Today’s holiday toy highlight is the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford F-150 battery-powered ride-on. This rough and rugged ride-on is fun to drive and the kids love it. Our Baby Gizmo testers took this blue Ford to the open road driving it all over the neighborhood including on grass, gravel and pavement. We love that this Power Wheels …

Okay, Moms, fess up! Who was a fan of Ricky Schroder in Silver Spoons as a kid? Who wished they too could have a train that they could ride INSIDE the house? I totally just dated myself, didn’t I? Good news, your toddler can! While the Peg Perego Choo Choo Express is much smaller so …

My kids aren’t even old enough for Elf on the Shelf yet and I am already TOTALLY obsessed. The elves are a bit creepy, and coming up with ideas for something new every night and every year is a bit of a commitment, but what’s more precious than seeing the look on your child’s face …

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: I am cheap. Cheap, cheap, cheap. If you can pay for professional family photos, more power to you. I, on the other hand, can’t. And for now I will stick to faking them myself. And I’ll go ahead and toot my own horn and say that …

Oh, the beloved crock pot. If you’re anything like me, it’s probably one of your favorite appliances. So to help you out during this crazy holiday rush and the winter cold, we’ve rounded up some great crock pot recipes in honor of every mom out there who just wants to throw some ingredients in, and …

A friend of mine and I were talking about Christmas gifts. Our kids are right around the same age, and she brought up non-toy options. Genius! I have no room for any more toys for my oldest baby and the younger one gets all the hand me downs. So I asked my mommy friends to …

Forget the apples (and apple themed gifts).  Put down the “#1 Teacher” ornament. Step away from the baked goods (store bought OR homemade).  Show your child’s teacher that you truly appreciate them with a thoughtful gift! Here’s a list of eight great gift ideas for that special teacher! A Holiday Centerpiece A beautifully created floral centerpiece …

Boy, do we have a treat for you today! I recently attended a holiday event at Disneyland and am so excited to share the whole inside scoop with you! Disneyland is amazing all year round, but it somehow steps it even even further during the holidays. There are so many extra fun and festive things …

Sometimes the most important part of gift giving is understanding your recipient. Are they vegetarian? Do they enjoy fashion? Are their children young (and therefore, every gift must be washable)? Today I thought it would be fun to introduce you all to some gift ideas for those crunchy moms. The ones who read ingredient labels …

Dads are so hard to buy for. They either don’t tell us what they want with the classic response, “I’d rather you not spend MY money on ME,” or we just have no clue where to begin when it comes to shopping for them. So, here are 8 out of the box Christmas gift ideas …

We are back to How-To Monday this week with a handy trick on how to keep all those reusable straws clean. My husband and I drink green smoothies every morning and we each have our favorite cup complete with a colorful, reusable straw. There is nothing grosser than a dirty straw in the morning, right? …

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” right? Well, maybe there’s a little more to it than that, and as we reach the winter months where colds and other illnesses are making their way through schools and workplaces, we’re talking about some great food for you to incorporate into your family’s diet to keep …