Mom’s Favorite Safety Products

Robi Comb for Lice Detection and Elimination

October 5, 2011

Ever since our lice situation this past summer, I’m constantly worried that my kids are going to get them again. Those pesky little buggers are very difficult to get rid of! So, when I heard about the Robi Comb, I thought it was the best way to make sure we are lice-free! The Robi Comb [...]

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Lice? Never Again.

September 9, 2011

Ask any mom who has dealt with a lice outbreak in their home, and they’ll all say the same thing – never again! But those little bugs are certainly ubiquitous in schools, and it can be hard to avoid them. If you are looking to prevent lice from entering your home, Fairy Tales Hair Care [...]

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An Inflatable, Portable Booster Seat

August 3, 2011

Once my daughter started kindergarten last year, she started spending lots of time in other parents’ cars – going from soccer, to T-ball, to gymnastics, and to playdates. I’m often asked if I have an extra booster – something I should, but don’t have. So, when I learned about BubbleBum, an award-winning portable, lightweight, US [...]

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Dealing with Family Allergies

May 3, 2011

You may know that my daughter is allergic to tree nuts – we discovered it two years ago when she was four. Since then, I’ve worked hard to keep her safe. But you may not know that I also deal with seasonal allergies. When I was a kid, I actually needed an air purifier in [...]

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Childproofing with the Kid-E-Cover

March 16, 2011

In November when we first purchased our home, we talked about what life would be like. I fell in love with the fireplace and the upstairs deck and envisioned my sons playing in their room and out in the yard. I also imagined having a newborn in our home in just a few months time [...]

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New Booster from Britax – the Parkway SGL

January 17, 2011

Britax is my go-to company for car seats, and so now that my daughter is big and big enough for a booster seat (and has been begging for one), we were excited to receive the new Parkway SGL booster from Britax. The Parkway SGL, pictured at the left, has some safety features that make me [...]

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New Pedialyte Singles From Abbott

October 11, 2010

I’m lucky in that my children don’t get sick too often, but when they do (especially my daughter) they get sick quickly and violently. I’ve bought Pedialyte in the past, but I never liked the fact that the large bottle doesn’t last very long once opened. So while I like to keep one on hand, [...]

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Walgreen’s Random Acts of Wellness

September 24, 2010

In the past, I never got my flu shot – never saw the need. I made sure my kids had them, and my husband always gets them at work, but I … just didn’t. Then, one year, I actually got the flu. I was sick for 10 days and missed 6 straight days of work. [...]

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Tig Tagz Personalized Safety IDs

September 20, 2010

As the mom of two little ones, I’ve definitely been in situations where I had some fears that my kids would wander off. It’s never happened, but if it does, Tig Tagz would be a savior in that situation. Tig Tagz are disposable wristbands that can either be ordered customized or blank (and filled in [...]

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Giveaway & Review of the New Redesigned and Relaunched Britax Convertable Car Seats

September 14, 2010

Earlier this year, I was invited by Britax to share their booth at the Baby Expo in Boston. After spending one day with the team, I knew I’d never purchase another car seat brand again – they are so concerned with safety, and actually make their seats to an even higher standard than required. Plus, [...]

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I’m OK! Mini First Aid Kits

July 14, 2010

My two adventurous little ones tend to get lots of bumps and scrapes, especially in the summer months when they are outdoors almost all day. Inevitably, there is some sort of boo-boo requiring mom TLC, plus some antiseptic and bandages. I’ve been carrying the I’M OK! Mini First Aid kit, and believe me – it’s [...]

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Treat Your Cold and Flu Symptoms, Even on Vacation

May 24, 2010

Anyone who’s suffered from a cold or the flu while traveling knows that it isn’t always easy to get the appropriate medicine you need. Cold and flu symptoms can vary so much from one person to the next, and while one cold may result in sinus pain, another may leave you with a terrible cough. [...]

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