I love to cook, but I take my sweet time in the kitchen. I follow recipes assiduously and require at least an hour or two to churn out a meal. Eli also loves to cook, but he’s like an over-caffeinated Rachel Ray. He can make an entire dinner in 30 minutes - including the trip [...]
Archive for the ‘Baby’ Category
Mom to mom: Preparing for baby
Friday, August 13th, 2010This week on Facebook, we asked people what they wished they had known when they were expecting their first baby. We were amazed by the great tips you guys shared. I have compiled some of them into a list (with some editorial license). Enjoy!
When it comes to baby gear, you usually do get what you [...]
Going anywhere with the Go Crib
Friday, August 6th, 2010A great new travel crib has just arrived in our stores. The Go Crib, made by Guava Family, is an excellent alternative to the other great portable cribs you can find at Magic Beans. Perfect for day trips to Grandma’s or the beach, The Go Crib collapses into a compact, convenient backpack-style package that can [...]
Giveaways Day 30 - Taga Bike and Stroller
Friday, July 30th, 2010I haven't done a blog post about the Taga Bike & Stroller yet, mostly because I've been waiting until we actually had some to sell. Every shipment has sold out before it even came in. It's a good problem to have.
I first heard about the Taga in July of 2008, right before they showed their [...]
Bug off
Friday, July 30th, 2010This is the time of year when parents start to get nervous about mosquitoes. The media starts talking about scary, mosquito-borne illnesses, and suddenly every time you hear that high-pitched whine in your ear, it’s a life-or-death mission to find and eviscerate the perpetrator.
Despite the hype, most mosquito bites are harmless. But they’re itchy [...]
Giveaways Day 29 - UPPAbaby Vista
Thursday, July 29th, 2010This past May, during my whirlwind, hours-long visit to the ABC Spring Conference in Louisville, I found myself traveling back to Boston with Lauren Monahan, one of the founders of UPPAbaby. There are no direct flights from Louisville to Boston, and we were going to be changing planes in Detroit. Our layover was quick - [...]
Giveaways Day 28 - 4moms mamaRoo
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010My personal experience with swings amounts to this: you get a swing, you spend half a day assembling it, and then your baby refuses to sit in it. Most of the time I tell expectant parents not to register for one - some babies like them and some don’t. If you’ve got a baby who [...]
New Britax convertible car seats coming soon
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010At the end of August, Britax is preparing to launch their most significant overhaul of their car seat line in… well… maybe forever.
Britax is a company that is totally obsessed with car seat safety. A few years ago, research started coming out that revealed head injury to be the leading cause of death for children [...]
Maclaren introduces redesigned frame
Monday, July 26th, 2010Maclaren is currently rolling out (haha) a “next generation” stroller frame with a redesigned hinge mechanism. The new design features a circular pivoting hinge and totally eliminates any risk of pinching during folding and unfolding.
My sources at Maclaren USA tell me this new hinge has been in the works for several years and is a [...]
Giveaways Day 26 - Stokke Tripp Trapp chair
Monday, July 26th, 2010There’s not a lot to say about the Stokke Tripp Trapp that hasn’t already been said in one way or another on this site. So in honor of today’s Stokke Tripp Trapp giveaway, I present the following:
Top 10 Reasons Why You Need a Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair
10. The design is timeless and chic; having one [...]
