Thank you to Ministar Baby Shoes for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Introduced to the USA back in 2005, Ministar Baby Shoes have been a popular soft sole leather shoe that could be found at Target.  They are now also available straight from the US distributor making it even more convenient to grab a pair.  Available in three different lines: Soft Soles, Explorers, and Winter or Fur Boots, the same great quality Read more [...]

Safety 1st sent me a Grow and Go to test out and review for this blog post. All opinions are my own. The far left photo at the top of this blog post shows the seat rear-facing with the seat belt improperly routed. There is a (somewhat hidden) slot that is under kids' legs. This path should be used to route the seat belt when in rearfacing mode. You can see how to install properly in this video. The belt path is shown around 1:45 in the video. The Safety 1st Grow and Go is a 3-in-1 car seat that Read more [...]

  Thank you to Little Balance Box for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I have to say that one of my favorite stages is definitely the newborn stage.  Babies are so tiny and their features are just adorable.  I love how easy they are to hold and the fact that when you put them down, they stay in that place.  But babies don't stay small.  The first year is filled with many changes and exciting milestones. Read more [...]

  Thank you to KidKraft for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. For over 40 years now, KidKraft has been leading the way with providing high quality wooden toys and furniture.  Their toys have been invented to specialize in interactive and educational play while designed by the most dedicated engineers to ensure safety and the best quality.  Their sturdy pieces can be found throughout the world as they have Read more [...]

Have you ever found yourself taking fewer pictures of your baby as they get bigger? We tend to snap tons of photos in those early weeks - partially because they are brand new and partially because they are just laying there and so easy to photograph. Once a baby can roll over, crawl or walk it's a lot harder to get a great shot because they're in action most of the time. Capturing photos is important to me, so I take a few steps to make sure I get lots of photos even through the super Read more [...]

  Thank you to Philips Avent for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. The Philips Avent name is well known in many households and it's for good reason.  Their line of products for Mother and Child Care are outstanding!  With our Baby Shower Gift Guide posts rounding off, I wanted to be sure and include them.  Today, I'll feature several of their products that would make fantastic shower gifts for any new or Read more [...]

  Thank you to Robeez for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I've said it before and I'll say it again, footwear for babies is just as practical as it is functional.  I've been reminded that yet again as my sister just had her baby recently and they are having a hard time getting that little girl to keep socks on!  She wriggles and moves and they just slide right off her adorably tiny feet.  Robeez understands Read more [...]

  Thank you to Margaux & May for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.   When talking with other moms or moms-to-be about my must have baby products, I always bring up swaddle blankets.  I have come to rely heavily on them with our last couple children and there's a very good reason.  Swaddling typically works!  I have found my babies to be responsive to that technique as it would calm them and create a warm safe environment that they Read more [...]

  Thank you to KidOFit for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my very own. I've learned a lot through my years of motherhood.  When I was younger, I never realized what a big deal safe (and rear-facing) car seats were or the fact that when I had my 2 year old daycare boy rear-facing for my sanity since he screamed for entire car rides, I was actually placing him in the safest position possible!  With that knowledge, Read more [...]

  Thank you to Lily Jade for providing me with product, free of charge, in exchange for this honest blog review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Most diaper bags feel like a necessary evil.  Parents of young children need them to be able to tote around everything babies and toddlers need: diapers, wipes, spare clothes, snacks, and toys.  However, so many come poorly designed and become detested from lack of function and style and, in the past, I've ditched the diaper bag as soon as possible. Read more [...]