Now you don’t have to decide – one shirt does it all! At first glance, our pleated bib tunic appears to be a pretty conservative top for a pretty conservative mom. But take another look. If you are going out with your inlaws and . . . → Read More: A Shirt For Every Mom]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/a-shirt-for-every-mom/feed/ 0 http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-happy-toy-machine/ http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-happy-toy-machine/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:39:11 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6930 Do you have Happy Toys? Do your kids love to design and create? Well if you answered yes to either of those questions, then Happy Toy Machine is a site that you must take a look at!

The folks at Happy Toy Machine contacted me to see if my son and I would like . . . → Read More: Product Review: Happy Toy Machine]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-happy-toy-machine/feed/ 0 http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-platinum-hospital-grade-breastpump-review/ http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-platinum-hospital-grade-breastpump-review/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:36:54 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=6454 By Mary Morsbach

As an exclusive pumper for 11 month old twins, I can sincerely say that I have tried my fair share of breast pumps. Whether it be a hospital grade, double electric, or manual, each pump has its benefits and shortcomings. Here is a little history about me; My twins were born . . . → Read More: Ameda Platinum Hospital Grade Breastpump Review]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-platinum-hospital-grade-breastpump-review/feed/ 2 http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-purely-yours-breast-pump-giveaway/ http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-purely-yours-breast-pump-giveaway/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:01:56 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5841 We are thrilled to be able to give one lucky mom a breastpump from Ameda! The Ameda breast pump is our favorite and the only one that we carry in our boutique. Ameda is a great company to work with – they care about moms, they employ lactation consultants to help moms with questions . . . → Read More: Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump Giveaway]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/ameda-purely-yours-breast-pump-giveaway/feed/ 86 http://mommynewsblog.com/a-day-at-the-park/ http://mommynewsblog.com/a-day-at-the-park/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:57:21 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5614 There is nothing like a great photograph to capture a great moment. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be photographed with my son by a fantastic photographer – Robin DeNoma. I met Robin a few months ago when she started advertising on my blog (you can see her button to the . . . → Read More: A Day At The Park]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/a-day-at-the-park/feed/ 2 http://mommynewsblog.com/got-purses-review-giveaway/ http://mommynewsblog.com/got-purses-review-giveaway/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 13:12:07 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5516 I was contacted by Allison Monk of Got Purses.com. She wanted me to try out some of her items designed for moms on the go. I thought that the items she had were a good fit for new moms, so I agreed to take a look. Allison sent me a great flyer with a . . . → Read More: Got Purses Review & Giveaway]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/got-purses-review-giveaway/feed/ 21 http://mommynewsblog.com/lift-and-support-and-fit-oh-my/ http://mommynewsblog.com/lift-and-support-and-fit-oh-my/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:19:38 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5320 I just received a brand-new nursing bra in my store (making it 50 different types of nursing bras that I carry – HOLY COW!). It is called the Smoothing Underwire Nursing Bra and it is made by Elomi (part of the Eveden family of bras designed specifically for women with larger busts). I ordered . . . → Read More: Lift And Support And Fit…Oh My!]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/lift-and-support-and-fit-oh-my/feed/ 2 http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-waterpik-dental-waterjet/ http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-waterpik-dental-waterjet/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:23:05 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5065 A few months ago, I was contacted by Waterpik to do a review of one of their products. I am very selective about the products that I review on this blog, because this is meant to be a breastfeeding and parenting blog, so I will only review products that are relevant to being a . . . → Read More: Product Review: Waterpik Dental Waterjet]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-waterpik-dental-waterjet/feed/ 37 http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-giveaway-the-golden-pickle/ http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-giveaway-the-golden-pickle/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:36:16 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=3285 As part of my blogiversary celebration, Judy Kirby, author of The Golden Pickle, sent me her CD to review (and giveaway!!). Her company makes an audio CD for children called “The Golden Pickle” and it is full of stories that she told to her own children when they were young.

I’ll be honest, when . . . → Read More: Product Review & Giveaway: The Golden Pickle – CLOSED]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-giveaway-the-golden-pickle/feed/ 14 Blogiversary,Contests,give-aways,Product Reviews,The Golden Pickle As part of my blogiversary celebration, Judy Kirby, author of The Golden Pickle, sent me her CD to review (and giveaway!!). Her company makes an audio CD for children called "The Golden Pickle" and it is full of stories that she told to her own childr... As part of my blogiversary celebration, Judy Kirby, author of The Golden Pickle, sent me her CD to review (and giveaway!!). Her company makes an audio CD for children called "The Golden Pickle" and it is full of stories that she told to her own children when they were young. I'll be honest, when I first received the CD, I didn't know how I was going to get my son to listen to it. He is always so busy and very visually oriented. If it was a movie, I'm sure he'd watch it! But just an audio CD? I was skeptical... A little bit about the CD. The CD has stories mixed with riddles and rhymes from traditional children's lore. The stories have 2 main characters "A Pirate Boy" and "A Balloon Girl". Most stories feature one main character or the other. In each story, The Pirate Boy or The Balloon Girl are in search of a "Golden Pickle." Interspersed between the stories are riddles and rhymes targeted at children. Once upon a time there was a boy. A pirate boy. And he had a ship. A pirate ship with monkeys. A hundred pirate monkeys with banana swords. The Pirate boy was looking for a golden pickle. Just like every other day. Here are two clips from the CD for you to listen to (you'll need to click the link below and then click the link again when the new page appears - I'm not sure how to insert the clip in an easier way): 1) Davy Jones - one of the Pirate Boy Stories 2) Rhymes Set 1 One day, I decided to just start playing the CD while my son was playing. The first time I did it he was too busy and he didn't pay attention. I was playing it on my computer. But the second time I did it, I put the CD into our DVD player while my son was playing in the living room so that the sound actually came out of our TV. Within minutes, my son was sitting next to me on the couch "watching" the blank TV while we listened to the stories on the CD. He was giggling and asking questions and really getting into the story! In today's world, which is filled with TV and video games, it was so refreshing to sit down and listen to a story that relies on our imaginations to make it complete! My son had to VISUALIZE the story! As soon as the first story ended, he asked to "watch" it again! I convinced him to go on to the next story instead. so we listened to each story on the CD and after each one he would say "Can we watch that again?" Or "Can we watch the one with the Pirate Boy?" Did you notice that my son asked to "watch" the stories over and over? Maybe it was his limited four-year old vocabulary, but I actually think he "saw" the story unfold in his mind. To him, we were watching the Pirate Boy and his band of monkeys or the the Balloon Girl and her friends the baboons! We listened to the entire CD and at the end he asked to listen to the very first story again! My son doesn't even get this engrossed by movies! I was stunned and so pleased! It was fun to sit on the couch and snuggle up under the blanket with my son and listen to these wonderful stories. And watch his expressions. He really "lived" the stories. And I enjoyed the time it gave us together giggling and listening. And if you have a daughter, she will easily connect with the stories focused on the Balloon Girl. This CD was a life-saver when we took our 12 hour flight to Hawaii just recently - my son listened to it and it kept him occupied for at least an hour on the flight! And there aren't many things that can keep a 4 year old occupied for a whole hour!! This CD has something for every child - from toddler hood, through preschool and beyond - for boys and for girls! Don't be surprised if your little one starts their own quest to find the Golden Pickle! Would I change anything? There is always something you'd change right? Remember how I mentioned about the riddles and rhymes that are interspersed between the stories? Well, for my son's age group (age 4), I would get rid of them. Maybe when he is older he might enjoy them more, Mommy News and Views Blog no 1:27 http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-blue-whale-invitations/ http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-blue-whale-invitations/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:20:17 +0000 Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=3645 I met Melissa, the owner of Blue Whale Invitations when I was first starting up my business. She was actually my adviser at the Small Business Development center where I went for mentoring and classes. Melissa was great to work with during that time because she was compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive. She was also . . . → Read More: Product Review: Blue Whale Invitations – CLOSED]]> http://mommynewsblog.com/product-review-blue-whale-invitations/feed/ 10