Mommy's little helper.
You're never too young to start a fitness routine! Mama strove to keep up with her prebaby workout throughout her pregnancy, and now that the lil one's arrived, she's getting him gym-ready from the start! Fred and Friends Buff Baby Dumbell Rattle ($7) is phthalate- and BPA-free dumbbell for tots — wait, a dumbbell for tots? Not really, it is actually a rattle for lil ones in the shape of Read more
Whenever I visit the MOMA store I find treasures galore. This Wooden Blocks Rattle Set ($18) is a bull’s-eye gift option for any child with tragically hip parents. The small rattles are made of different types of wood and decorated with funny (almost emoticon-inspired) faces. Each rattle produces a distinctive sound so your little one can learn about music while he shakes, rattles and rolls. Read more
Instead of spending another $10 on a rattle that your baby will play with once, create one with items you already have laying around the house. Take one of junior's old bottles and pour some popcorn kernels into the dry container. Then put a lid on it (without the nipple) and you've got a brand new shaker! Your friends will think you're oh so clever. Read more
An engraved rattle makes a beautiful heirloom gift for a new baby. But when it's hand-carved to match the contours of mom and dad's faces, we're not sure! We're on the fence as to whether these custom Cameo by RUX baby rattles are incredible or just kind of creepy. The ends of the rattle are hand-carved to silhouette the profiles of the proud parents, and the handle is etched with the baby's Read more
Say bye-bye to playtime boredom! It's not usually infants that get bored with the toys in their toy chests, it's Mom. There are only so many times you can play with the same rattle before Mama needs to move on. And while I certainly don't advocate confusing tots with an overwhelming variety of toys to choose from every day, shaking things up every now and then can bring some welcome change. Here Read more
There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more
There's a lot of plot development on this week's Game of Thrones, but with it comes plenty of blood and guts. People lose their heads, arms, intestines, and in Daenerys's case — some very valuable possessions. We catch up with nearly every Stark this week and spend a little time in Winterfell, but each family member is in some sort of danger. Though we are forced to look upon Joffrey's yucky Read more
While Matthew McConaughey is stripping down in Magic Mike these days, we can't help but reminisce about his iconic role in the rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. In the movie, Andie Anderson showed us quite a few dating don'ts — from a superstitious love fern to an eerie scrapbook of future children — but it's possible to lose a guy's attention long before the 10-day mark. First Read more
HBO is supplementing its Sunday night lineup with Girls a new series from writer/director Lena Dunham that explores the lives of a group of women in New York City. Despite the shared network and premise, Girls is a long way from Sex and the City. For starters, these ladies are in their 20s, and they're far from settled in their careers or their skin. Read on to find out if the new comedy sounds Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We wish we could mandate that all bosses go to boss school. Or that the ones who did get management training absorbed everything they were taught. Fact is, there are a lot of bad bosses running amok out there, and most don’t even know that they’re the bane of your existence. But the good news is, if you’re stuck under the Read more
