Saratoga Baby Expo: Binx Hot Products Showcase – Part 2 Here is Part 2 of the Binx Hot Products Showcase from the Saratoga Baby & Toddler Expo. You can check out Part 1 here if you missed it! These products were hand picked because they are either so innovative, so popular or so brand spankin’ new, that I had to share them! The one thing they all have in common is that they are fabulous. For the record, I received no {Read More}
Saratoga Baby Expo: Binx Hot Products Showcase – Part 1 Here’s my roundup of the Binx Hot Products Showcase from the Saratoga Baby & Toddler Expo. These products were hand picked because they are either so innovative, so popular or so brand spankin’ new, that I had to share them! The one thing they all have in common is that they are fabulous. For the record, I received no compensation for featuring these products and sharing my opinion with you. Feeding Sage Spoonfuls, {Read More}
If you’re just tuning in, check out Part 1 of my trip to NYC which talks more about my meeting with Jamie Grayson, aka The Baby Guy. New Website Alert A new project that Jamie is a contributor to is the new website, MyBlueBirdie.com. I’m really excited to share this with you! Jamie described MBB to me as a combination of BabyCenter and Zuilily combines with editorial content and retail. You sign up for their emails, and you will get {Read More}
Last week I was able to meet Jamie Grayson, otherwise known as The Baby Guy. If you haven’t heard of Jamie you’re definitely missing out. He’s the only male baby planner on the planet, and he is a powerhouse of knowledge on all things baby! I was absolutely blown away. Jamie and I met for two hours, the first of which we discussed business stuff, and the next hour we spent touring the BuyBuyBaby store in Manhattan. I’ll share with {Read More}
Being a member of the International Baby Planners Association has done wonders for me. Last week, I was able to chat with Dr. Alan Greene, the author of two of my favorite books, “Feeding Baby Green” & “Raising Baby Green”. It was amazing to say the least. I learned all about his two new health campaigns, WhiteOut & Ticc Tocc. Let’s back up for a minute and talk about Dr. Greene’s book, “Feeding Baby Green”. This book turned my whole world {Read More}
Citrus Lane … A Box That Grows With You I was so excited when Citrus Lane sent me a box to review! Citrus Lane is a new company that sends themed boxes of goodies to parents monthly that are tailored to their child’s age(s). They are available from newborn to age 3. The boxes are chock full of full size products. Citrus Lane is similar to the Bluum Box I reviewed back in December. I receive their limited-edition Fresh Start {Read More}
Great Gifts for any woman on your list! One of my new favorite haunts in downtown Saratoga Springs is Chic Underneath. With many new lingerie shops to choose from, Chic Underneath offers beautiful and reasonably-priced products in addition to full waxing services! The owners could not be nicer, and the store is gorgeous and fun to peruse. Of course Chic Underneath has an amazing assortment of bras, panties, and other sexier things, but to give a friend, a sister or {Read More}
21 Amazing Shop Local Stocking Stuffers… All Under $20! Item #1 Lollipops – reindeer burp cloth, $12 Item #2 NY Toy & Hobby – Play Foam, $8 Item #3 NY Toy & Hobby – Table Top Origami, $9.99 Item #1 NY Toy & Hobby – Moo Poppers, $9.99 Item #2 NY Toy & Hobby – Handprint Ornament maker with Tree kit, $14.99 Item #3 Ta-Da – Bug pops $2.99, Edible crickets $1.99 Item #1 Ta-Da – PEA-T windup {Read More}
Shopping for kids, teens and in-betweens can be challenging. Their wants and needs change on an hourly basis and their desire to “keep up with the Jones’s” can be impossible to fulfill Lucky for us there are some great places in this area to shop for your kids and teens. We explored several local options in the Gift Guide for Babies & Toddlers, and this guide includes some of those spots as well as more. PaperDolls of Saratoga has a {Read More}
I have to admit, I had a fabulous time “shopping” for these gift guide items! I met a ton of local business owners who were truly interested in their businesses and proud of the products they sell. Today we’re going to start with gift ideas for Babies & Toddlers. These are some of my favorite products that I found. Obviously all products have age specifications which you should look for when buying these for babies or toddlers. You know what {Read More}
