Tuesday, August 19, 5:36 am EDT
Does your baby get the stroller blues? If so, we recommend having a few of these Maisy Stroll-Along books on hand. Designed for parents-on-the-go, the book is attached to a soft elastic strip that clips directly to your stroller. They're the perfect size for little hands that like to grasp (and throw!). You'll have a blast making all the sound effects for Vroom Vroom, Maisy; Toot Toot, Maisy; Munch Munch, Maisy; and Quack Quack, Maisy.
Price: $4.99 each
Manufacturer: Candlewick
Available at: amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and all major booksellers
Monday, August 18, 5:36 am EDT
Who has the coordination to sweep while also grasping a dust pan at floor level? Not us! That's why the foot pedal on this dust pan is so great. Just step on it to keep the pan in place as you sweep -- and to bring the pan as close to the floor as possible, so junk can't slip under it. Bonus -- no more bend-over backache!
Price: $9.99
Manufacturer: OXO Good Grips
Available at: www.oxo.com
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Friday, August 15, 5:35 am EDT
Raise your hand if your child will sit still long enough for you to take his photo. Anyone? We didn't think so. That's why we had to get our hands on Sony's DSLR-A350 and DSLR-A300 cameras. They use some of the newest camera technology available but are as simple as "point and click." What does that mean for you? You get amazing, quality pictures in just one snap, and since the camera doesn't need to be in front of your eyes when you shoot, you can keep eye-contact with your child, instead. (And maybe get that perfect photo to send in to our 19th Annual Photo Contest!)
Price: A350 is $700; A300 is $600 (the A300 comes standard with a kit lens).
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics
Available at: Both models are available at sonystyle.com, Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), military base exchanges, and authorized dealers nationwide.
Thursday, August 14, 5:36 am EDT
You know that feeling you get when you eat something that is yummy and so good for you that you can practically feel it nurturing your body? That's what happened to us when we tried the Kashi Pocket Bread Sandwiches. You might not have time to prep nutritious meals for yourself, but you probably have time to throw one in the microwave, and because Kashi uses real ingredients and zesty sauces, you'll love the flavor. And hello, whole grains! (Warning: If you bring them to work, you may have to guard them with your life. They disappeared from our office in a flash!)
Price: $3.50
Manufacturer: Kashi Company
Available at: The grocer's freezer section at retailers nationwide.
Wednesday, August 13, 5:36 am EDT
Sure, showers get you clean, but busy moms love them because they're sometimes the only alone time they get all day. Make that you time even better with Brookstone's Bug Shower & Bath Radio. Stick it to your bathroom tiles, push the pretty pink (or green or blue or white or red) shell, and start belting out your favorite tune -- because let's be honest-- shower time is the only time you can sing "I'll Be There" at the top of your lungs without embarrassment. (An added bonus: this will make bathtime more fun for the kids, too.)
Price: $35
Manufacturer: Brookstone
Available at: Brookstone.com
Tuesday, August 12, 5:36 am EDT
Not all bras this chic looking are comfortable, but the Warner Elements of Bliss Collection Underwire Bra was built to make you look (and feel) sexy and will keep you cozy all day long (no matter how many carpools you're driving, no matter how many rounds of laundry you're doing.) Because it's an underwire bra, you get the shape and support you want, but you can't feel it, so you get the softness and comfort you love.
Price: $32.00
Manufacturer: Warner's
Available at: www.warners.com for store information
Monday, August 11, 5:36 am EDT
We love cloth baby books -- they're easy to clean, plus there's no paper to eat or pages to rip. And this eebee's adventures series is one of the cutest we've seen. With Have a Ball! babies can practice catching, sliding, dunking, and hiding. Laundry Time lets them spin the washing machine, hang pajamas out to dry, then fold and put them away. And Peek-A-Boo will have them looking high and low for eebee. It's such a fun way for your little one to learn and explore!
Price: $14.95
Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing
Available at: amazon.com and all major bookstores
Friday, August 8, 5:36 am EDT
Yes, Paul Newman is dreamy, but did you know that he donates all of his Newman's Own profits to charity? All the more reason to check out his newest marinades and salad mists in Asian and Italian flavors. We particularly like the mists, which are great for delivering flavor without drowning your crisp, fresh salad in goop. And we love his new sesame ginger marinade on seafood, but it goes just as well with poultry, pork, or beef.
Price: $3.19 - marinade; $2.99 - mist
Manufacturer: Newman's Own
Available at: nationally where other Newman’s Own products are found, or visit www.newmansown.com to find a store near you.
Thursday, August 7, 5:36 am EDT
Summertime popsicle sticks piling up? Got a bag of googly-eyes and no way to glue them? Your kids (and you) can let imaginations run wild with this no-muss, no-fuss hot glue gun. Best of all, the CoolTool is cordless, and it runs 75 degrees cooler than other low-temp glue guns. It's a must-have for those rainy summer days.
Price: $16
Manufacturer: Ad Tech
Available at: AC Moore, Notions and Darice retailers, or by calling 800.GLUE.GUN
Wednesday, August 6, 5:36 am EDT
Slime Mold Races, Electronic Spit, and Erupting Soap -- they're irresistible projects that sneak in science lessons for your kids, and this collection by Vicki Cobb and Kathy Darling, subtitled "Hundreds of Fun Science Bets, Challenges, and Experiments You Can Do at Home," is full of 'em. We got sucked in, too; who wouldn't want to know how to tie a knot in a bone, burn a candle under water, and hypnotize a frog?
Price: $19.95
Manufacturer: Skyhorse Publishing
Available at: Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and all major booksellers
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