Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

Do Your Kids Listen to Music?

Over the holidays I was looking for music cds for stocking stuffers.  So, with idea firmly in mind I went shopping  for some children’s music for my grandaughters. I went to our local music shop and was surprised to find four very sad looking used CD’s  which I didn’t recognize. So, with time pressures looming [...]

Holiday Present Ideas for New Moms and Dads

As Hanukkah and Christmas approach, we’re all thinking about what to buy for the people on our shopping lists.   Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly gifts, or general Christmas gift ideas you’ll find something perfect here. Little Butterfly Kiss has a great selection of items for the moms and dads on your list. Over the last [...]

2010 List of Best Toys for Toddlers

Christmas is in the air, and  the rush for the best toy has officially begun. Do you know which toys for toddlers will be the most popular? Toy Fair 2010 is a huge event for retailers,  setting  the trends for the year in toys for various age groups. Who would have thought that out of [...]

Giving the Gift of Memories

Gift giving remains one of the biggest challenges of the holidays, especially when it comes to getting the right gift for children. I haven’t done any holiday shopping yet though I’m certainly being inundated with ads and reminders that I should be spending lots of money. I’m shopping for Christmas; if you’re shopping for Hanukkah [...]

The Family Dinner Table

I have fond memories of family dinners though I suspect time and nostalgia have blurred the truth a touch. Reading Parenting blogger,  Erin Zammett Ruddy’s post on family dinners brings back some of those memories. She writes about life with a 3 year old and an 8 month old with honesty, humor and occasional frustration. [...]