My son has very sensitive skin, so I’m very aware of what type of materials his clothing is made of.   While he can tolerate traditional cotton, his skin definitely prefers organic cottons.  I like MINE Organic Tee Shirts, a new company that offers tees for infants, toddlers, kids, and adults.
MINE Organics was founded by two [...]

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Last year we reviewed Karito Kids, gorgeous, realistic dolls which help teach empathy and global awareness.  My daughter loved that doll so she was thrilled when Karito Kids sent us their brand new doll, Piper Whelan, an Australian surfer.
Each Karito Kids doll comes complete with an age and culturally appropriate outfit.  Piper is wearing an [...]

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A soft, cuddly baby blanket is really the perfect gift for a new baby - and a personalized blanket will be well loved for many years.  A personalized blanket is perfect for a shower, new baby, and especially for a second or third child!  Bubblecakes Baby Blankets offers beautiful, soft, cuddly, and personalized blankets, perfect [...]

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My kids hadn’t ever seen or heard the Laurie Berkner band, but I have friends who are fans, so I assumed they’d love it.  When I heard about the Soundcheck series of Laurie Berkner band performances, we decided to check it out.
My kids LOVED watching the catchy tunes and the dancing children, and enjoyed the [...]

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Twenty five years ago, I desperately wanted a Cabbage Patch Kid.  Chris wanted a blonde-haired little girl, and I wanted a red-headed doll.  We waited and waited, and eventually a friend of a friend of a friend of my uncle (seriously!) got her hands on the red-headed doll I wanted (Chris, being the youngest, got [...]

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This Labor Day weekend, check out the following posts from our Camp Baby friends!
Amelie
Here are three of Leeanthro’s likes and dislikes.
Mommybloggers are hot?
Savvy Housewife Dole Snack, Madagascar DVD Giveaway
Savvy Housewife is hosting a giveaway for free Dole fruit products, which make great healthy after school snacks, and a Madagascar 1 DVD.

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We’re doing it again….a review of some of our favorite DVDS. You’ll be seeing that there are some great DVDs out that bring back memories for mom and dad and some fun new additions to our children’s favorites.
Garfield’s Fun Fest
Garfield was one of my favorites as a school child. I was so excited to see [...]

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Last summer, I reviewed Dado Cubes from Fat Brain Toys.  The entire family, from my husband and I to our two children all love building and playing with these simple yet innovative little cubes.
This summer, in addition to the Dado Cubes (we have both the original colors and the blues), we are also playing with [...]

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My kids have learned how to do basic sign language (primarily from watching Signing Time videos) and while it’s great to have them express themselves in a fun and easy way, it also means I too had to learn sign language.  And, to really understand them, so did Grandma, Grandpa, Daddy, Grammy, etc.  For those [...]

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Have you checked out our tote bag giveaway yet?  One of the items is a Rita Wilcox French Purse.  Since we hadn’t reviewed Rita Wilcox before, I wanted to provide our readers a closer look at the product.
Rita Wilcox offers an adorable, stylish selection of accessories.  Named after founder Patricia’s Aunt Rita who passed away [...]

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Over a year ago, my husband and I started using reusable bags for our grocery shopping trips. Now my daughter can copy her mommy and daddy with the new very first reusable shopping bag from Sew Vermont!
Sew Vermont, founded by two moms who want their children to grow up in the cleanest environment possible.  Made [...]

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Most moms-to-be know that keeping hydrated is essential during pregnancy.  For me, drinking water, which I normally love, became a chore as I really wanted something with a little bit of flavor.  Glow Mama, a low calorie drink made with kiwi, is a great alternative to sugary juices.
Glow Mama is endorsed by the American Pregnancy [...]

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As you have probably heard, our new website, The Mindful Moms, is launching today!  With guest expert posts, as well as columns on Minding the Home, Budgeting, Green Living, Beauty, and Travel, you will certainly find something interesting to read everytime you visit!  To celebrate the new site, we are pleased to offer a great [...]

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My daughter has beautiful long hair, and I enjoy using high quality products on her hair, both for cleaning and conditioning as well as for styling.  As she grows out her bangs, we are using french braids and hair products to hold her hair back.  As a result, we’ve tried lots of great products.  Lately, [...]

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Here’s what our Camp Baby friends have been up to this week…
Don’t kill the allergy mom
If you haven’t walked in her shoes, don’t judge her
The Longest Drive
Leeanthro recounts the long drive to get her child to a hospital.  Also, if you haven’t visited her blog lately, you may not know that she is sponsoring a [...]

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