The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Review: NogginStik Developmental Light-up Rattle

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I continue to be amazed at all of the new/cool products that have come out in the past two years since I’ve had my daughter. With about 4 1/2 weeks to go until my baby boy is here, I’m really starting to “nest.” I’m washing clothes, setting up the nursery, gathering gifts and toys and […]

Gift ideas for the dog in your life

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I am dog obsessed through and through, that’s the only way to explain it. My dog is my buddy, my best friend, my first baby if you will. So, it’s only fitting that he makes my gift list for Christmas. He’s four years old, and he makes that list every year. But I’ll admit, it’s […]

Infant deaths prompt CPSC to sue Nap Nanny manufacturer

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I don’t typically post super serious stuff on my blog, but I do work at a news station for a living and I’m privy to tons of information, especially important notices about product recalls or consumer advisories. This particular headline made me want to share it with fellow moms as soon as I read it. […]

Update: My dog is not fat, he just needed a haircut

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If you follow my blog you may be familiar with my post from a few weeks ago where I lament over the fact that my vet said my dog is obese. Well, as any obsessed dog owner I did not take the news well. I cried for a bit like any crazy pregnant lady would, […]

Christmas Crafts for Kids

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Check out these fun Christmas crafts for kids. You’ll love this adorable Handprint Santa, Hand and Footprint Reindeer and fun Pom Pom Christmas Ornament.

Review: VTech Safe&Sound Full Color Video and Audio Monitor

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Just from the last time I was pregnant three years ago until now, there are so many new products out there. Some already great ones have either been updated or have entirely new features. I’ve been test driving baby monitors because I really want a monitor that’s compatible with multiple cameras so I can keep […]

Baby sprinkle for second child with nearest and dearest

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We’ve got less than seven weeks to go before Baby Boy Buteau makes his debut, and I was lucky enough to get ‘sprinkled’ with some much-needed necessities from family and friends over the holiday weekend. For those who haven’t heard (believe me, I didn’t know either at first!), a baby sprinkle is a step below […]

Easy toddler craft: Toilet paper tube turkey

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No matter the holiday, it’s never to early for me to get into the spirit. The inner school girl in me misses doing holiday related crafts and I couldn’t wait to do one with Chloé. She’s only two, but she loves to color and I’ve found the perfect, first holiday craft for her. Thanks to […]

Halloween Trick or Treating Tips for Toddlers

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I’m really excited for Halloween this year because my daughter is two-years-old and she actually (kind of) understands what’s happening. She knows to say Trick-or-Treat, she knows to carry her pumpkin bucket around, “do knock-knock” on doors and dress up in costume. I’m pumped…weeks of practicing seems to have worked. However, she’s still not into […]

Booster seat ratings released and mine is on the ‘Not Recommended List’

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This morning, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released it’s latest “booster seat” ratings. The group found 15 of 17 seats introduced in 2012 have earned their “Best Bet” rating. However, two boosters are not recommended because they don’t provide proper belt fit and consumers are advised to avoid them. We happen to own one […]