October 28th, 2011 
Erica 
Now that the temps are dipping, a new set of seasonal gear may be in order. If you’re looking for some cozy options, check out these cute critter hat and mittens sets from Circo. Target sells options for infants through 5T in lots of friendly animal styles. You can score the sets online starting at Read More →
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October 21st, 2011 Erica Party favors a must for your next shower? Check out these cute frame favors. These onesie frames come in baby blue or girlie pink; a really cute idea for baby announcements too! Frames hold a 2″ x 1 1/2″ photo or card. The prices range from $1.30 to $2.30 each depending where you buy in Read More →
Posted in $10 and under, For Mom, Keepsakes, Party Related, Pregnancy and Maternity Tags: baby photo, baby shower, Infant, infant frame No Comments »
October 10th, 2011 Erica Story time with a bigger purpose … Help Me Be Good Books, a series of useful tools to help with those bumps along behavior highway. These books present real lessons in character development and social growth. Each book tackles a common childhood issue, like tattling, whining, disobeying, bad sportsmanship and more, in easy to dissect Read More →
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October 4th, 2011 Erica What is about socks that one always seems to go missing? If you have an infant, you especially know what I mean. A mom of five turned her frustration into an infant must-have! Sock Ons are worn over baby socks and they lock them in place. If baby pulls, the sock won’t budge; so simple Read More →
September 29th, 2011 Erica Meet the Alphabet Kids: Allegra, Elena, Issac, Oni, Umar and Yang. They like to hang out at the Alphabet Afterschool Center. And, it’s there where young readers will enjoy tales centered around diversity and enhancing awareness. The books also present some common internal conflicts some kids may feel among their peers; and show how each Read More →
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September 26th, 2011 Erica It’s a CD with a lot of great messages and some catchy beats too. UR SOME 1 has 13 tracks of great messages for kids from a variety of different musical artists. A handful of the songs teach kids about their bodies, what they can do (it takes more muscles to frown than smile) and Read More →
Posted in $10 and under, Educational, Giveaways, Organize, Party Related, Tweens Tags: CD, Giveaway, Music, Self-esteem No Comments »
September 22nd, 2011 Erica It’s a squeezable smoothie on the go! Organic Mashups are fruit and veggies that kids are sure to love – even the finicky ones. They have an apple sauce like consistency, so the texture should be a safe bet for lots of picky kiddos. Each mashup is made from a puree blend and organic juice Read More →
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September 21st, 2011 Erica No wire hangers (in landfills, that is)!! Okay, not to get all Mommy Dearest on you, but trying to make a point here people. Did you know billions, yes BILLIONS of wire hangars end up in landfills each year? I get it – they can be a pest to organize. The Hanger Hamper is a Read More →
Posted in $10 and under, Clothing and Apparel, Eco-Friendly, Gear and Doodads, Organize Tags: closet organizer, eco-friendly, green No Comments »
September 19th, 2011 Erica Transform any kids room in a cinch with Motifs in a Minute! These removable, easy appliques peel and stick to dress up drab walls. When your kid outgrows the style, peel off and upgrade to a different look; lots of decorative options to choose from. Motif styles work for nurseries through tweens! There are even Read More →
Posted in $10 and under, For Dad, For Mom, Home Decor, Organize Tags: appliques, kids room decor, nursery decor, removable wall decals, wall art No Comments »
September 9th, 2011 Erica I love discovering new finds, even when they are officially not so new. Hey if it’s new to me, it may be new to you too, right? Such is the case of Laura Numeroff’s Monster Munchies. She’s the author of the popular If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and If You Give A Pig Read More →
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I'm sure everyone thinks of their mom as number #1. I sure do! My mom is a rock star in my eyes; she's always been. I definitely got my task master skills from her. A master coordinator, she's enjoying retirement by planning family reunion #2! This time, it's her side of the family. It's just [...] 
By Andrea Woroch Attention Earthlings: It's time once again for that annual celebration of all things green. Earth Day is nearly upon us and, while many people offer advice on being kind to Mother Earth, too many of these tips don't quite coincide with frugal lifestyles. In an effort to dovetail these two purposes, we [...] 
