So what’s the deal with pregnant moms going organic for everything, from fruits and veggies, to lotions and creams, to bed sheets and mattresses? Is it worth the extra price, and what does organic really mean? Organiworks is founded by me, Jennifer Zhao, a local mom and scientist, and is dedicated to exposing truth in skin care ingredients while … Read More
Sippy Cups 101
A Facebook fan recently asked what kind of sippy cups I would recommend for her teething toddler. Soo here’s a bunch of Binx approved sippy cups. **Note; not all of them I would recommend for teething toddlers, but I will make note of which ones are great for that situation. Safe Sippy 2 by Kid Basix Made out of stainless … Read More
Happiest Baby on the Block Movie Night Out + Review
So last night was our pre-movie party for Parent’s Night Out: Happiest Baby Happiest Toddler a Night with Dr. Harvery Karp. The movie was hosted by Ali Landry. We had a great time at our party : ) We did swaddling demos, giveaways & had awesome swag bags full of products & coupons. A big THANKS to our swag sponsors … Read More
{Design Board} Shared Camping Nursery
A friend recently asked me if I had any ideas for a shared bedroom between her children. They range in age from unborn to age 4, 3 boys and a girl. I came up with a camping theme. Here’s some inspiration for you! 1 Monaco II Glider, $698, Rosenberry Rooms 2 Fred – Cardboard Moose Trophy, $51, Cardboard Safari 3 Personalized Kids Adirondack Chairs, $59, Pottery … Read More
{Product Review} Stork Stack
As some of you may know, I am a huge fan of all the new baby subscription services that have debuted in the past year. Many I have reviewed, but I have to say this is one of my new faves. Stork Stack sent out it’s first boxes this June. They were beautifully packaged, down to the fun print on … Read More
{Local Biz} Berrylicious Bouquets
Last week I had the pleasure of reviewing (and sampling) some delicious strawberries from Berrylicious Bouquets. The bouquet that was delivered was The Sweet Dozen Bouquet. It was yummy! They were chocolate covered berries & some had special toppings. My fave topping berry was the coconut covered berry. The other toppings that were included were flower sprinkles, sanding sugar, and the … Read More
My Blue Birdie
Ah, the day is finally here! Tomorrow at 6am(PST) aka: 9am here in NY, MyBlueBirdie.com launches! My Blue Birdie is a great new website. It’s like having a personalized shopping experience for baby, customized to your lifestyle and needs, as well as the age of your baby. You can sign up for emails that tell you which products are recommended for your … Read More
{Local Mompreneur} Olive Naturally
To round off National Small Business Week I’d like to tell you abour Olive Naturally. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Kara, the owner of Olive Naturally. While pregnant with her first child Kara decided to make her body the healthiest it could be to grow a healthy baby. She discovered that the products that were … Read More
{Local Mompreneur} Audrey’s Tutus
Since it’s National Small Business week I thought today would be a great day to start the first of a series of posts I’ll be doing on local mompreneurs. I came across mom Keri Horlacher, the owner and creative brain behind Audrey’s Tutus, on the SaratogaMama Swap Group (on Facebook). Keri is a Navy wife, and mom to 5-month old Audrey. … Read More
{Movie Review} What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Dennis Quaid, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock, Matthew Morrison, Rodrigo Santoro, & Rebel Wilson. Released in Theaters: May 18th, 2012 Based on the book of the same title, the movie follows the lives of 5 couples in Atlanta on their journeys to parenthood. It incorporates the usual pregnancy related humor. … Read More