Growing up, I had a few very special dolls that I never let out of my sight. I also had a box of Barbie dolls and Cabbage Patch Kids and My Little Ponys that I played with until their hair was matted and their clothes...
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This has been a full week of total life immersion. I've been in and out of my OB's office which means any and all preparation for baby and nesting like a crazy lady. While Baby Shyba's due date isn't until the 11th, things are looking...
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This post is sponsored by Target. More Turtles, More Bold and Daring Fun: Blur the lines of fantasy and reality with your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Target. It's easy to say that these early years are incredibly monumental in the development of a child...
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Perhaps it's the number of years that I've been parenting, or maybe it's the number of children that I have that have ultimately made me increasingly more opinionated across the board. I suspect that this is something that comes with age as well, and I...
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I still have my most treasured toys from my childhood. My mother packaged and protected them and brought them with her to and from various residences. There is a teddy bear named Bobby and a doll named Diana, plus a box of Barbies and My...
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One of my favorite things to do with my kids is host playdates. It's the perfect thing to do on rainy days, especially when those of us that don't drive are stuck in our apartments entertaining small children with every available resource. It turns out that...
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Today marks the third and final day of my three days of gifting. Corolle has since stepped in and offered a doll from their Les Classiques line (details to come-the doll will be included in Day 2's giveaway), and Laura of Super Glue Mom has offered...
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These days before Christmas are absolutely flying by. Remembering every little thing is not easy, especially when you have two little ones to think of. I didn't remember to buy stocking stuffers until today. That said, I love shopping for my children, so I was...
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Bubba's first doll was a Corolle Calin doll. They are the softest, sweetest, most beautiful dolls- and they even smell wonderful. Ever since we bought Bubba "Colin" as he calls him, we've been hooked on the brand. We now have four Corolle dolls in our...
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One of Birdie's favorite things to do is take her babies for walks. Not just any baby, either. She and my son are both very particular about their babies. I happen to love them too. We love this brand so much that I get to give this...
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