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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Certain things around the holidays make us nostalgic and Charlie Brown is one of them. I grew up watching the bald and lovable lil guy and the rest of the Peanuts gang as Halloween drew near when the animated specials aired on television.
It's a tradition I'm passing along to my tots starting with It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ($10).
Dr. Brown's Introduces Glass and Polypropylene Bottles
Like strollers, cribs, and nearly everything else baby–related, I was stumped when I had to buy bottles for my baby. Unaware of which brand or style to purchase, I went on the advice of fellow mothers and bought a supply of Dr. Brown's.
Campbell Brown Covers Pregnancy
Pregnancy Magazine has a triple threat on this month's cover — Campbell Brown's got beauty, brains, and a baby on the way. In the upcoming issue, which hits stands on Thursday, the 39-year-old correspondent who recently left NBC for CNN discusses the changes pregnancy has brought on — root beer cravings and a nesting instinct to wake up at 6 a.m. and clean closets.Love Your Leading Tot in Full Uniform Costumes
There's something about a man, er child, in a uniform. If mama thinks she loves fleet week for the handsome sailors, imagine her reaction when she dresses her babe up in the pressed navy gear. If her lad prefers land over sea, mommy can check out the fireman and sheriff attire for a different line of duty.
Toy Box: Eric Carle Flash Cards
Already a fan of Eric Carle's beautiful and creative illustrations in children's books such as Brown Bear, Brown Bear and The Hungry Caterpillar, I'm excited to see his art now appearing on alphabet flash cards ($15).
Each card has a letter of the alphabet on a colorful backdrop on one side and a splendidly illustrated animal to represent the letter on the other. And, the flash cards are made out of a heavy card stock, which makes for good tossing around the room without too much damage.
Simple or Swank: Glass Bottles
All of the plastic and phthalates talk has got mothers in a tizzy over which bottles are best for baby. Glass bottles have been on the market for decades, but newer brands are heeding mommy's concerns and introducing modern models of the classic baby feeding utensil.
Simple: The old-school company Evenflo manufactures glass bottles with a silicone nipple at a bargain price.
Do You Buy in Bulk?
Once upon a time, a trip to the grocery amounted to two brown bags and a $70 tab. Then came baby and the bill doubled along with the loot. More mouths to feed means more food to buy, making bulk purchases more attractive.
Orange and Brown Nursery Overload
Orange is the new black when it comes to nursery decor. While traditionalists may opt for blue and pink bedding, parents with more contemporary tastes are gravitating toward the slightly retro, ultra-hip orange and brown color combination. The scheme works particularly well when outfitting a unisex room.
Timeless Sibling Themes For Halloween: Varsity
Give me an H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N! What's that spell? A couple of cheerleaders and a quarterback dressed up and ready to trick-or-treat.
10 Classic Books For Every Newborn
Studies show that babies who are read to and sung to at an early age will demonstrate higher reading skills than other children. While many parents don't think a newborn is paying attention to the texts in their early days, getting them into a routine of reading will be worth the time spent in their infancy. These are 10 books every newborn nursery should have on the shelves.
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