Product Reviews

Unless you’ve been living under the sorcerer’s stone—or maybe one of Hagrid’s rock cakes—you know that Muggles everywhere are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter. Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Williams Sonoma have had a pretty magical Harry Potter collection for a while now, but Pottery Barn has really …

Ready for my deep dark mom confession? I’m sending my child to kindergarten and he cannot yet tie his own shoes. Parenting crime? Perhaps, but I have taken steps to avoid my son asking his teacher 20 times a day to help him tie his tennis shoes – I bought Laceez! Laceez are elastic no …

See this magic? Three siblings, happily playing together outside in the fresh air… FOR OVER AN HOUR! This is the magic of water beads. I love them. My kids love them. And even though we’ve had some bounce across the deck, my husband is loving them too. Magic Water Beads (yes, that’s what they’re technically …

Summer’s just begun (heck, official summer hasn’t even started yet!), which means there’s plenty of outdoor play time ahead of us. Everyone knows that one of the best ways to head off summertime crankiness is water play, so let me help you with that by telling you about eight awesome water tables. Little Tikes Anchors …

Summer is right around the corner which means many people will be packing up the family and hitting the road for vacations. If you are traveling with a baby or a toddler, a lightweight, compact stroller should be on your packing list. Today we are introducing you to the Summer 3Dpac CS+ lightweight stroller. If …

Sometimes bigger is better, but in the case of a travel stroller when your space is alright limited, that is not always true. Thankfully, stroller companies know that while there is a time and a place for huge, bulky travel systems, there is also a need for a compact, easy-to-fold, lightweight strollers when we want …

Based on the glowing reviews and recommendations of, like, every friend I have, I asked for—and received—an Instant Pot for Christmas last year. (Thanks, Mom and Dad!) After just over four months of owning this kitchen gadget, I’d like to invite everyone over for tea, or wine, or water, or hard liquor—whatever, I’m not picky, …

Moms and dads, prepare yourself to be amazed with the Veer Wagon! With the ease of a rugged wagon and the function of a premium stroller, the Veer All-Terrain Cruiser merges everything you need for a day on the go. Get ready to adventure and adventure well, this stroller wagon will take your family everywhere …

A good playard is a must have for a new parent because eventually you will have to set that baby down. Whether it is for a quick bathroom visit, a shower or to just to get a break, you’ll want a place that keeps your baby safe and secure whether they are sleeping or playing. …

Car seat safety is always top of mind at Baby Gizmo so we were super excited when we heard that Chicco was adding a new addition to their line of car seats. The Chicco MyFit LE Harness to Booster Combination Car Seat is a fantastic car seat that is stocked with safety, convenience and comfort …

I have never read Madeline L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, conveniently avoiding that assignment in fourth grade. With the release of Disney’s movie version, my husband was inspired to read the book himself, and then, despite the fact that he didn’t particularly enjoy it, he decided to read it with the kid. Fortunately, she has …

We are all about lighter, easier and faster these days, right? Well, Chicco knows that following that trend means making a stroller that is easy to fold and great for on the go. The new Chicco Mini Bravo Plus stroller is just that. This compact, easy to fold stroller has great features for both parent …