November 24, 2007
- How Often Does Your Baby Spit-Up?
I think I’ve been spoiled.
Julia almost never spit-up and Sophia also keeps almost all her milk where it’s supposed to be. Maybe once every of couple days she might spit-up a tiny bit, but it wouldn’t be enough to even fill a teaspoon.
And in our typical twin fashion, Janice also has birthed non spitting-up children.
It [...]
November 23, 2007
- Celebrating Brothers and Sisters with Cute as a Bug
Jackson had waited for so long. He had hoped, prayed, and even cried as the months and years went by, asking me, “Why won’t God give us a baby? You had one in your belly once – I remember.”
You see, when Jackson was three, I had a miscarriage and it broke his heart. Watching him [...]
November 22, 2007
- Wear Your Baby In Style
Ashlee Allen first fell in love with babywearing when her son, Xavier, was born 12 weeks prematurely. To help his development, Ashlee researched the benefits of babywearing and experimented with different types of slings and carriers.
In her search for the perfect combination of function, comfort and style, Ashlee decided to design her own slings. [...]
November 20, 2007
- These Totes Are As Luxurious As A Day At The Spa…
With a stylish, handmade tote from Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags you can go from diaper duty to lunch on the pier.
You’ll love the not-too-big size that easily doubles as a purse and a light diaper bag. With three interior lined pockets, you can keep your keys, wallet, cell phone and other necessities handy and [...]
November 17, 2007
- Here’s A “System” You’ll Love…
Oh Baby Gifts is the kind of store we love. It was started by a new mother to help other new moms find unique and useful products to please a variety of tastes and budgets.
The staff of Oh Baby Gifts have sought out the best selection of baby gifts, strollers and other parenting essentials.
Their retail [...]
November 16, 2007
- Toxic Free Feeding with The Soft Landing
Hearing the latest news on toxic products is enough to make a mom throw her hands up in despair! As loving parents, we are all trying to do our best to protect our children and create the healthiest environment possible for them to grow up in, but lately that seems to be getting more difficult.
Personally, [...]
November 15, 2007
- Olivia and Sophia Pretending To Be Twins
Olivia and Sophia are chillin’ together in their hip clothes from New For Baby.
It’s funny our little ‘twin’ cousins sure don’t look like twins. Even when we dress them in cute little ‘twin’ outfits, we sure can’t fool anyone.
Janice’s little girl Olivia is on the left and my Sophia is on the right. And [...]
November 14, 2007
- You’re Going To Love This Giveaway…
Oh I’m so excited… and I think you’re going to be too…
Because this giveaway is all about choices — choices for your toddler (if you have one) and choices for you.
I’ve discovered the way to avoid tantrums with my two-year old is to offer choices. It’s a simple concept, but it helps avoid screaming displays [...]
November 13, 2007
- Secure2Me – Baby Blanket Giveaway
Practical Luxury
Picture the softest, most luxurious blanket you have ever touched and then imagine that blanket is perfectly designed to stay in place when you put it on your baby’s stroller or wrap it around your baby carrier and you have the Secure2Me Baby Blankets.
These functional and gorgeous blankets are designed by Amy Long, a [...]
November 9, 2007
- Play Along with Kits from Gymboree
I’m pleased to introduce some great resources to help families make the most of the preschool years from a name we know we can trust — Gymboree.
I am always wanting quick and easy ideas for ways to engage my three-year-old son. The A to Z Activities for kids set comes in a sturdy box, [...]
November 8, 2007
- Mom 4 Life Giveaway
Our first contest in our Christmas Giveaway 2007 features a wonderful mom-owned store that shares our goal of promoting moms and bringing moms the best mom-invented and mom-made products.
Heather started her online store Mom 4 Life in 2003 to fulfill her dream of “staying at home with her son Hunter, while also helping the family [...]
November 2, 2007
- Lovin’ the MetroWrap™
Olivia (Janice’s 5 week old baby) is in love with her MetroWrap™ and if Sophia (my 3 week old baby) knew what she was missing, I think you’d hear some screaming.
Yes, Janice won the fistfight and laid claim to the MetroWrap™ we reviewed this summer. And it is proving to be the lifesaver that we [...]
October 30, 2007
- Downsize Your Diaper Bag
It’s about the essentials.
When you trim it all down, sometimes all you really need are diapers, wipes and maybe some cream. And you need them within a hand’s reach.
My Royal Heinie Diaper Purse Bag is the stylish solution to keep those essential items organized and at your side whenever and wherever you need them.
Keep [...]
October 1, 2007
- Welcome to Our Cyber Baby Shower
Welcome to the Party!
Pamela, a mom-entrepreneur who owns a great store called Happy Panda, graciously offered to throw us a “Cyber Baby Shower”.
As many of you know, Janice’s baby Olivia didn’t want to miss the fun, so she made her world debut early. Olivia was due to arrive on Oct 9th, four days before her [...]
September 19, 2007
- Yes, We’re Giving Away A Chicco Stroller!
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up about a fantastic giveaway promotion that Chicco is running during the month of September — They’re giving away 30 Strollers in 30 Days.
But now we have even more good news… we’re also going to give away the same model of Chicco stroller here on 5 Minutes for [...]
September 14, 2007
- Let Your Baby Try to Tear One of These…
Does your baby treat books like chew toys?
I bet I can guess the answer to that… Yes, we all know babies explore with their mouths, so why should their exploration into the world of books not begin by gumming a good read?
One brilliant mother of triplets recognized this need for babies to ‘read’ books [...]
September 13, 2007
- Happy Panda is throwing us a Cyber Baby Shower - and You are Invited!
Last week, Pamela, a mom-entrepreneur who owns a great store called Happy Panda, asked if she could throw us a “Cyber Baby Shower” to allow stores a chance to get their products reviewed on our site. (For those of you who may not know, Susan and I are both expecting baby girls in the beginning [...]
September 10, 2007
- Gigi Blanki Giveaway
A luxurious snuggle in just the right size for a baby on the go…
What exactly is a Gigi Blanki?
It is a super soft, custom-made, designer baby blanket that is sized big enough for snuggling and yet small enough to fit in a diaper bag - or to be toted around by a toddler. At [...]
September 9, 2007
- With Character Kids Giveaway
With a huge variety of your children’s favorite characters, With Character Kids is the place to find kids bedding, room decor and more that will thrill your kids. Not to mention, you can also find items like diaper bags that you will love too - all at great prices.
As Janice and I browsed through [...]
September 5, 2007
- Chicco Giveaway — 30 Strollers in 30 Days
I first heard the name “Chicco” from my Russian neighbor Luda who prides herself on knowing (and owning) the best brands of every product line a mother could ever use.
It began when Julia was a small baby and Luda commented on the shabby state of my hand-me-down stroller. She insisted, “You must purchase a [...]
