I spent years working in retail. This means I grew rather accustomed to getting a brand-new wardrobe every four to six weeks. (It was quite a shock to the system when I left retail and had to give that habit up.) All of my friends joked that when I had a baby it was clearly …

Have you ever wondered what do to with a used breast pump? Can you donate a breast pump? Are your breastfeeding days over? Have you stopped pumping? If so, that probably means you have an old one tucked in the back of a closet somewhere in your home. It’s taking up space, but for so …

We all know how much kids love to get their hands messy, so why not try out the incredibly entertaining and easy Oobleck sensory activity? Oobleck is cool because it acts both as a liquid and a solid. You can pick it up in a handful like a solid, but then watch as it drips …

Throughout my babywearing days I’ve tried out many a ring sling. Time after time though, I return to my Sakura Bloom slings. They’re beautiful, sturdy, and when it comes right down to it – babywearing, and specifically the ease of ring slings are so very useful to parents. Before I get into the depths of what I love about …

Barbie Hello Dreamhouse Barbie is getting a new Dreamhouse for 2016 and this one is high tech! Yep, Barbie is not just getting any old dream house but she is getting a smart house! The Barbie Hello Dreamhouse is the world’s first smart dollhouse that is designed for the modern girl and reflective of the …

As parents, we have the most demanding job around. There are no sick days, no vacation days, no paid time off. When you’re feeling under the weather, you learn pretty quickly that complaining doesn’t help anything because that infant still needs to be fed and you’ve got the only milk jugs around. So despite a …

I think baking is one of the best activities to do with a child, so I bake often with my children and their friends. Not only does it create wonderful memories, it’s also a great learning experience since it incorporates math, science, and art. If you are in need of some ideas, here are 5 fun cookies to make with kids. …

Over the last year, my 5 year old has fallen in love with reading. She finds so much satisfaction from sounding out words and entertaining her brothers during our home story time. As her mama, it has been super fun to see her grow in her confidence as a beginning reader. In her board book …

There are many areas in parenting in which we modern parents can reach back to the wisdom of the ancients (or at least our own parents) for advice. Of course, there are many where we can’t, as any listicle about children of the 1970s and 1980s will attest. And then there’s screen time, the most …

You finally got pregnant, spent nine long months cookin’ that little human, and now he’s here! The baby you’ve been anticipating arrives safe and sound, and….. so have all the visitors. After all your hard work to create and birth your child, it’s no wonder why so many moms (especially first time moms) are so …

I am constantly getting the following questions from Baby Gizmo users –  “How did you start your website?” and “Can you help me start a blog?”  The truthful answer is that when I started having babies, I was VERY passionate about all things baby and I couldn’t find a good source of trusted reviews for baby …

I don’t go anywhere without my diaper bag. Honestly, it would be a crime to leave home without my bag seeing that I have three children and their child-related “emergencies” follow us like the plague. I need snacks, extra outfits, pacifiers, my son’s race car, and, of course, diapers and wipes. To be without is to be …