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Pictured above are Hoptom and Topsy-Turvy.  They live in Alphaland.  Seriously, they do!  Where else do you think Alphabeasts would live?  Anyway, these two cuddly, plush beasts are just two of twenty-six.  Twenty-six Alphabeasts, that is.  You can check out the entire collection HERE. These plush toys are soft and make perfect companions for movie-watching, [...]

*Congratulations to our winner, Jill! Wow. We have some pretty sweet giveaways this week.  This one is one of my favorites. The Juno Company is back with their original orchestral music and stories and this time, geared toward the growing preschoolers.  Not that the toddlers wouldn’t like it; my toddler swoons over anything Juno. New [...]

I’ve played with a lot of toys over the past four years and can honestly tell you that my favorite brand is LeapFrog.  I really like the quality of their toys and I’m also very impressed by the technology they use in their products.  Not to mention they are an extremely generous company. We recently [...]

Today, so many companies claim that they are “going green” or selling “organic” products.  It still leaves me wondering how true that really is.  Are these companies really all that transparent about their business practices? I recently learned about FairIndigo.com and if you read their About page, well, it doesn’t get any more transparent than [...]

Yes, we love candy but it doesn’t hurt to surprise your little goblin with something sweet that won’t give them cavities. This is Sammy. Look, he has a front pocket, perfect for a night of trick-or-treating!  Sammy’s creator is Tara of Tara Ross Studios, over at Etsy.  Stop by and check out her work when [...]

Especially when your thirty-four and a half month old is extremely strong-willed and independent.  Seriously.  This potty training thing is just getting old.  Our conversations go something like this: Me: “Are you ready for a change?” Hailey: “Nope” Me: (Looking her straight in the eyes) “Are you sure you don’t want mommy to put a [...]

I don’t really remember life before Nana Star. Seriously. This book and all of the magic surrounding it has consumed our family. Even my husband! Actually, he doesn’t have a choice in the matter. We are true Nana Star fans (or “Twinkles”, if you will) and it didn’t take long for that to happen. As [...]

Good for the Kids is a boutique that carries loads of affordable items for the kids and the parents. A great place to start your holiday shopping!  They stock brands that help you nurture like Lindie & Friends; brands that help you engage like Brainy Baby; and brands that help you decorate like inSTAMPables. One [...]