Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Review: Is it Kid-Friendly?

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Review: Is it Kid-Friendly?

Our video review of the Holland America Cruise We took a family cruise last week and chose the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam to accommodate our multi-generational family.  We were traveling with ten people ranging from 2 to 68 years old. Since we had three children (ages 2, 4 and 6) and the grandparents, we were [...]

Tips & Products for Airplane Travel with a Toddler (VIDEO)

Tips & Products for Airplane Travel with a Toddler (VIDEO)

As a follow-up to the video a few days ago, Essentials I Bring to Cruise with a Toddler,  I decided to do a video highlighting my tips and favorite products for airplane travel with a toddler.     SHOP the products featured in the video: Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Rolling Luggage Skip Hop Zoo Pack [...]

Baby Gizmo Giant Weekly Giveaway: Valco Baby Matrix

Baby Gizmo Giant Weekly Giveaway: Valco Baby Matrix

Do you love the Valco Baby Tri Mode but just can’t pony up that much cash for it? Good news! The Valco Baby Matrix is a more budget-friendly version of the Tri Mode but you’ll still get a fantastic, well-made stroller to have baby riding in style. Even better news?  We are giving one away this week!  That’s [...]

Dear Judgy Judgersons…

Dear Judgy Judgersons…

We all know that once you become a mom, you enter the world of Judgerville. It’s a mean and brutal sorority that you don’t have to ask to be in because you are thrown into it whether you like it or not. Judgerville is the place where everyone judges your every parental move and rakes [...]

Kalahari Resorts Review – A Summertime Getaway in the Winter

Kalahari Resorts Review – A Summertime Getaway in the Winter

We just returned from a weekend adventure to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. If you haven’t heard of this indoor/outdoor waterpark resort, you should!  Kalahari is a full-featured resort that offers something for everyone in the family from the babies to the grandparents. While Wisconsin can be brutally cold in the winter, it’s always [...]

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Don’t Panic but 14,000+ Britax Car Seats have been RECALLED!!

Don’t Panic but 14,000+ Britax Car Seats have been RECALLED!!

BRITAX is conducting a voluntary safety recall of the CHAPERONE Infant Car Seat (approximately 14,220 seats) in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada. No injuries have been reported, however BRITAX has determined that the rivet used to attach the harness adjuster to the shell may have been improperly installed. On [...]

Going a little stir crazy inside? Try these fun indoor BALL games for entertainment!

Going a little stir crazy inside? Try these fun indoor BALL games for entertainment!

Has school called another snow day? Perhaps they’re already bored with the new toys they’ve gotten over the holidays? Whatever the reason may be, I know how it is to be trapped inside with two kids that have endless energy and the weather outside is frightful. So last week, we decided to pick-up a ball [...]

The Essentials I Bring to Cruise with a Toddler (VIDEO)

The Essentials I Bring to Cruise with a Toddler (VIDEO)

We just returned from a 7-day Caribbean cruise with the three kids in tow. Since returning, I have received many questions about what products I brought for the kids specifically the toddler. So, I thought this was a perfect opportunity for a video to show you some of the key items (essentials) that I brought [...]

Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Front Wheel Safety Concern

Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Front Wheel Safety Concern

Bumbleride is announcing a safety concern for certain Indie and Indie Twin models manufactured between January 2009 and September 2011, and an Indie Twins manufactured between January 2009 and August 2011. They are recommending owners please discontinue use of their stroller and apply for a retrofit kit here, www.support.bumbleride.com . Here is a letter from the Bumbleride [...]

I Feel A Sneeze Coming

I Feel A Sneeze Coming

Achoo!  Hand me a tissue please. Better yet, pass me The Sneezy Wheezy Day, the third installment of the COUGAR CUB TALES, an award-winning children’s book series written and illustrated by Sharon Cramer. In The Sneezy Wheezy Day, when brother cub gets sick, he and his sister decide to seek their well-intentioned woodland friends for treatments and [...]

Snowy day gear you’ll adore (and it’s on sale)!

Snowy day gear you’ll adore (and it’s on sale)!

Ugh, the winter weather has finally caught up with us. It’s all snow, rain and wind out there and all we have to wear is last year’s snow onesie that is clearly too small. I don’t know about you but my kids are growing like weeds and it seems even though I try and plan [...]

Disney Cruise Line Announces 2013 Itineraries Plus New Sailings out of Miami!

Disney Cruise Line Announces 2013 Itineraries Plus New Sailings out of Miami!

Disney Cruise Line just announced their new 2013 itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings departing from the Port of Miami for the first time! New ships (Dream [...]