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The Cutest Watermelon Summer Gear
When it comes to summer, it's all about being outdoors and enjoying the fruits fo the season and we've gathered the cutest watermelon summer gear. We do love all fruit, check out our pineapple love here, but when it comes to summer, this cheerful sweet snack is our farmer's ...read more
Birchbox Versus Ipsy Glam Bag Subscription Boxes
I've been a subscriber to BirchBox basically since inception. My neighbor at the time worked in their accounting department and casually dropped the name to me one day. "It's really interesting," she said. "You get amazing products and it's only $10." This was back before the ...read more
Toy Tuesday: Give a Kid a Cardboard Box...
"Give a kid a cardboard box, and you've got yourself a happy camper." I used to think this was a silly thing people just said. Then I had kids of my own, and I realized that this is one of the single unifying common truths of parenting. It never ceases to amaze me how ...read more
Bedtime With Skip Hop
If you want better sleep for your baby, and you, read on for our favorite baby bedtime products… There is nothing quite as precious as sleep. Am I right? I believe that statement applies to any stage in your life, but no more so than early on in your parenthood journey. Parents ...read more
The Ultimate Tablet Built for Kids
From the moment we opened the Kurio Xtreme Tablet, we knew it was a different kind of gadget. The ultimate tablet built for children, it aims to keep kids engaged and entertained while making their parents happy and content too. The Kurio Xtreme tablet is packed with features ...read more
Meet Maryellen Larkin, the New American Girl
My daughter is a pretty awesome 6-year-old girl. She'd rather cartwheel than walk. She spends her days in a make-believe world where she and her friends are fairies. Her room is overflowing with dolls and their accessories. From Saige's horse to a handmade set of doll bunk beds ...read more
Bright Cellars Wine Delivery Club {Review} and Hosting a Wine Social
I'm no wine connoisseur but I do enjoy a glass of wine and I recently discovered Bright Cellars, a monthly wine delivery club. Bright Cellars isn't just any wine delivery service though, they personalize your wine experience to best suit your tastes. You start by taking their ...read more
Genesis Wine and Champagne Preserver {Review}
I love having a glass of wine with a good meal but I don't want to drink the whole bottle. We've all had it happen at one point or another - You open a bottle of wine, drink one glass and before you can drink the rest of the bottle, the wine goes bad in a day or 2. Nobody likes ...read more
Radio Flyer Ultimate EZ Fold Wagon
Despite waking to near freezing temperatures this morning, we are totally ready to gear up for summer. The kids are already into the thick of the spring soccer season and we're making the most of warmer days by hitting the parks around base. Max still sits in a stroller on ...read more
Blogging and Traveling with the Windows Surface Pro 3
I don't remember the exact moment it happened, but at some point over the last year my son became more tech savvy than me. It was painfully obvious when the only thing he asked for from Santa Claus was a Surface Pro 3. He, like many grown ups, was completely wow'ed by the cool ...read more
NerdBlock Jr.: Girls Box vs Boys Box Unboxing {Video}
Before the holidays, we shared a review of the Nerd Block Jr. subscription box: a service that delivers fun toys for kids 6 - 11 each month. Last time we shared all the details of a Boy Nerd Block Jr. and today we're comparing the Boy and Girl boxes from January to give you a ...read more
SparkUp the Magical Book Reader is the IT Gift of the Season
To say that we had high hopes when we received a sample of Sparkup - the Magical Book Reader is an understatement. After all, one of our very favorite baby and kid gear guru's, Sheri Gurock, called it this season's IT gift in our Holiday Shopping Guide. The Sparkup not only met ...read more
Holiday Toys Video: Gotz Dolls & Lilliputiens Toys
We're always on the hunt for great toys that will last beyond the holiday season to share with you on The Shopping Mama. In this holiday toy video, we're excited give you a closer look at toy toys we think make GREAT gifts this holiday season from our friends at HABA: Gotz Sleepy ...read more
Nuna Pepp Stroller Review
Dutch baby brand Nuna is built on a simple premise: "that baby products should take some of the work out of being new parents, so people can actually enjoy being new parents." Now that is an idea we can get behind. A couple months ago, we shared the brilliant simplicity of the ...read more
Lily Jade Caroline Designer Diaper Bag
Most diaper bags can easily fall into one of two categories: functional or beautiful. Very rarely does a diaper bag manage to achieve both, let alone absolutely conquer both form and utility, as the Lily Jade Caroline diaper bag does. The Lily Jade diaper bag is a brilliant ...read more
Little Name: Little and Sweet Practical Products for Kids
During the Playtime Show in NYC I was in awe of all the beautiful children's clothing, toys and books on display. I was particularily amazed by Little Name Design, a new company that created by print designer Alexis G. Mcvicker (she has designed for Anthropologie, Urban ...read more
Magical Night on Broadway with Cinderella
The Momtrends' girls enjoyed a magical night last week when we all took in the magical pre-show of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. With a special date night with my five-year-old, I was so excited to share this experience with her as we both sat in anticipation ...read more
How to Make Your Own Baby Food Pouches
Baby food pouches are all the rage these days. I remember when my daughter at eleven months went on a a food strike and would eat food in squeezable pouch form only! It's a common phase for wee ones seeking some independence. Those little munchkins of ours feel empowered by the ...read more
New WallCandy Arts Decals
My daughter has really taken to decorating her room. What once was my ideas, has now become her own where she showcases her art and various pictures that we have found along the way. We recently dressed up her room using the cutest decals from WallCandy Arts, a company that ...read more
Update and Upgrade Your Britax Stroller with New Accessories
There's no doubt that buying a stroller is an investment, and one of the important features to look for in a stroller is longevity. Is it built to last years of use? Are there products to help the stroller grow with your family's changing needs? When it comes to Britax, the ...read more
The Honest Company {Review}
With a Hollywood star co-founder, The Honest Company burst onto the baby care scene with television and internet coverage galore, including a feature here on The Shopping Mama. Initially offering natural and organic baby care products via a subscriber method which delivered ...read more
Why We Picked the Stokke Sleepi Crib System
We've been sharing our experience with the Stokke Sleepi Bed since before Max arrived. You've seen the Sleepi in the baby nursery area in our master bedroom, how much our baby loves napping in his Sleepi Mini and how much I appreciate my view of him. The best part? Our experience ...read more
Book Review and Author Q&A: 201 Organic Baby Purees
Of the many hopes and dreams that I had for motherhood, the one I knew I'd most likely uphold was the promise to make Charlie's baby food. My mother made my food when I was little and since I enjoy being in the kitchen, I just couldn't justify the cost of buying pre-made baby ...read more
The ERGO Performance and The Original ERGObaby Carrier: A Side-by-side Comparison
I bought my Original Ergo about a month before the Ergo Performance made it's debut. All of a sudden the Performance was the "it" new thing and I was wondering if I'd missed out. I loved my Ergo, but would I be happier with the Performance? When Kate offered to lend me the ...read more