Ever have those days that you want to whip up a batch of homemade cookies but can’t decide what kind. Do you want good, old, reliable chocolate chip cookies? But what about a double chocolate chip cookie? Or you could really go for a delicious peanut butter cookie? Yep, me too. Good thing that I’m …

This isn’t a new idea because it seems to go around the internet every few months if not once a year. I can’t believe we haven’t addressed this at Baby Gizmo up to this point, but today is the day! We are talking about emergency contact information on car seats. To keep your information private …

Guest Post by: Patricia Hogenes Mom is taking the baby on a plane flight, to visit her mother, who can’t wait to see her newborn grandchild. The baby is 5 months old – how quickly that time went! – so the visit is way overdue, but Mom and baby both needed a little time to …

This time of year provides such a rich opportunity to teach traditions and values to our children. I especially love Thanksgiving time because learning thankfulness is one of the top virtues I hope to instill in my children. Not to mention a love for history and good food! As we pack up for the library …

Having another baby is so exciting, but with a toddler around, parents understandably worry about how the toddler will take to their new brother/sister. When my daughter was 14 months, I fell pregnant with my son. They are exactly two years apart, and so we did quite a few things to ensure that my daughter …

My daughter, who turned 3 last month, recently decided to potty train herself. If you are a parent who is waiting until your child is ready, believe me when I say- this is a good thing. When I tried once, about a month before, she cried and said she wanted her diaper. So I had …

If you’re planning a party, then today is your day- I’ve rounded up 10 great party favors from Pinterest that are sure to be a hit with your party guests! Party favors are a sweet and thoughtful way of thanking your guests for coming to the party, and they are also a great excuse to …

A few weeks ago, my son and I had the opportunity to find out how to visit the hugely popular resort, Atlantis, on a budget. We know many families may not consider visiting this massive resort complete with a waterpark, pools, amazing kid program, fabulous restaurants, dolphin encounters and much more due to budget. With …

We thought we’d take a temporary break from Halloween desserts (for just a day!) and feature a delicious cookie that can be enjoyed all year round. This is my go-to cookie for holiday cookie exchanges, fancy parties or just family get-togethers that people demand peanut butter and chocolate. Yes, my family demands things like peanut …

Do you buy white sauce for pastas or lasagne? I recently found out how easy it is to make your own by watching this video from fellow Brit Gordon Ramsay. I needed a quick and easy meal, so I made this in less than 5 minutes, poured it over some pasta and voila! Instant toddler/mom …

My family recently visited SeaWorld San Diego with our 2-year-old twin boys. We went on a Sunday during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, so we expected the park to be packed. We were pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t very crowded at all! We didn’t have to wait for rides, the shows weren’t filled to capacity, …

Halloween is almost here and that means candy, costumes, and Halloween cupcakes. Hollie has shared some great Halloween treats here and here,  and we thought it was time to share some fun cupcakes recipes that would be perfect to make with your kids. Pass these out to family, friends, and neighbors, or take them to …