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5 Baby Toys to Add to Your Infant's Repertoire Now

Updated 05/09/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Say bye-bye to playtime boredom! It's not usually infants that get bored with the toys in their toy chests, it's Mom. There are only so many times you can play with the same rattle before Mama needs to move on. And while I certainly don't advocate confusing tots with an overwhelming variety of toys to choose from every day, shaking things up every now and then can bring some welcome change. Here are five new infant toys set to hit stores over the next few weeks that are sure to make both Mom and Tot excited for an afternoon of play!

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What's Your Mom Lunchbox Style?

Updated 05/09/12 1:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's most likely to show up in your kids' lunchboxes? According to social media site Meebo, your parenting personality has a lot to do with the way you feed your kids. Are you more white bread or organic whole grain? Take our quiz and find out if the study's findings match up with the foods that your kids are most likely to find come lunchtime.

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It's All About You, Mom! 6 Mother's Day Indulgences That You Most Definitely Deserve

Updated 05/09/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Since Mother's Day should be all about you, we suggest that this year, you take advantage of the holiday and spoil yourself silly. That doesn't have to mean going on a giant shopping spree or treating yourself to a full day at the spa. Instead, take stock of the little things in life that you don't think you get enough of and ask your family to indulge you in just one or two of them. While we're sure you've got your own "wish list," here are a few fun ideas to get you started:

  1. Phone a Friend: When's the last time you had an hour-long, laugh-out-loud conversation with a long-distance friend or family member? If you've got lil ones running around, chances are, it's been awhile. Ask your husband to hold down the fort, shut the door, and dial away.
  2. Schedule a One-on-One Date . . . With Your Child: Whether you're a mom of one or four, we're willing to bet that you don't get as much quality one-on-one time with each of your kids as you'd like. Think of something special that you (and your child) would really enjoy doing and plan a date . . . or two, or three, or four . . .
  3. Schedule a One-on-One Date . . . With Your Husband: Breakfast in bed with the kiddos is a great way to kick off Mother's Day . . . and adults-only dinner and drinks is the perfect way to end it!
  4. Spend an Hour Alone: Think back to your preparent days and remember what you miss most. Prior to being a mom, did having an hour to kill mean treating yourself to a pedicure? A back massage? Window shopping? Indulge yourself for an hour, and you'll still be able to enjoy the rest of the day with your family.
  5. Be Lazy: Whether it means sleeping in, ordering your choice of takeout for dinner, or letting a day go by without making the beds, take advantage of a "free pass" to be (just a tiny bit) irresponsible.
  6. Reassume Your Role as Child: Even though you're all grown up, someone out there still thinks of you as her little girl. Borrow one of these ideas and start a new mother-daughter tradition with your mom.

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Kid Shopping

Spiro Bouncer Teeter-Totter Seesaw: Ga Ga or Gag?

Updated 05/09/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

All seesaws are not created equal. The up and down motion of a traditional teeter-totter has provided generations of tots with hours of fun (and sore bums when their seats come crashing down), but the classic toy is getting a much needed upgrade.

Consider the Spiro Bouncer ($72), the pimped-out version of your favorite playground toy. With cushioned seats and a bouncy ball attached to the bottom of the seats, lil ones' bottoms never have to fear hard landings when their playmates push off just a drop stronger than expected. Rather, they simply bounce right back up. Add to that the ability to spin while playing and your tyke will never look at the old-fashioned seesaw the same way again. Of course, this playtime fun does come at a price — the Spiro Bouncer costs almost twice as much as its counterparts. So tell us — what do you think?

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7 Ways to Make Your Lil One's Birthday Extraspecial

Updated 05/09/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

When a child's birthday falls in the middle of the school/work week, it's always a bit of a challenge to ensure that they get the extraspecial treatment they deserve. Even if a celebration with friends and family is just around the corner, we think that it's important that our kids' actual birthdays are appropriately acknowledged. Here are seven great birthday surprises to ensure that their big day stands out from the rest.

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5 Art World Masterpieces Get a Hilarious Mother's Day Makeover Chances are, by now you've heard that Edvard Munch's The Scream recently sold at Sotheby's for a whopping $119.9 million, making it the most money ever paid for a single piece of art at auction. Inspired by the sale, five of the world's most famous masterworks were given a very entertaining Mother's Day makeover, incorporating themes that we can all relate to. Click through, and enjoy!