Is Six Flags Fright Fest kid-friendly or should you steer clear of it with kids? We were looking for something fun to do this weekend. It was predicted to be a gorgeous weekend (80 degrees and sunny is usually unheard of in Chicago in October!) and I wasn’t going to let this one by without …

It’s almost here — the first official day of the fall season starts tomorrow and that means it’s time to go leaf-peeping, make an apple pie and snuggle up on the couch reading a good book together. Fall is my favorite season of the year when the weather gets cooler and it paves the way …

Sometimes we just want to pass on spending money on a costume that will get worn once, maybe twice. There are creative ways to dress up your child for Halloween, plays, events or even just as a fun activity on a rainy day. Here are some we have made or seen that are worth passing …

We’re far enough into the new school year now; Back To School night has long passed (or is happening now depending on when your child started school) so you and your child have a pretty good feel of what is to come and what is expected this year. Each teacher is different so what worked …

Ever since reading the blog: Play At Home Mom I have been obsessed with obtaining a light table.  I also decided I wanted to go big since the table could become a multifunctional craft/train table for us.  Unfortunately going big meant forking out over $500 for this table at constructiveplaythings.com.  Even if I somehow rationalized …

Baby Proofing is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Here are some Baby Proofing tips to get you started and to keep you staying current with some of the baby proofing essentials. Getting started: It’s best to baby proof your house before the baby is mobile or born! You …

Part of growing up is learning how to deal with conflicts, different personalities and different types of bonds between other people. But the act of learning those lessons is not always easy; bullies can be formed through this natural growing process or even influenced from outside sources (television, music, media, etc.) It is our job …

The pull-ups are packed, the extra clothes are labeled, the extra security blanket is ready, and your emotions have been rocked… It’s preschool time! Your baby is not a baby anymore. That hits hard, huh? It did for me. Twice now. With all the new preschoolers headed to the first day of school- literally- here …

What are some of the messiest things when it comes to babies? No, not just diapers. Car seats and strollers! My first baby rarely ate in his car seat but now that I’m on baby #3? Let’s just say I pick my battles (and have a lot less time to organize or plan snacks). My …

So, cupcakes are out and cake pops are in?  Really?!?  Okay, maybe cupcakes aren’t totally out but cake pops are huge!  We’ve all seen them at our local Starbucks and many of us have even made them on our own.  A few months ago our own Baby Gizmo Senior Editor Morgan did an entire DIY Cake …

I nearly passed out the other day when I filled up my car’s gas tank.  Sure, we all know gas prices have gone up, but this is ridiculous.  I mean, come on – $70 for gas that won’t even last my SUV a full week?  I cringed as I pulled my receipt from the pump …

I’m totally ready to ditch my diaper bag. It’s an idea I’ve been toying with for a couple of months. My oldest is nearly 4 years old, and the baby is 16 months, and I don’t really need to lug around a diaper bag full of supplies anymore. All I really need is a spare …