RECALL ALERT: Easter necklace
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has announced the recall of an Easter Bunny necklace sold at toy and gift stores nationwide and online at greatpretenders.ca from January 2023 through March 2023 for about $2. This recall involves the Easter Bunny Necklace with model number 86140 and the Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace with model number 90422 […]
Make a simple Spring/Easter craft using handprints
Looking for something super simple for the kiddos to do? Try this: What you need: Cardstock or construction paper Tiny colored pom-poms Small white pom-poms OR cottonballs Googly eyes (or you could color them on instead) Glue What you do: Using the paper in colors of your choice (I chose black, yellow and white because […]
Free webinar 4/14: How much is too much media?
Kids today are immersed in digital media more than ever – and they start consuming media at much a much younger age. There are risks and benefits that come with media use. The key is to develop habits that help your family strike a healthy balance. The American Academy of Pediatrics/HealthyChildren.org is offering a webinar, […]
On a roll: Take 1
Every time I change toilet paper, I look at the cardboard tube and think I should be doing something with it, rather than tossing it in the trash. Turns out I’m not the only one who wants to recycle those things! I found several ideas that I’ve tried and I will share them with you […]
Family Favorite Stromboli
This recipe is one of our family favorites. You can make it in advance and freeze it for later. I usually make two at a time–one to eat immediately and one to freeze for later. Just double your ingredients accordingly. One serves 2-4 people. Ingredients for one boli: 1/4 lb. sliced deli pepperoni 1/4 lb. […]
Tater Tot Casserole
Who doesn’t love tots?! Here’s a great recipe I came across about 20 years ago and I still throw it into the rotation because it’s a great comfort food and kids usually love it. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef (you could substitute ground turkey, but I always use beef for this) 1 med. onion, chopped […]
Please be careful with button cell batteries
Have you noticed almost every toddler toy talks or sings? I don’t know why a kiddie blender or purse needs to teach the ABCs, but apparently, that’s the thing. That means almost every toy requires batteries–and some of those batteries are those cute, tiny “button” batteries. But did you know button cell or coin batteries […]
Don’t forget the helmet!
You’ve gotten them the bicycle, trike or skateboard and probably all the bells and whistles to go with it. But did you get them a helmet? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, each year, thousands of children experience a traumatic brain injury or facial injury from a fall while bicycling, snowboarding or participating in […]
<strong>What’s in a name?</strong>
So, you’re a grandparent (or about to become a grandparent). YAY!! There are so many things to look forward to! You’ve raised your children and now you get the benefits of the hugs and giggles, without the responsibility of middle-of-the-night feedings, the toddler tantrums and the dreaded teen years. You may think you know all […]
RECALL: Infant swing
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has recalled a Mickey/Minnie Mouse swing sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online from March 2022 through October 2022 for between $20 and $33. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and contact the manufacturer for free replacement straps. The recall involves the 2-in-1 Outdoor Kids Swing with model numbers […]
