Monthly Archives: July 2007

My problem with Moon Sand

MoonsandIf you have a television, you’ve probably heard of Moon Sand.  Well, I bought Sebastian some at Target as a
gift for getting stitches. I usually don’t buy things I see on TV but Sebastian was sure that he really would play with it so I got it for him. Anyway.. the Moon Sand is pretty cool. It doesn’t stick to your hands when you’re playing with it, and it really feels like sand. However… a BIG however, we can’t figure out how to make things out of the moon sand without using the molds that came with the set. From what we gather, you have to buy more molds. We tried to make things on our own out of the Moon Sand, but the sand just wouldn’t stay together. Sure you can put some in a cup and have a nice Moon Sand cup but what child wants to build a Moon Sand cup castle? 

My point is that based on the commercial we thought that we would be able to mold the sand into shapes and objects ourselves, with out their molds.

That’s what I get for buying something on those tacky commercials.

Skip Hop Toolbox – a mommy must have

Good1_2What do parents need/use every day or pretty often?  Diapers, wipes, diaper cream, socks, thermometer, baby lotion, and the list goes on. That list is some of what is easily stored in the SKIP HOP Toolbox.  When we hired our nanny, I think she was confused as to why we don’t have one  place in the house where we change Madelyn’s diapers.  I explained to her that because our house is multi leveled and it’s not always convenient to  go upstairs or down stairs when Madelyn needs changing, we just have diapers and wipes scattered through out the house.   I was absolutely thrilled when I received the SKIP HOP Toolbox for review.  I filled the Toolbox up right away and have to say that I am very impressed with the amount of ‘stuff’ the Toolbox holds.

What is most valuable to me about the Toolbox is that I no longer have to search the bathroom cabinets, and drawers, and closets for Tylenol, nail clippers and other things that we don’t use everyday but often enough. These items are now stored in our SKIP HOP Toolbox.

This is a great gift for a baby shower or new mom. The SKIP HOP Toolbox is available in three colors, is very durable, and wipes clean with a cloth.

I found that if I stack several diapers on one side of the caddy then I can fit a full size diaper wipe box on the other side!  This is a mommy must have!

Features:

  • Holds up to 12 diapers.
  • Two drawers on the bottom that pull both ways for extra storage.
  • Two detachable side pockets.
  • Handle for easy carrying.

Where to buy: SKIP HOP

Mommy Bag by Rebecca Denny

Calling all women!  Wait.. calling all mommies and women!Rebeccadenny

You were a woman before you were a mom, right? Well, why sacrifice your style by toting around a bla diaper bag from the baby store when you can proudly carry what looks like a purse, but has the functionality of a diaper bag?  Yes, it’s true!  Rebecca Denny has created the much needed Mommy Purse.   

I love the soft textured fabric and elegant design of the Pineapple Mommy Purse. The inside room is great and features lots of pockets including an outside pocket on either end to accommodate bottles and sippy cups for easy access. The front exterior of the bag has two large pockets, each measuring 7×7 that will hold your sunglasses, cell phone, wallet, etc. Rebecca didn’t forget about the personal items that we must take with us at times.  She includes a large zipper pocket in the interior of the bag that will hold your personal items (chapstick, compact powder, girly things, etc).

Go to rebeccadenny.com and you will see four beautiful designs in her Spring/Summer 07 collection and you can also take a sneak peek at her Fall/Winter collection!

Where to buy: Rebbeca Denny

Baby On The Go – feeding set by Elegant Baby

Elegantbabyset1When shopping for curtains, my husband takes a pillow or throw with us to the store so he can be sure to choose curtains that match colors in the pillow or throw..EXACTLY!   He is very weird about things matching which is one reason why HE likes our new Elegant Baby ‘Baby on the go’ feeding set.  I think my reasons are better.

Madelyn feeds herself very well now (14 months). She uses dishes, utensils, cups, and plates at mealtime.  Unfortunately, until recently poor Madelyn had to use the same plates, etc, Sebastian uses. The problem with that is that Sebastian’s dishes have brightly colored characters like Spider man on them. That’s just not fair to my little girl. I am not a big character fan, so when it came time to shop for dishes for Madelyn, I was disappointed to find that most toddler dish ware is decorated with characters.

Elegant Baby’s "Baby On The Go" meal and snack feeding set alleviated Madelyn’s dish ware grief.  The color coordinated, matching, ‘Baby On The Go’ feeding set is available in soft colors including blue, pink, green, and orange and includes everything your toddler needs at mealtime.

Elegantbabyset2The meal and snack set comes in a great little carry case which is perfect for picnics, trips to Grandma’s house, or to take to a favorite friends house.

Pieces included in the set:
4 sippy cups with 8 lids
2 bowls with lids
2 fork and spoon sets
and 2 small serving cups with lids

Where to buy:  Elegant Baby

Monogrammed Diaper Bag

Hottietottiedesigns Do you ever feel like you lost your identity when you became a mom?  I went through that phase after I had Madelyn, my second child, a year ago.

When I received a personalized ribbon tote from Hottie Tottie Designs I was overjoyed.  Carrying a diaper bag with my initials on it helps me feel like not only am I am mommy, but I am also ME!  You can design your own diaper bag by first choosing the bag style, and fabric patters, then a sache color if applicable, and the font if you want your diaper bag monogrammed.

No more running into friends at play dates, that have the same diaper bag as you! YEAH!

Hottie Tottie Designs diaper bags come with a coordinating diaper changing pad, and feature a magnetic closure, five pockets (including a cell phone pocket), and are made of 100% stain resistant cotton. How great is that?

This bag is an all around great diaper bag. Complete with a strong canvas lining, lots of pockets, it’s personalized, stain resistant… what more can you ask for?

Where to buy: Hottie Tottie Designs