a puppet theater with a lot of features and great portability. It folds up and has a handle so you can carry it from place to place. The “backstage” features include lighting options, [...]

One thing I’ve learned as a first time mom is that there are a lot of really adorable baby outfits out there, but on a day to day basis, your baby’s “outfit” is probably going to consist of a onesie, simple romper, or pajamas. This is why I love the concept of the Cotton Basics [...]

During my pregnancy with Pooky, I was in such awe of the whole experience. All of the changes happening in my body to accommodate the creation of this baby were amazing to me. The ultrasounds were always breathtaking and such a thrill.
Thanks to David at Boing Boing for tipping us to these beautiful images [...]

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Shopping the day after Thanksgiving? Just the thought of it makes me cringe. I have visions (maybe more like nightmares) of no parking, long lines, and lots and lots of people. It’s crazy how crazy it gets. I’ll be watching the news coverage from home. Ok, honestly, I’m not sure if I’ll be up to [...]