For Baby
BEST, BEST Toddler Toy This Year
If I were “king of the world” and got to give an away for top toy for toddlers this year, it would be the Tag Junior from LeapFrog, hands down.
Leapfrog has long been a leader in creating educational but FUN toys, and now they’ve gone and created one that even a two-year-old can enjoy. The Tag [...]
Child’s Room Wall Decor Giveaway
Thankfully, my darling 2-year-old still loves her crib. Sometimes, she will play in her crib for an hour after waking in the morning or after a nap. I am in NO HURRY to move her into a big girl bed, but I am looking forward to decorating her “big girl room.” These adorable pieces of [...]
28Nov2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 47 comments | ContinuedAnother Amazing Gift Guide & Easy Giveaway
Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had to say about each of these gift ideas, and then take a moment to enter our fun [...]
24Nov2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
LeapFrog Holiday Online Specials
LeapFrog has some of the hottest toys for the holiday season and LeapFrog.com is offering you great specials for online shopping, starting now!
Until Nov. 25, LeapFrog is offering 20% off all products using this code: HOLIDAY20 (and there is free shipping on orders over $50).
From Nov. 25 to Nov. 30, LeapFrog.com will host a sitewide sale, offering [...]
New Aveeno Baby Shampoo Product Giveaway
Bathing and cleansing account for almost one-third of the time that mothers spend on daily baby care rituals. Considering that 34% of moms say their child fusses or cries when washing their hair, it’s important for moms to use shampooing products that help make the hair washing process easier and cut down on time spent shampooing.
Aveeno [...]
Family Fun Announces Toy of the Year Awards
Disney FamilyFun magazine announced today the winners of the 18th annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards, including those toys that earned a spot on the Top 10 list. This year’s No. 1toy is Invasion of the Bristlebots from Klutz: an activity kit featuring tiny, careening robots kids assemble from toothbrush heads, then use to [...]
28Oct2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | ContinuedGreat Selection of Halloween Costumes
I’m going to give a shameless plug here to one of my site advertisers, but I promise, I’m not joking about the quality of their products.
Check out how cute my toddler looks in this adorable Elmo costume!
The costume is from http://www.halloweencostumes.com/ and I am confident that she will outgrow it before she wears it out. Unlike so many [...]
Easy, DIY projects for modern nurseries
At The Design File blog, I’ve been focusing on nurseries lately, with an emphasis on more contemporary styles.
Along the way, I’ve discovered some really creative Moms who’ve made some fun decor for their babies’ rooms. I thought I’d round up four of my favorites and share them here:
Colorful creativity
I absolutely adore this vibrant [...]






