I have been sooo happy with the fact that Emma has been saying please and thank you lately. Theres nothing more satisfying to a mommy than knowing her child can be polite! And toddlers love to please. But every once in awhile something Ive taught Emma backfires. Like teaching her to say No, thank you when I offer her something she doesnt want. She has really gotten into that No, thank you business recently. In fact, when I told her today it was time to clean up her toys she looked me right in the eye and said very loudly and clearly, No, thank you!!!. Lucky you, I caught it on my Flip because you really have to see it for yourself to appreciate the mischievous gleam in her eye when she says it. Im pretty sure shes thinking, I outsmarted mommy again! (Please excuse the mad scientist hair) And…
This isnt my first experience with Wee Squeaks fantastic shoes when Emma was one year old and really starting to walk for the first time, we reviewed a pair of sandals and loved them! They were great for a beginning walker. Now that Emma is almost 3, Im finding that the Wee Squeak brand is growing wonderfully with our family. We have a pair of their squeaky boots now and theyre as comfortable as ever, with a bit of glam added! Read on for a detailed review The Brand Wee Squeak Shoes (http://wesqueak.net) Sizes Available Baby/Toddler sizes 3 through 12 Examples of Footwear Available for Purchase: Emmas New Sparkly Wee Squeak Boots: The Silver Sparkle Boot, Size 8 Materials, Ankle/Foot Support, Traction, & Comfort These boots are sparkly, let me tell you. The outside of the boots are covered in sequins that glimmer all different colors, and the inside is…
I love reading special books around Christmastime. Last year Emma was too young, but this year shes singing Jingle Bells and O Christmas Tree and getting into the spirit of Christmas. Here are some excellent books recently released from Sterling Books for Kids that are putting us in the mood for the holidays! Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a critter was stirring, not even a mouse. Little Critters The Night Before Christmas takes the classic poem The Night Before Christmas and tweaks it just a very tiny bit with everyday English. Almost all of the words are the same but this one is easier to read and easier for little ears to understand. It also stars favorite Mercer Mayer characters and charming illustrations. It also comes with a read-along CD with accompanying music. This one is a favorite! Buy it on Amazon.com This one…
If youre a lover of unique, attractive, organic, yet affordable childrens clothing, youre going to LOVE HappyGreenBee! And did I mention organic???? Im loving the prices at HappyGreenBees Clearance Store and I think you will, too. For instance, this petal dress is only $8.00 right now! and these reversible hoodies are only $12.00 each! I could go on and on, but Ill let you go check it out yourself. I think I might need to make an order after I finish this post. 🙂 The Blossom Dress & Footless Tights Thanks to the awesome people at HappyGreenBee, Emma and I were able to review their Blossom Dress in Fern Green and their Footless Tights in Maypole. I am SO happy with the quality of the clothes I received from HappyGreenBee! The tights are thick and warm enough for winter, and the dress is well-made and falls just right on Emma….
Today Im delighted to introduce you to SaSa Originals! Not only is this shop full of sweet plush goodness for babies and toddlers everything is lovingly made by a fellow mom! And you know how much I LOVE supporting mom-owned businesses. Its the perfect excuse for buying something you really want or need. 🙂 You know what else is cool? Sara of SaSa Originals was named one of the Top 50 Etsy Moms on Babble. What an honor! Sara and her creations I was immediately drawn to Saras stuffed dinosaurs when I saw them. Im doing a dinosaur-themed nursery for my little boy due in January and these stood out in the Etsy crowd to me because theyre made with soft furry fabric, come in so many colors and patterns, AND each dino is a rattle. I just knew my little boy would love one! But dinosaurs arent the only…
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If youve been following this blog for awhile, you know we moved in April from an apartment to a small house. Still renting but I was thrilled to be out of apartments! I shared the house-hunting experience during which I searched the internet day and night for the perfect home (in our price range), the applying and waiting process, and our finally moving in. So far its been great here. No issues aside from a leaky faucet. Until Thanksgiving MORNING. Of course! Yesterday morning I went to take my morning shower and when I turned the hot water on, nothing came out. Okay, not exactly a great way to start the day. We called the emergency repair line and they said they couldnt come out since it was the holiday. Fine, one day doesnt seem too bad and we werent planning on having company at our house anyway. I refrained…
From this To this? Wow! This is a T-Jack (Toy-Jacket) made by Convertible Designs. I dont know a kid alive who wouldnt want a jacket that turns into a soft toy they can play with! Seriously, this is innovation at its finest. 🙂 And a gift that is sure to bring a smile to a childs face. Personally I thought it was cool enough that there was a 3-D animal on the back of the jacket. Then when I realized that it turned into a toy I was hooked on the idea! How It Works So how does a jacket turn into a toy, and vice-versa? Its easier than you might think! The magic is inside the jacket, nicely hidden inside the padded lining. Watch this short video to see it happen before your eyes: A Moms Thoughts Thanks to Natasha of Convertible Designs, Emma received the T-Jack Turtle for…
Im not quite. See, we had all these plans we were going to spend Thanksgiving with our best friends that have a little girl Emmas age and each make half of the dinner. I was really looking forward to it then the plague hit at the same time as the cold snap here. First, about two weeks ago John got the flu. Then Emma had sniffles and a sore throat (my poor baby) that came on at the end of last week. And THEN John got sick again with something else and lost his voice, has had a low fever every day, and has been coughing. I managed to get by without catching anything, but still have felt not great. So rather than go cough all over our friends this Thanksgiving (lol), were going to try to reschedule the big dinner. Im so sad! Today we made a quick trip…
These cookies were so good Emma agreed. 🙂 I followed this recipe!