Mommy's little helper.
Like momma, like child? Mamas already told us how much they rely on their mobile phones and BlackBerrys when at home and on the playground, but leave it to the folks at LeapFrog to create a tot-friendly version of the technology for your lil-one. The Text & Learn, which is set to hit stores this Summer, allows mini-mes to exchange text messages with the device’s mascot, Scout, check his Read more
Parents tell children not to take candy from strangers, yet they buy breast milk for their babies on the Internet. Women peddling the liquid gold for up to $4 an ounce plus shipping and handling aren't that hard to find online. One supplier priced her milk at $2 an ounce in a recent post on Craigslist. It said: So weird to be offering my breastmilk but i figure if it can help people and make Read more
Patty-cake, patty-cake! We're not talking about sweet cakes here, but the juicy patties that come fresh off the grill onto a waiting bun. With this being National Burger Month, and the unofficial start of grilling season kicking off this weekend, we turned to some of our favorite kiddie chefs for their takes on the ever-popular burger. With input from Weelicious, Jessica Seinfeld, Annabel Karmel, Read more
Whether you're spending the entire Summer at the beach or are just hoping to make it to your local pool a couple times, there's no better season for your kids to sport sweet, nautical-inspired styles. From classic boat shoes in baby sizes to an overload of sailor-esque stripes, the following 10 pieces are sure to make your lil one feel instantly sea-worthy. Now to find a friend with a boat . . . Read more
Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition. If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids. That, of course, isn't the case. Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
Let the official start of grilling season commence! Memorial Day weekend may be known as the unofficial beginning of Summer (and the day you can start wearing all of your white clothes), but it's also the unofficial start date for grilling season. While a backyard barbecue is a great way to get family and friends together, bringing wee ones near an open flame is just plain dangerous. Before Read more
Oh, no! The Wiggles are retiring! — BabyCenter Blog Did this expectant mama deserve to be tasered three times? — The Stir Reese Witherspoon is keeping her serve in line during her pregnancy — Celebrity Baby Scoop 10 prenatal eating tips for a healthier baby — FitPregnancy Suri Cruise loves her Little Giraffe stuffed animal — Celebrity Baby Blog Just how gross is it when your tot drops Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
For 44 years, kids have been racing Hot Wheels cars around their homes, on the sidewalks in front of their houses, and, if they're my kids, down the slides on the playground. Playground play aside, most die-cast car play has been strictly horizontal since that time. Now Hot Wheels is shaking things up — really up! — and moving car play vertical! Hot Wheels Wall Tracks, the company's new line Read more
