Not only do I love celebrating mom-owned businesses, I love when people come up with simple, innovative ways to make time with my kids more fun and engaging. Each of the following businesses is doing just that. Please join me in spreading the word about these innovative small businesses that are the brainchild of moms […]
Raising Good Little People
At BlogHer ’11, I met two moms who started a company that I found totally fascinating: The Mother Company. They’re working hard to give parents the tools to raise socially and emotionally strong children (focusing on ages 3-6). Not only does it sound good, I’ve absolutely loved everything I’ve discovered on their site. Each time […]
Shh… Don’t Tell Them It’s Educational *LeapsterGS Giveaway!*
You know what Big wanted for Christmas last year? An iPad. You know what he wanted for his birthday this year? An iPad. You know what he didn’t get? An iPad. So do you know what he does? Beg to play with my iPhone. He wants to play games. Take pictures. Make videos. And now […]
Teaching Lessons in Gratitude
Lately I’ve been hearing a common gripe among my friends with young ones. And I’m saying it right along with them, “My kids don’t appreciate how lucky they are, and they always want more.” I don’t know about you, but I’m thinking that sentiment probably applies to most adults as well. If it were considered […]
Why I Love Cartoons (And My Favorites)
I have two little boys. They’re sweet, kind and funny, but they can also be exhausting. Not just because they’re boys who like to run, jump, tackle and challenge me, but because they’re not great sleepers. It’s not unusual for the first number on the clock to be 5 when they wake up and 8 […]