August 29, 2011
We first began using our Baby Trend Expedition Single Jogger-Phantom when our son was around one. Up to that point, we’d used a regular travel system stroller and though it worked well, it was bulky and difficult to push over certain types of terrain. It’s not that my husband and I were major outdoor people ...
December 7, 2010
Possibly the two most important elements of any trip – with or without children – are what you’ll eat and what essential but sometimes forgotten items you’ll bring on your journey. Let’s start with a look at mealtime. Not exactly a news flash, is it? When you get hungry, you get cranky. Small children ...
September 16, 2010
I was at the park with our 14-month old son one day when he suddenly toddled off the sidewalk and into a pile of particularly malicious woodchips. (By the way, why cities decide to use woodchips around playground equipment is beyond me. They not only cut, scratch, and leave splinters but they’re also extremely tempting ...
September 13, 2010
So many people have asked me if I like my Ergo Baby baby carrier. My answer is always an emphatic YES! My only regret is not finding one sooner for my son, Christian. I really didn’t discover it until my son was a few months old. Initially I saw one of the moms in my Mommy ...
September 3, 2010
Why driving trumps flying when vacationing with kids … despite what experts may say! “Spend less time on the road.” “Avoid long road trips.” “Book your tickets months ahead.” I don’t get it. Why do travel experts advice you against long road trips with young children? If time wasn’t a constraint, I would pick a ...
September 3, 2010
At first glance you might think ‘potty training’ and ‘road trips’ are two things that should never, ever go together. I have to admit I was pretty intimidated by the prospect when my husband and I loaded up our then two-year old son for yet another business trip to LA. It’s nearly a six-hour drive ...
August 4, 2010
I know that baby walkers get a bad rap these days, but I still love the Baby Trend walker we bought for our son Christian. We bought it when he was around 6 months old and were eager to try it out. It has a built in tray and some built in toys to help ...
July 30, 2010
I can’t begin to explain how much I appreciate having the Northsate Superyard XT Coral for our son Christian. The Superyard is basically a set of gates that connect together to form an enclosure. Think of it as a giant play pen on steroids! I believe it’s relatively inexpesive when you consider all the wonderful ...
July 30, 2010
In less than two weeks we will be on a five hour flight to Maui with our ten month old son. The primary reason for the trip is to attend the wedding of two good friends. Of course the prospect of spending a week on the Kaanapali coast at the fine Royal Lahaina Resort can easily qualify as a primary reason for the trip as ...
