SoftTiles Play Mat Review
Foam play mats are usually not on a parents baby registry when expecting however, they quickly become a necessity in many households. Tile, wood, laminate, and other popular hard surface flooring doesn’t make for the best / baby friendly environment to play. Around the time my son turned 3 months…
Natalie Portman Welcomes Second Baby with Husband Benjamin Millepied
Congratulations to actress Natalie Portman and her husband, choreographer Benjamin Millepied. The couple welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on February 22. Natalie and Benjamin chose a gorgeous name for their newest addition: Amalia, which is of Latin origin, meaning, “hardworking.”
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome Fifth Child Together
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s family just expanded again, as they welcomed their fifth child, a baby boy, on March 2. Congratulations! The couple named their newest addition, who weighed 5 lbs., 12 oz at birth, Beau Dean. Beau is of French origin, meaning “beautiful, handsome.” Tori told People.com: “We…
Peter Dinklage and Wife Erica Schmidt Expecting Second Child
Congratulations to Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage and his wife, Erica Schmidt, who are expecting their second child together! Erica showed off her baby bump at the opening night of The New Group’s All the Fine Boys in New York City yesterday. She both wrote and directed the off-Broadway play…
The Best Problem Solving Books for Kids
In this day and age you hear a lot about how so many young adults don’t know how to solve problems because their parents never allowed them to encounter situations where they needed to figure things out on their own. I’ve heard people say that millennials don’t know how to…
My children want me to babysit but I’m too tired!
Grandma Maggie, I also am a Grandma of twin girls, aged 22 months and their new little brother, aged 3 weeks. Since the twins were newborns, I have literally been at my daughter and son-in-laws “beck and call” and am suffering the physical effects of overexertion. Long story short, I…
Actor Josh Harnett and Tamsin Egerton Expecting Second Child
Congratulations to actor Josh Harnett and his girlfriend, Tamsin Egerton, who are expecting their second child together. Tamsin shared a pic from the Vanity Fair Oscars party, posing with Josh, Helena Christensen…and looking to sport a baby bump. Tamsin was seen eating beignets at the event and joked, “This is…
VTech Safe and Sound Audio Monitor Review
Function doesn’t have to come before fashion, and vice versa when it comes to the VTech Safe and Sound Audio Monitor. As the leader in kid’s laptops, learning toys and games, VTech also has choice baby monitors that not only offer more options on how to stay in tune with…
There’s a New Binky In Town: Anamazees 5-in-1 Pacifier Review
What are Anamazees, you ask? Anamazees are the first 5-in-1 pacifier, and it’ll blow your run-of-the-mill binky out of the water. The Anamazees enhance your standard pacificer with: Plush PACIFIER HOLDER – keeps your baby’s comfort nearby (**pacifier included**)! Soft RATTLE – gives your baby hours of interactive fun! Surprise…
Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby Boy!
Congratulations to Nick Cannon, who just welcomed a baby boy! The America’s Got Talent host made the big announcement on Instagram, posting a first pic of his son and sharing his unique name. In the photo, Nick holds his newborn tight, writing: “Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy…
Amber Tamblyn and David Cross Welcome First Child
Sisterhood of the traveling baby pants! Congratulations to actress Amber Tamblyn, and her husband, actor David Cross…the couple just welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Amber shared a first glimpse of their little one’s foot and a jokey message about her name. She wrote: “David and I are proud…
My son won’t take naps!
Hi Grandma Maggie, I am a first time, stay-at-home mother who is having a heck of a time getting my 19 month old son to nap (I am also 36 weeks pregnant with my second son)! He has always been a little finicky in his napping (if we had any…
