She's About to Pop: A Bubbly Themed Baby Shower


Updated 04/18/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

She's About to Pop Bubble-Themed Baby Shower

People, including strangers, have plenty to say about a pregnant mama's baby belly – from the supportive to the downright insulting. When the mama-to-be is nearing the end of her pregnancy, she will welcome suggestions that she looks like she's ready to pop! Jessica Kirkland, of Pen n' Paper Flowers, built an entire baby shower around that bubbly theme. Starting with lollipop invitations and a Read more

Five Hot Toys For Summer


Updated 09/03/10 9:53 AM · Posted by babysugar · 1 comment

Popular Toys in 2010

Hot toys in the Summertime! An estimated 160,000 toys cram American store shelves at any given time so how does a mom know with which toys her kids will tinker? I got the inside scoop yesterday at Time to Play magazine's showcase of Summer toys in NYC and rounded up my five favorites to simplify your shopping. Check out the picks! Read more

Tiny Bubbles: Teach Your Kids How to Mix and Blow Bubbles


Updated 03/22/10 1:25 PM · Posted by babysugar · 1 comment

Spring has sprung and with that comes afternoons at the park, lines at the ice cream truck and a bottle of bubbles in every mama's diaper bag. For reasons that no one seems to be able to explain, lil ones gravitate to bubbles like a fashionista does to a sale sign. They are used to conclude gym and music classes and are a goody bag staple for tots of all ages. To celebrate the transition to Read more

Bubble Blowers For All Play Styles and Spaces


Updated 05/15/10 5:16 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Bubble Blowers For All Play Styles and Spaces

Have you ever watched a dog chase bubbles? (If not, you should do it soon 'cause it's hysterical.) Problem is, soap isn't so great for his mouth. Yuck. If you want your pup to play like this, check out some fun scents and shapes made just for him — perfect for home or garden, see six styles in this slideshow! Source Read more

Lil Tip: Pipecleaners For a Bubbly Good Time


Updated 08/26/08 7:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 6 comments

Pipecleaners for Bubbles

Bottles of bubble solution come pretty cheap which is great when your wee one tends to lose the accompanying wand often. This weekend, I discovered a better solution than repeatedly buying bottles of the soapy solution — pipe cleaners! Take a pipe cleaner and bend it into fun shapes like hearts, circles, stars, etc. Then dip it into the magical suds and blow. Your tot will be pleased with his Read more

Lip Tip: Blowing Bubbles


Updated 07/24/08 4:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 3 comments

Blowing Bubbles

I cannot get over how a simple, timeless activity like blowing bubbles continues to entertain my daughter for hours. Each day we go to the park to see how big a bubble she can blow with her trusty plastic wand, and in the process she gets her hands covered in the soapy solution. Then, I came across Little Kids' Squeeze 'n Blow Pop-Up Bubbles ($3). The bottle's unique design allows children to Read more

Happy Hour: Jalisco Flower


Updated 05/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

St. Germain Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipe

There's no better hair of the dog after a long night out than brunch filled with bottomless mimosas. But if you've grown weary of that mundane combination of orange juice and bubbly, switch up your drinking routine with another Champagne cocktail that's twice as exciting to sip, but just about as easy to prepare. The Jalisco Flower is a combination of ruby red grapefruit juice and sparkling wine Read more

Dig Into Sasha and Malia Obama's Favorite Cauliflower Mac and Cheese


Updated 05/24/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Michelle Obama Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

In honor of next week's release of Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, we baked up something sweet, and now we're onto another one of America's favorite comfort foods, mac and cheese. I was initially a little wary of this version because it didn't call for making a roux, which gives most mac and cheese recipes that creamy, hearty texture. In the first lady's recipe, you simply stir Read more