THE PRODUCT Lalaloopsy Sew Bubbly Mermaid, about $35. THE GOOD Like all good Lalaloopsy dolls, the Sew Bubbly Mermaid comes with a little extra (in this case, an octopus or jellyfish, or some kind of underwater pet). So you feel like there’s a bit of a value-add when you buy it. It’s awesome that this…
Lalaloopsy Littles: Specs Reads-A-Lot (guest review)
Jaime is a teacher, wife and mom to two little gals who are three and five. She loves photography and she’s super-crafty. Seriously, if you live within a reasonable drive of Courtice and you love all those cute little hair clips, bows and crocheted hats, this is your gal and I’m happy to put you…
Mommy Gearest’s Glorious Gift Guide, part IV: 4+ years old
_________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when you give dozens of parent-and-baby testers some of the newest – and potentially hottest – toys and gear? You get a parent-and-kid-approved list of the must-buy gifts this holiday season. Welcome to PART IV – the final part in my series of 2012 gift guides – which is aimed at four…
Lalaloopsy Forest Evergreen – the boy toy
When we had our son, I was determined – as a forward-thinking, open-minded mother of the 21st century – to offer him both toys that were traditionally “boy” (trucks, tools) and traditionally “girl” (dolls, magic wands). Not to say that Big B wasn’t supportive of this gender-neutral approach to play, but he did laugh and gloat…