The heat and the super-long days of summer can sometimes smolder into a season of friction and tension for moms and their adolescent daughters. Fights about messy rooms, skimpy clothing or too much texting seem to go on and on. But what if this summer could be different? What if there was a way to [...]
{Giveaway!} Justrust Christian Clothing: Clothes for your soul!
When Sierra from Justtrust Christian Clothing contacted me to do a review of her clothing I was really excited. The first person I thought of when I saw the style and design of her clothing was my 13 year old daughter. Now my daughter is very picky with her clothes. She doesn’t like anything too [...]
Christian Book Review: Three Cups
Title: Three Cups Author: Tony Townsley with Mark St. Germain Published: 2011 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Three Cups is more than just a child’s story. It is a beautiful illustration for teaching children about handling money responsibly, along with giving to others. It shares the story of a family’s “unique and [...]
Plug & The Paddywhacks: A New Interactive Storybook App For Kids!
Paddywhacks are supposed to live in the Plex. In fact, they can’t survive outside its walls. At least that’s what Plug and his friends were always taught… But when a mysterious figure breaks Plug and his friends out of the Plex, everything the Paddywhacks thought they knew about their world unravels. And that’s when the [...]
Keeping Christ in CHRISTmas Cards – {A Giveaway!}
This post includes a giveaway, just scroll down to the Rafflecopter widget to find out how to enter! You can win $50 gift certificate towards your personalized Christmas Card purchase and more! OH and there is a coupon code too at the end of my review! I think one of my frustrations about searching for [...]
Desires of My Heart and Psalm 37:4 Scripture Necklace Giveaway
What does it mean to truly delight in the Lord and submit our wills and desires to Him fully? This is a question that Heather Bixler struggled with herself, and as she walked her own journey of learning to pry her fingers open from the things that she desired, and allow the Lord to show [...]
Christian Book Review: Amish Values for Your Family
Title: Amish Values for Your Family Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 1/2 of 5 stars Enter 8/15 – 8/31! Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of Amish Values for Your Family, her latest non-fiction release. ”It offers loving ways to bring your fractured home back to life-Amish style. [...]
Book Review: Too Blessed to be Stressed
Title: Too Blessed to Be Stressed: Inspiration for Climbing Out of Life’s Stress-Pool Author: Debora M. Coty Published: 2011 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Review Debora Coty is a columnist, internationally published author and speaker who “knows more about stress than painting her toenails.” With a sparkling sense of humor, Mrs. Coty puts [...]
Christian Music Review: Seeds of Faith
Title: Seeds of Faith 2 Artist: Seeds Family Worship Produced: 2008 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Seeds Family Worship is a ministry born of a request to write children’s music. The result of this ministry is multiple CDs that offer “God’s Word set to music for thousands of families all over the world.” [...]
Zhu Zhu Babies Family Fun Night
Having a Zhu Zhu babies family night is pretty simple to plan and set up. Depending on the size of your family you could even buy new Zhu Zhu babies and it would still be cheaper than a movie. Plus a Zhu Zhu babies family night is a unique way for you and your family [...]
The Little Card Company
Christmas Design CONTEST 2011
con-test \noun\(kän-test): a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors. [purposed from Merriam-Webster online dictionary] This definition sounds a bit serious, doesn’t it?! We think so! At The Little Card Company, we believe a contest should be defined by the amount of fun, creativity and inspiration involved… and, [...]
Christian e-Book Review: Warrior Prayers
Title: Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need It Most Author: Brooke McGlothlin Published: 2011 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Author Brooke McGlothlin has written a book to encourage parents to pray for their sons in specific areas where boys tend to struggle. Using Scripture as the basis [...]
{Updated!}Giveaway: The Printable Homeschool Planner (5 Copies!)
Hey everyone, if you don’t already know, the end of May I launched The Printable Homeschool Planner and I wanted to tell you all a little bit about it and also offer up a giveaway! About The Printable Homeschool Planner The Printable Homeschool Planner is a great tool for you to use when planning out [...]
Christian Book Review: Grace in High Heels
Title: Grace in High Heels – Real-life reflections of humor, hope and healing Author: Shannon Perry Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 of 5 stars Overview Shannon Perry, a conference speaker and recording artist, shares material from her original women’s conference “If the Shoe Fits” in her debut book, Grace in High Heels. Sharing true life [...]
Christian Book Review: Mom Matters
Title: Mom Matters – Hundreds of Ways You Can Make a Difference in Your Home Author: Jane Jarrell Published: 2001 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview This is a book written to inspire and encourage a mom in practical ways to minister to her family and friends from within and without her home. [...]
Christian Book Review: What Good is God?
Title: What Good is God? In Search of a Faith that Matters Author: Philip Yancey Published: 2010 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Written in response to the general question: “When life gets hard, does what we believe about God really matter?”, the author explores “scenes of grief, devastation, hope, and redemption.” Whether [...]
MealBaby: Meal Registry Made Easy
Some of my most favorite baby gifts were the hot meals that my friends delivered following the birth of my children. What a help it was to not have to worry about meal planning or grocery shopping in those first few groggy and sleepless weeks. Of course it is helpful for all of those meals [...]
Christian Book Review: The Organized Homeschooler
Title: The Organized Homeschooler Author: Vicki Carauna Published: 2001 My Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Overview Written by a homeschooling mom for homeschooling moms, Mrs Carauna presents simple but effective tools, tips, and suggestions to help create or build upon organizational systems for homeschooling. From a scriptural standpoint, these ideas take on new [...]
Christian Book Review And *Giveaway!* – Recipes & Recollections
Here’s a little change of pace for the typical book review. Rather than giving a straightforward “review” per se, I thought I’d just let you know more about this book, so you can get entered into a giveaway for one (1) Christian Stay at Home Moms reader! Recipes & Recollections from The Better Baker I’ll [...]
Christian Book Review: Polished Cornerstones
Book Title: Polished Cornerstones – Projects for Daughters on the Path to Womanhood Author: Pam Forster Published: 2010 (original edition 1997) My Review: 5 out of 5 Stars Overview Written by a Christian mother for her daughters, Polished Cornerstones is a collection of “Bible-centered and action-centered” projects – based on the virtuous woman of Proverbs [...]
Christian Book Review: 750 muffin recipes
Book Title: 750 muffin recipes Author: Camilla V. Saulsbury Published: 2010 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars Overview A vast collection of a wide variety of muffin recipes, this looks more like an encyclopedia than a cookbook! Featuring recipes for The Top 25 Classics, Coffeehouse Muffins, Lunch and Supper Muffins, Farmers’ Market Muffins, [...]
Christian Book Review: The Coffee Mom’s Devotional
Book Title: The Coffee Mom’s Devotional: A Rich Blend of 30 Brief and Inspiring Devotions Author: Celeste Palermo Published: 2009 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Alongside your morning coffee, this book containing 30 “short, mommy-friendly readings” offers “a reminder to drink in the fullness of God, allowing Him to sustain and enrich [...]
Christian Music Review – Brandon Heath: What if We
Artist: Brandon Heath Album Name: What If We Release Date: 2008 Record Label: Sony/BMG My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Overview A contemporary album that includes a song featuring Jars of Clay, this album contains heartfelt and introspective song lyrics born of a spirit that wants to inspire you to “live a life with [...]
Christian Music Review: Integrity’s iWorship/Connect – Live Your Worship
Artist: iWorship/Connect Album Name: Live Your Worship Release Date: 2009 Record Label: Integrity Media My Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Overview: A 2-CD compilation set of traditional praise, contemporary worship and up-tempo gospel, Live Your Worship is “a collection of the top worship songs in church today.” Containing more than 30 songs, you are [...]
Christian Book Review: His Princess Warrior
Book Title: His Princess Warrior – Love Letters for Strength from Your Lord Author: Sheri Rose Shepherd Published: 2010 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars Overview Geared to encourage you in your daily battles in the spiritual realm, His Princess Warrior is a reminder of the power and strength available from the Lord. [...]
Christian Book Review: A Woman and Her God
Title: A Woman and Her God: Life-Enriching Messages (Extraordinary Women) Contributors: Beth Moore, Jill Briscoe, Thelma Wells, Beverly LaHaye, etc. Published: 2003 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Published by the American Association of Christian Counselors and presented by Extraordinary Women, A Woman and Her God is a compilation of chapters, written by [...]
Christian Book Review: The Butterfly Effect
Title: The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters Author: Andy Andrews Published: 2009 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Overview Sharing snippets and stories of ordinary people who spurned extraordinary events just by one simple choice, Andrews attempts to impress upon the reader the unique and valuable footprint that each of us have [...]
Christian Book Review: The Picture Bible
Title: The Picture Bible Contributors: Iva Hoth (script), Andre Le Blanc (illustrations) Published: 1978, 1998, 2004 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview The Picture Bible, “Timeless stories of the Bible”, is NOT an authorized translation of Scripture. It is a review of many events and characters from both the Old and New Testaments [...]
Christian Book Review: The Invisible Woman
Title: The Invisible Woman: A Special Story for Mothers Author: Nicole Johnson Published: 2005 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Nicole Johnson – Christian author, speaker, and performer – presents a well-written and deeply profound book in The Invisible Woman. Now surpassing it’s 1,000,000 books sold, this book presents a powerful message to [...]
Christian Movie Review: Sweetpea Beauty (Veggie Tales)
Released: 2009 Rating: NR Length: 50 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Family-Friendly Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview This story from the minds of Big Idea Productions focuses mainly on girls, who are so inundated with loud messages about what beauty really is. With a question asked by a real viewer, [...]
Christian Movie Review: Tangled 3D
Released: 2010 Rating: PG Length: 100 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Family-Friendly Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Tangled is the most recent Disney take on the familiar story of Rapunzel. Born to a King and Queen, Princess Rapunzel is kidnapped by Gothel, who discovers that Rapunzel has absorbed the magic [...]
Christian Movie Review: The Blind Side
Released: 2009 Rating: PG-13 Time: 2 hours 6 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars My Family-Friendly Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (see my review below) Overview Based on the true story of Michael Oher, offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, The Blind Side is a moving story of compassion and hope in [...]
Christian Book Review: Without A Word
Without A Word, written by Jill Kelly (wife of Jim Kelly, Hall of Fame Quarterback), is the story of their son’s birth and short life, and how they came to faith in the Lord. Overview When Jill and Jim first met, neither of them knew the Lord, although Jim was already a prominent NFL quarterback. [...]
Christian Movie Review: The Princess and the Frog
Released: 2009 Rating: G Time: 98 Minutes My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars My Family Friendly Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Overview The Princess and the Frog is a story of Tiana, set in New Orleans during the prominence of Jazz music. Tiana and Charlotte are friends because Tiana’s mother is a seamstress [...]
Christian Book Review: Power Thoughts
Power Thoughts, by Joyce Meyer, takes you to the “next level in overcoming negative thinking.” Overview Following her book, Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyers continues by teaching some basic principles on how to accomplish a positive mindset on a daily basis. Not just another “happy” thoughts book, Meyers addresses many areas that Christians struggle [...]
Product Review: The Mysterious Islands (Giveaway!)
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing “The Mysterious Islands: A Testimony to God’s Hand in Creation.” Which was recently released on August 31, 2010 by Provident Films. About the Movie The Mysterious Islands is a stunning and sweeping new DVD documentary from Vision Forum Ministries and Erwin Brothers Films. Alongside a bold Christian team [...]
Product Review: C.A.K.E and a Prayer
I recently had the opportunity to review the product C.A.K.E and a Prayer. C.A.K.E and a Prayer is a really unique gift company. Typically when we might send a card, flowers, or balloons, C.A.K.E and a Prayer is definitely a unique alternative. C.A.K.E stands for: Compassion Appreciation Kindness Encouragement About C.A.K.E and a Prayer (from [...]
Christian Movie Review: Spiderwick Chronicles
Released: 2008 Rating: PG Time: 101 Minutes My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars My Family Friendly Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars Although my family & I watched this movie several weeks ago, I have debated reviewing it here. Depending on your take of fantasy / fairy-tale type movies, this movie may or [...]
Christian Movie Review: Alice in Wonderland
Released: 2010 Rating: PG Time: 1 hour 48 minutes My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars My Family Friendly Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Like a typical Tim-Burton-directed film, Alice in Wonderland was a visual feast for the eyes. A combination of live action and computer-generated characters kept the fantastical feel of the movie [...]
Christian Book Review: Woodhouse Family Welcome Home!
When I picked this book up to read, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Although I have occasionally watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I haven’t watched enough episodes to have been familiar with the Woodhouse Family. Overview This is the story of a family written by the mother, Kimberley Woodhouse. She chronicles the story [...]
Auto-B-Good
I recently had the opportunity to review the Auto-B-Good DVD About Auto-B-Good An excerpt from the website: Auto-B-Good is the Emmy™ Award winning animated series that teaches great lessons in character development to children ages 4-10. Currently airing on Public Television stations across the United States and expanding around the world, this series is one [...]
Christian Movie Review: One Night With the King
One Night With the King is now one of my all-time favorite movies. Seriously. I went into watching it with little expectation – the story of Esther is one I am familiar with – but this movie really drew a lovely picture of the characters and the timeframe in which they lived, and I was [...]
Christian Book Review: The Woman of Mystery
I had heard about the book, The Woman of Mystery: Unveiling the Secret to True Romance , and that it was making some waves. Not a romance novel, but rather a “manual” of sorts for finding romance in your life. Overview Now girls, I don’t know too many women who don’t really (even deep down) [...]
Christian Movie Review: Avatar
As a kid growing up, my dad liked watching Star Trek. I became a Star Trek fan myself, and somewhat of a science fiction fan. Because I grew up in a Christian home, I emphasize fiction. The idea that life exists on other planets can be dealt with in the first few chapters of Genesis. [...]
Christian Movie Review: Robin Hood
Every Robin Hood movie I have seen have all been different. A different story on how Robin Hood became the “hero” he became by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. There is also always a different story as to how Robin Hood and Maid Marion met. It’s really difficult to know what [...]
Movie Review: Liberty’s Kids – Philadelphia to Boston
After watching Episode 1 of Liberty’s Kids, I have to say I was impressed. This is a series that was originally broadcast on PBS 2002-2003, and centers on American Colonial History. Benjamin Franklin, voiced by Walter Cronkite, is a main character, although he was referenced more than he actually appeared. Episode 1, Philadelphia to Boston, [...]
Christian Movie Review: Date Night
Date night is a comedy based on a relationship between Phil (Carell) and Claire Foster (Fey.) Phil and Claire Foster live the average suburban life. They have two kids, and even though they have a pretty average, yet busy life, they still manage to go on a date once per week. I will go out [...]
Book Review: Mosaic Bible
(The giveaway has ended! Congratulations to Christin for winning!) The Holy Bible: Mosaic NLT is a very beautifully put together Bible. I have honestly never seen a Bible quite like it. The Holy Bible: Mosaic provides weekly meditations that are designed to be used in connection with the church year. According to the Holy Bible: [...]
Christian Movie Review: All About Steve
“All About Steve” is a movie about a lady named Mary who has a “not so normal” job of creating crossword puzzles for the local newspaper. She loves her job and feels like her life has meaning. She is content with her life until everyone starts pointing out her life isn’t “normal.” This movie is [...]
Book Review: Life Application Bible Study – Hebrews
The Life Application Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews is based on the NLT (New Living Translation) of the Bible. The New Application Bible Studies are portable and great for on the go Bible Study. What’s Included with the Life Application Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews: Complete Text of the book of [...]
Book Review: In Praise of Stay at Home Moms
Book Review: In Praise of Stay at Home Moms – By Dr. Laura Schlessinger The beginning of “In Praise of Stay at Home Moms” feels more like an attack on the working outside the home mom more than something that will make a stay at home mom feel better about her choice to be a [...]
Product Review: Time for Felt
I recently had the opportunity to do a review for Time 4 Felt. They sent me the set titled “Jonah and the Whale.” It was exciting when the opportunity arose to do a review of the story time felt because my husband recently said we should find something similar to story time felt to help [...]
Product Review: Faith Works Boutique + Giveaway
The winner of the contest is Casey! Please check your email for your prize! The Giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Recently I had the opportunity to review a pair of pretty little bows from Faith Works Boutique. I was really excited when Brandy contacted me because after looking at the [...]
Product Review: CareKards
I recently received my lovely new CareKards in the mail to review and I am so excited to share this product with you. CareKards are pocket sized (basically the size of a business card) cards designed with beautiful pictures around a particular theme like patience, peace, love, self control, etc. with a scripture reference on [...]
Product Review: Craft Club Membership
This month I had the opportunity to review The Mac Rak HIS Kids Bible Craft Club. The Mac Rak “all-inclusive” craft kits are for kids of all ages and delivered monthly right to your mailbox. The Mac Rak offers different clubs for every style, taste, & budget. The first picture actually features the April HIS [...]
Product Review: Bella Sara
I recently had the priviledge to review the latest products from Bella Sara. Bella Sara, the leading trading card product ever created for girls and is doubling the fun with two new additions to its magical online land of the North of North, which continues to capture the hearts of young girls across the country. [...]
Book Review: The 4:8 Principle
I recently had the privilege to review the new book titled The 4:8 Principle: The Secret to a Joy Filled Life. This book is based on the scripture Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are [...]
Christian Movie Review: Australia
Australia was a very picturesque movie. We got to see awesome shots of the Australian Outback. It starts two powerhouses; Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. The movie is very well made and the acting is top notch. There are many thing to love about this film…the love, courage, strength, honor, loyalty, overcoming hardships and true [...]
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
National Treasure Book of Secrets is part two in a series similar to an Indiana Jones type movie. There were some flaws that cannot be ignored though. It is still a decent movie, however, it has some issues that you may need to take the time to discuss with you children. Let me explain… There [...]
Christian Movie Review: Fireproof
Fireproof is a very realistic portrayal of marriage when it is suffering. I was very impressed by Kirk Cameron’s acting and the feeling behind each role in this movie. Many times a Christian movie misses the mark…however, in this case the movie was top notch. Fireproof shows the major marital struggles of Caleb and Catherine. [...]
Christian Movie Review: Sahara
Sahara is my teenage daughter’s favorite movie. She loves the humor and of course Matthew McConaughey. LOL! I must say that I like the film a lot as well. It is very funny, thanks mostly to Steve Zahn’s character. Sahara has it all, drama, intrigue, action, romance, comic relief and good prevailing over bad. Matthew [...]
Christian Movie Review: I Am Legend
Let me start by saying that I love Will Smith. I think he makes great movies. Unfortunately, I Am Legend ticked me off more than anything. LOL! Do not get me wrong, it has action, drama, hero essence and even a little romance. I guess the part that annoyed me was the predictability. I could [...]
Christian Movie Review: Made of Honour
Made of Honour has many flaws. I was very disappointed by the amount of sexual innuendos and lack of a positive marriage view. The main character, Tom is very popular with the ladies and sleeps around quite a bit. There is a lot of scantily clad women throughout the movie. Tom’s Father enters and ends [...]
Christian Movie Review: WALL-E
WALL-E was a very cute movie that is safe for the whole family. The story is based around the main character, WALL-E. WALL-E is alone on earth picking up and compacting trash. His only companions are a cockroach and the items that he sifts out of the garbage to add to his large collection. WALL-E [...]
Christian Movie Review: Traitor
The movie Traitor is based off the life of a Muslim man from Sudan who finds himself in a world filled with terrorists. The movie starts off with a scene of his father being killed by a car bomb. Then cuts to a scene where he is getting ready to sell bomb detonators to terrorists. [...]
Christian Movie Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth was an AWESOME action packed PG film for the entire family. I had the privilege of seeing it in 3D. I had not seen a 3D movie for quite some time I was pleasantly surprised. Note: This movie would be great without the 3D affects. OK, let me [...]
Christian Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda
“Kung Fu Panda” is a movie about a Panda that dreams of learning the art of Kung Fu. However his dad thinks that he should most definitely move up to owning the family noodle business. This movie is so full of action, and is great at a tale of how a Panda “accidentally” fulfilled his [...]
The Incredible Hulk
This week my husband and I ventured out to go and see “The Incredible Hulk”. We were a bit curious about the movie considering all the reviews were saying it is every bit as good as Iron Man, but I will say after watching this movie I am not convinced it is THAT good, Iron [...]
Christian Movie Review: The Happening
Hmmm….let me think about the one word that would describe how I felt about the movie “The Happening”…ok I know the one word – STUPID! OK maybe that’s being a little too harsh considering it’s been a week since I saw this movie and I am still trying to figure the darn thing out. The [...]
Christian Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
With all the hype about the new Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull I am sure most of you reading this post have already seen this movie. My husband and I decided to go see this movie because we love the Indiana Jones movies. The movie started out great, full of action [...]
Christian Movie Review: What Happens in Vegas
What Happens in Vegas is a movie about a women (Cameron Diaz) who gets dumped by her fiance in front of all their friends, and a man (Ashton Kutcher) who gets fired from the family business by his father all on the same day. To help them get through their pain they both decide to [...]
Pillowcase Art: Pretty-As-A-Princess
Submitted by: Patricia Williams; Kansas City, MO Rating: 9 Where to buy: http://www.etoys.com Description: The Pillowcase Art Pretty-As-A-Princess kit includes a poly/cotton pillowcase, permanently screen-printed with a design of a favorite character. Kids can use any of the 16 included nontoxic crayons to decorate the design however they wish, and add their creative touches to [...]
Product Reviews: Trendy Diaper Clutch
This trendy Diaper Clutch sold at Pitter Patter Boutique make it easy to keep your little one’s diapers and travel wipes in one convenient, grab & go clutch. This diaper clutch can conveniently be tucked away in your purse, diaper bag, or car! Great for on the go moms who really don’t need to carry [...]
Christian Movie Review: Narnia Prince Caspian
I am sure as a Christian community we can all appreciate the Narnia books and movies. There are so many correlations between the movie and values that all Christians should posses. This movie really sets a platform for parents to start talking about what God expects from us as Christians and how they can start [...]
Christian Movie Review: Iron Man
As a whole I give this movie TWO thumbs up, it is action packed, and in my humble opinion this movie has surpassed Superman on my list of favorite movies of all time! However I will say that a lot of the violent parts of this movie were a bit too realistic for my taste [...]
Christian Movie Review: Speed Racer
All in all this movie was better than I or my husband had anticipated it being. I was very curious to see this movie because the previews made it look like so much fun! The graphics are great and the racing scenes will keep you on the edge of your seats! There was actually one [...]
Product Review: Jergens Natural Glow Face
Submitted by: Cheri Moseley; Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rating: 10 Where to buy: Amazon Description: Jergens Natural Glow Face is a daily moisturizer with SPF 20 included. Review: I am at home alot so when I know I am not going out, I give my face a break from the makeup. I do my morning face [...]
Zoo Tycoon
Product Name: Zoo Tycoon Last name: Winn, Sandra State: FL City: Pensacola Rating: 10+ Where to buy: Amazon.com Description: Series of games put out by Microsoft ™. The child puts together zoos including the animals’ habitat and is also responsible for making sure that the animals needs and the needs of the guests are met. [...]
Sun Beam Bread Maker
Product Name: Sunbeam Bread Machine Submitted By: Adriana Copaceanu; New Market, VA Rating: 8 Where to buy: amazon.com, walmart.com Description: This bread maker, includes: -2 lb non-stick, removable baking pan, great for family sized loafs -programmable delay bake: perfect for when you come home from work and want fresh bread, or when you want to [...]
Story Time Felts Jessica Doll
Product Name: Story Time Felts Jessica doll Submitted by: Erica Johns ; Lancaster, KY Rating: 8 Where to buy: http://www.funfelt.com Description: This 7 inch tall felt "paper" doll with lots of clothing and accessories, and it all comes in a convenient zippered carrying case. Nice, quiet play for the car, doctor’s office, and church. Review: [...]
The Sounds of Baby CD
Product Name: The Sounds Of Baby CD Submitted by: Gratton Fran; Downingtown, PA Rating: 9 Where to buy: http://www.thesoundsofbaby.com Description: The Sounds Of Baby CD is an audio desensitization recording designed to help our four-legged family members prepare for a baby by gradually presenting sounds that will accompany the precious new arrival. This CD is [...]
Seventh Generation Cleaning Products
Product Name: Seventh Generation Cleaning & Paper Products Last name: Lauth, Carrie State: GA City: Dallas Rating: 8 Where to buy: Amazon.com Description: Seventh Generation cleaning and paper products are among my favorite non toxic household cleaners. Reasonably priced and effective, they’re a great introduction to safer cleaning alternatives. Review: The free and clear Glass [...]
Maya Wrap
Product Name: Maya Wrap Baby Carrier Last name: Bixler State: IN City: Indianapolis Rating: 10 Where to buy: Description: Guatemalan cotton unpadded "ring" Maya Wrap Baby Carrier. Review: If you want a perfect all around baby sling carriers, try the Maya Wrap Baby Carrier. I’ve tried the padded baby sling carriers (NoJo, Over the Shoulder [...]
Parents Magazine Plush Elephant Rocker
Product Name: Parents Plush Elephant Rocker Submitted by: Dana Klopfer; Jacksonville, FL Rating: 10 Where to buy: Target or Amazon Description: Elephant wood rocker base with foot rests. Heavy duty will not tip over. Made with sturdy hand washable fabric. Features an umbrella on the trunk and a small mouse along for the ride on [...]
Mrs. Meyers Non Toxic Household Cleaners
Product Name: Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Non Toxic Household Cleaners Last name: Bixler State: IN City: Indianapolis Rating: 9 Where to buy: Amazon.com Description: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products are a line of concentrated aroma therapeutic non toxic household cleaners. Review: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day non toxic household cleaners caught my eye at the health [...]
Mrs. Good Bites Sandwich Cutter
Product Name: Mrs. Good Bites sandwich cutter Submitted by: Reeves, Rosie; Encino, CA Rating: 10 Where to buy: www.mominventors.com Review: Seems like every child wants the crusts removed from his or her sandwich. Every child also finds a way to smear jelly on every household surface, and to argue that someone else got a bigger [...]
Monkey Bums Baby Sling
Product Name: Monkey Bums Baby Sling Carriers Last name: Bixler State: IN City: Indianapolis Rating: 9 Description: Monkey Bums baby sling carriers offers a baby sling for carrying your infant or toddler. It’s made of fabric and is very comfortable and easy to use. Review: Unlike other baby sling carriers that may hurt your shoulders, [...]
Moby Wrap Baby Carrier
Product Name: Moby Wrap Baby Carrier Last name: Heather Bixler State: IN City: Indianapolis Rating: 9 Description: The Moby Wrap baby carrier is a soft stretchy cloth baby carrier. It consists of a long length of cloth that must be tied around the mother’s body. Review: If you love using a sling you might want [...]
Me in the Mirror Baby Toy
Product Name: Sassy Me-in-the-Mirror Toy Submitted by: Dana Klopfer; Jacksonville, FL Rating: 10 Where to buy: Target Description: The Sassy Me-in-the-Mirror is angled to give your baby a good view of himself. It features a roller ball rattle, crinkle bird, squeaky flower and a purple rubber teether. Review: We purchased the Sassy Me-in-the-Mirror for my [...]
Medela Pump In Style Breast Pump
Product Name: Medela Pump in Style Original Breast Pump Submitted by: Dana Irwin; St. Louis, MO Rating: 8 Where to buy: www.babiesrus.com Description: A hospital-grade double electric breast pump with electrical cord and battery pack. Review: Great electric pump. Much better than hand held ones! Quite a bit faster. Lets you adjust the suction level [...]
Leap Pad Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set
Product Name: Leap Pad "Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set" Submitted by: Dana Beitlich; Oro Grande, CA Rating: 10 Where to buy: http://www.leapfrog.com Description: The Leap Frog Fridge Phonics magnetic letter set teaches letter names, letter sounds and learning songs. This set of 26 colorful, easy-grip magnetic letters and magnetic letter reader that attaches securely to your [...]
Isis Breast Pump
Product Name: Isis Breast Pump Submitted by: lindsay; Averill Park, NY Rating: 8 Where to buy: Amazon Description: This manual pump is comfortable and easy to use it is not noisy or expensive. A silicone diaphragm creates a vacuum for reliable suction. The pump is compatible with all Avent bottle systems, making it easy to [...]
Fuzzi Buns Cloth Diapers
Product Name: Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers Rating: 9 Description: Fuzzi Bunz are a fitted pocket cloth diaper which means they consist of a waterproof outer and have a pocket which holds a highly absorbent removable liner (usually micro fiber, which is very thin but super absorbent). They close with plastic snaps which means no messy [...]
Ecover Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Product Name: Ecover Non Toxic Household Cleaning Products Where to buy: Amazon.com Rating: 9 Description: Ecover products are a line of reasonably priced, non toxic household cleaners that are readily available at most large health food grocers. There is a full line of non toxic household cleaners including non toxic laundry detergents, non toxic dishwashing [...]
Dr. Bronners Soap
Product Name: Dr. Bronner’s Soap Where to buy: Amazon.com Last Rating: 10 Description: Concentrated pure Castile soap made with organic oils. Review: What’s not to love about Dr. Bronner’s wonderful castile soap? It has so many uses: for example you can use it for cleaning just about anything in your home! Is highly concentrated and [...]
Britax Convertible Car Seat
Product Name: Britax Convertible Car Seat Submitted By: Carrie Lauth; Dallas, GA Rating: 10 Where to buy: www.amazon.com Description: The Britax Convertible Car Seat is a superior safety seat. The Britax convertible car seat has several unique features that make it not only safer but more convenient to use. Review: I put a lot of [...]
Baby Tredn Latch Loc Infant Car Seat
Product Name: Baby Trend Latch Loc Infant Car Seat Submitted by: Carrie Lauth; Dallas, GA Rating: 10 Where to buy: Amazon.com Description: The Baby Trend Latch LOC Car Seat is a latch compatible, 5 point harness infant safety seat. It features a base that stays in the car and attaches either with the LATCH (latches [...]
Baby Trend Expedition Jogging Stroller
Product Name: Baby Trend Expedition Jogging Stroller Submitted By: Klopfer Dana; Jacksonville, FL Rating: 8 Where to buy: www.target.com Description: Baby Trend Expedition Jogging stroller with many pockets, cup holders, and storage with adjustable canopy to block sun. Review: I like the Baby Trend Expedition Jogging Strolled overall, but it is very hard to steer. [...]
Baby Safe Feeder
Product Name: Baby Safe Feeder Submitted by: Carrie Lauth; Dallas, GA Rating: 10 Where to buy: www.babysafefeeder.com Description: The Baby Safe Feeder is a 3 part feeding tool for babies and young toddlers. It consists of a soft mesh bag which food is placed in, a plastic ring collar and a round handle that the [...]
Baby Bjorn Active Carrier
Product Name: Baby Bjorn Active Carrier Submitted by: Dana Irwin; St. Louis, MO Rating: 8 Where to buy: www.babiesrus.com Description: A front pack carrier for infants through 23 lbs. It straps onto your body so you are hands free. Your baby can face outward or towards you. Has support straps in the back to help [...]
Aqua Doodle
Product Name: Aqua Doodle Submitted by: Lisa Braverman; Unionville CT Rating: 8 Where to buy: Amazon.com, Toys R Us.com Description: The Aqua Doodle is a thin mat in which a child can doodle with a refillable water filled pen. The child’s image will slowly dry and disappear so that the child can doodle over and [...]
Amby Baby Hamock Product Review
Product Name: Amby Baby Hammock Submitted by: Amy Jones; Austin, TX Rating: 9 Where to buy: http://www.ambybaby.com/ Review: The Amby Baby Hammock is a soft cloth baby bed/hammock that hangs from a steel stand on a spring. Your baby is nestled inside, and if she wakes up, her motion will cause the hammock to gently [...]








