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Summer of Toys: Thomas Wooden Railway Early ...
Published on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 by caryn My toddler... "Mommy, Mommy...Draw a train...Draw Thomas...Draw tracks...Draw a tunnel..." My son thinks I'm Van Gogh! : ) And every time we go anywhere...and I mean anywhere...he has to have a train. Last week we visited FAO Schwarz...twice...we managed to escape with just one lone train...Charlie. Before we went on vacation...I went shopping at T.J. Max... Read More » -
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All About Baby: minui Handysitt
Published on Thursday, January 21, 2010 by caryn I never imagined the baby and toddler stuff would consume our home. Despite the fact that I told everyone not to buy us much more than a few outfits, we've still managed to accumulate a lot of gear...gear that takes up a lot of space in our home. I've tried to eliminate the duplicates and utilize smaller, space-saving options when possible. When my son was a ba... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Lovely Baby CDs *Gi...
Published on Friday, December 18, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Kelly and Wehaf. Congrats! Every station I turn to seems to be playing Christmas music. From traditional carols to modern remixes, Christmas music is the perfect way to get ready and in the spirit for the upcoming holiday. In two short weeks, our baby girl will be here (we were hoping f... Read More » -
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Now I Lay Him Down To Sleep…
Published on Thursday, December 3, 2009 by caryn On some nights, you'll find my son, tucked securely between my husband and I. He's two and a half, and while he does manage to sleep in his toddler bed most nights, sometimes he wants to be close to mommy and daddy. I co-slept with my son for about a year and a half (some may say that's too much) and if I had my way, he'd still be in our bed. Co-sleeping helped ... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Apple Grove Pals by...
Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by caryn I'm just starting to get the fact that children go through phases when it comes to everything...including play and toys. Right now my son is very much into pretend play. He talks to his trains and his bear and some of the other toys we have in the house. It's actually quite cute to listen in on his "conversations." Since he's two, he doesn't always use complet... Read More » -
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Toddler Moments: Why You Shouldn’t Unde...
Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by caryn When did he learn how to unzip my purse (or unzip ANYTHiNG for that matter). It's not like I sat down with him one day and gave him a lesson on zippers. And since when is my purse a TOY? Note to self: Put EVERYTHING away, even if you don't think he's capable of getting into it. "What do you want for breakfast?" I asked my 2 year old a few mornings ago. Pancak... Read More » -
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Aspiring Child Stylist
Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 by caryn I've been asking my husband to take our little boy for a haircut for weeks...3 to be exact. It's not that I can't take him. I have no problem driving him to the salon and having the stylist cut his hair. It's the crying, protesting, and trying to run out of the salon that I can't handle at this point in my pregnancy. When my husband takes him, he holds him on ... Read More » -
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Teaching Your Toddler How to Eat *Giveaway*
Published on Saturday, October 3, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Naddez. Congrats! True Mom Confession: I still feed my son more times than not. What does that mean exactly? I literally feed him with a spoon or a fork. And he's two. I know. It's time. It's time for him to start feeding himself. My husband, my mom-friends, my parents, my in... Read More » -
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Preparing Your Child For School
Published on Friday, September 4, 2009 by caryn For some kids, starting school, or returing to school after a summer long vacation can cause anxiety. We put our little boy in preschool this summer for the very first time and he's had a very positive experience so far. We did prepare him in advance before sending him to school. Reading books about school was just one of the ways we prepared him and how we cont... Read More » -
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Sibling Preparation: Are You Ready For Baby?
Published on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 by caryn How do you prepare a child for a new baby brother or sister? That question has been crossing my mind lately. Hospitals offer sibling classes and Amazon is filled with books on the subject. But honestly, I don't know where to start. Do I talk to him about it now? How much does he really understand? Do I avoid any changes to routines when the baby arrives (i.e... Read More » -
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Talking To Toddlers
Published on Thursday, July 2, 2009 by caryn My son just turned two, and I have to say, it's not as "terrible" as I've heard or it's made out to be. Yes, my son gets frustrated as he attempts to communicate, at times. Yes, his free spirit and strong will sometimes clash with what we as parents expect of him. However, we've been very blessed not to experience the tantrums and acting out we've heard so much ... Read More » -
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The Art Easel for The Learning Tower
Published on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 by caryn A few months ago, I won a Learning Tower on Stephanie's blog during their Love of Learning Month promotion. My son has really enjoyed playing in it (or shall I say climbing in and out of it over and over). I stay home with my son most days of the week and the reality is, household chores have to get done. I know it's crazy isn't it? Things like dishes and cook... Read More » -
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Plum Organics Tots
Published on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 by caryn I've always strived to serve healthy meals and snacks in our household. We regularly purchase organic foods to ensure that our entire family consumes foods in their purest and most natural form. When my son was a baby, I tried to make his baby food. Realistically, I did not (and don't) have the time for elaborate, homemade baby food so I opted for a brand that was... Read More »
