Being a toy tester is a fun job. It gives me a chance to explore something new with my kids, and I love to watch their reactions as they experience interesting sights and sounds for the first time. I can’t say we’ve ever had any duds dumped on us by the lovely folks at PTPA….
Essentia Comfort pillow #SafeSleep
I’ve been hearing from those of you’ve been reading my safe sleep series and are thinking about going organic at night. But the thought of doing it all at once is just a tad overwhelming. So my advice is NOT to do it all at once. I was chatting with a colleague a month or…
W is for Wapiti! An Alphabet Songbook
I’ve been writing a lot of really positive reviews lately. In many ways, it’s been great because I’ve had the opportunity to test out some awesome products and hopefully introduce you to new brands along the way. It’s certainly easier to write nice things; it makes everyone happy, and you get a lot of love…
Naturepedic waterproof mattress protector pad #SafeSleep
The K Man didn’t move into a big boy bed until he was well past his fourth birthday this year. Part of this was his own hesitation about leaving the comfort of his little toddler bed, which – to him – still felt so much like the crib he’d loved for more than three years…
Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Safety Duck Tub (guest review)
This marks the first time I’ve posted a guest review from someone who did NOT receive a product in exchange. I’ve known Susan since my early university years – we did the whole frosh week organization cult thing together. (And may have enjoyed a beverage or two along the way. There may also have been dancing…
Miss Q as a fairy princess at Great Wolf Lodge
Soma Organic Mattress set #SafeSleep
I don’t believe in going organic at all costs. In fact, if it doesn’t make sense financially for your family to do the organic thing, I don’t think you should. My bet is that your kids are better off playing soccer, taking swimming lessons and having mom and dad be as stress-free as possible. But…
Blooming Bath – a unique baby bath tub (guest review)
This guest review was written by Sandra, who is currently on mat leave with her four month old, Baby F, and four-year-old big brother J, the superhero (proudly starting JK this month). She’s been married to her amazing husband for six years and they also have a furry baby that’s five years old, Bruno –…
Joovy Room2 (that’s squared) – the ultimate pack ‘n play
Like many other new parents, I bought a playard (a.k.a. pack ‘n play, playpen) before my first child was born. And, boy, was it fancy. It had a detachable changing station and a bassinet that fit into one corner – suspended. What I hadn’t considered, however, was that The K Man would grow well beyond…
Tiny TOMS classic hoodie (guest review)
When I’m asked to review something that I can’t test with my own family, I turn to my Facebook page and offer my readers a guest review opportunity. Guest reviewers can be moms, dads, grandparents or other caregivers. They receive the products for free and get to keep them in exchange for their honest reviews. Like my own…