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Pajamas make the best Halloween costumes!
Pajamas are my very favorite Halloween costume base. There, I said it. For about $20 you buy something that your child can sleep in for a year — what a value! Here are a 15 of my favorites for this...
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Stylish shoes for toddlers that are socially responsible, too!
Thanks to FriendlyRooster.com for sponsoring this post.Morgan & Milo slip-ons from FriendlyRooster.com Shoes are an entire new world of responsibility for parents. From deciding when kids start...
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9 cool new baby and kid products I saw at ABC Kids Expo 2015
Karen — who has written numerous posts here and who has her own site Off the Meathook — and I spent the past two days walking the enormous floor of the annual ABC Kids Expo, where folks in the baby...
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My favorite tradition: matching Christmas pajamas
While I can’t always remember what Santa Claus does from year to year, I always remember my favorite family tradition to purchase matching pajamas for my children that they open on Christmas Eve. For...
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Rookie Santa tip: Team up for stocking stuffers
Friends, nine Christmases into this parenting thing and I have a useful tip to share: You can and your friends can go in on stocking stuffers. Here’s how: Mentally assemble your friends with similar...
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Getting our family game on with Hasbro
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hasbro Gaming. Our family currently includes five total board game geeks. My children had no choice, they were born into it. When dating, Alec and I...
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Rookie Santa Tip: Do not go nuts on your baby’s stocking
I hope I’m not the first person to tell you that your baby won’t remember Christmas. Maybe your mom or mother-in-law tried to tell you this but they probably just sounded annoying, right? Save your...
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The many many bikes before a real bike
The many bikes a parent might want to try before your kid really rides a bike. Continue reading The many many bikes before a real bike at Rookie Moms.
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Toddler Halloween costume ideas from pajamas
psst… These costumes are still adorbs but some are no longer available, see my 2016 update on 15 Toddler Halloween costumes from pajamas. Pajamas are my very favorite Halloween costume base. There, I...
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Build your toddler a play kitchen for less than $50
Wanna just buy one outright? I don’t blame you, I got tired just writing about all these awesome projects. Three super cute (gender-neutral) play kitchens on amazon are Melissa & Doug’s wooden...
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Jelly Beadz: Unique gift idea and fun indoor activity for big kids
Here’s an unusual gift idea for a niece or nephew about whose age you aren’t super in-the-know. These Jelly Beadz (also sold as Orbeez) are hours of fun. My daughter filled a clear tub with a generous...
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5 flippin’ awesome ways to spend Valentine’s Day with your little boy
When I began to see pink Valentine’s Day stuff flying across my screen about three weeks ago, I wanted to share something about making it boy-friendly. My six-year old son told me that Valentine’s Day...
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Toddler Halloween costume ideas from pajamas
psst… These costumes are still adorbs but some are no longer available, see my 2016 update on 15 Toddler Halloween costumes from pajamas. Pajamas are my very favorite Halloween costume base. There, I...
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Primary offers cute basic baby swimsuits
I LOVE PRIMARY SWIMSUITS! I bought the toddler short sleeve rash guard and swim trunks for my little guy and they look and feel terrific. Save 20% Continue reading Primary offers cute basic baby...
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My favorite Wonder Woman pics & picks for your baby
Wonder baby! I loved the Wonder Woman movie and became inspired to find all the cutest baby gear that is practical to use and fun to have. Continue reading My favorite Wonder Woman pics & picks for...
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Best gifts for a one-year old
One year olds make anything a toy. The best gifts for a 12-month old will last throughout the toddler years. Here are our favorite gifts that last. Continue reading Best gifts for a one-year old at...
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Gifts that will really get used: Play table and chairs for toddlers
If you have a toddler or a soon-to-be toddler, you know how much they love climbing in and out of chairs. Having a kid-sized table is an investment that pays off for years. Continue reading Gifts that...
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My very strong feelings about socks
Socks? Yes, socks. I'm talking baby socks, toddler socks, preschool socks, and all manner of little kid socks from infant on up. I have strong feelings! Continue reading My very strong feelings about...
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