Toddler Tennis Racquet.

toddler tennis

  Wilson Roger Federer 21″ Junior Tennis Racquet (Pre-strung) BUY: Amazon Price: $24.99       I grew up playing tennis, mostly because my dad is a tennis fanatic.  We decided to hand our 2 year old a tennis racquet while we were playing, and he thought it was awesome.  So we bought him a… read more »

The Bubble Mower.

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Fisher-Price Bubble Mower on Amazon > BUY: Amazon Price: $15.99       There it was – a shining beacon in the middle of the aisle as soon as I walked into Toys R Us. I didn’t even know such a thing existed. But they do: a mower that spouts out bubbles when pushed. Our… read more »

Sidewalk Chalk: the way to a toddler’s heart.

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Sidewalk chalk. It’s Thomas’s new passion, and this avant garde artist uses the world as his canvas. That’s not a metaphor. Front doors, cars, window boxes, pool decks, in-ground light fixtures, park benches, our dog Breaker, the walls in our house (ahem. someone wasn’t being vigilant), our neighbor’s sidewalk, and anything that can make contact… read more »

Total Mom Propoganda: Why I Love My Mommy

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My sweet BFF sent me the book Why I Love My Mommy with a note that said her mom gave this book to her when she was having a tough time adjusting to being away from her little girl as a working mom, and she loved it. And I love her (obviously? Why would I be… read more »

Can we have it all? Generational Perspectives on Work & Motherhood.

Good Enough is the New Perfect

Yesterday, I spoke at the Women in Philanthropy & Leadership Conference* in Myrtle Beach with my mom and Hollee Temple, author of Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood.  The topic was “Can we have it all? Generational Perspectives on Work & Motherhood.”  Hollee is the expert – my mom… read more »

Children’s Book for Design Lovers.

Pantone Colors Children's Book

This book caught my eye in Barnes & Noble yesterday and I HAD to have it. It’s pretty enough to sit out on my coffee table- and Thomas likes it because each page is a different object (lion, bear, etc.)  It’s a great way to teach colors! You can purchase or preview Pantone: Colors on Amazon >  

Toddler Train Set Redesign.

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We got this Imaginarium City Central Train Set for Thomas for Christmas.  I was so excited, and envisioned Thomas playing with it happily for minutes at a time.  And he does… but then he started disassembling it.  There was a brief moment of panic when I couldn’t find the instructions AND discovered the company did… read more »

Toddler Taste Test: Kale Chips

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These are so easy to make and delicious … Plus kale is a superfood. Tear the kale into bits and wash. Toss in olive oil and a little salt. Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes. Enjoy! And the best part… The toddler taste test: Approved!! Thomas loved the kale “chips” … I’m always looking for… read more »

Cute toddler boy tees from Boden.

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Usually I have very few choices as the mom of a boy when it comes to clothes – retailers love to make girl clothes much more than boy clothes.  It’s a great thing for the wallet – I’m rarely tempted!  Until I went to Boden today and saw their spring collection.  And they are having… read more »

Best 3 Toddler iPhone/iPad Apps.

Toddler iPhone Apps

Add this to the list of Things I Never Thought I’d do as a Mom: let my toddler use my iPhone.  But he loves it and he sits still… which allows me to sit still too.  So I’ve loaded up on some apps to keep him entertained. These are my 3 favorite apps, and I… read more »