If you plan on dressing your furkid for Halloween, you are not alone. PetSmart reports they’re doubling their selection of animal costumes this year. For 2012, the most popular costumes so far are bees and pumpkins. “Choosing a costume for your pet is like choosing a costume for yourself – you want something that reflects […]
The HOT 20 Toys For Holiday 2012
September is the month when many moms and dads start searching for toys for their children on Christmas morning. Almost each day this week, a new list of hot toys has been released. From Toys R Us to the Best Toys Guide. Just yesterday, The Toy Insider announced its list of the HOT 20 toys […]
Review: Britax B-Agile Stroller
My daughter is now 23-months old and we have three strollers all for her. Yes, crazy I know! However, I can’t be the only mom out there who keeps trying things until they get it right, so here I am test driving another. The three strollers I have are all very different, and worked for […]
Riley barks yes for Peanut Butter treats!
I decided to try a new treat for my guy, Riley, to sample. I’m crazy to think he wouldn’t like anything hot out of the oven, but you never know, he’s the pickiest little eater. Let me share with you what kind of life this dog is accustomed to. Feel free to chuckle at any/all […]
Reminder: Words not to say in front of your children
Just this morning I made a list of all of the words Chloé is saying now. I realized she is saying a ton now, so I emailed myself some of her phrases so I can document them in her baby book later today. As I stared at the list, I scanned it to make sure […]
It’s National Reading Month, so curl up with your kids and a good book!
March is National Reading Month and it serves as a good reminder for families to read some new books, re-visit old ones or to step up their story-time game with their children. Since Chloé was a baby I have made sure to incorporate reading into our everyday routine. We don’t just save it for bedtime, […]
I’m not surprised…Annual pet spending reaches all-time high
If you can believe it, Americans spent nearly $51 billion on their pets last year! Not only is that an all-time high, it’s the first time Americans ever passed the $50 billion mark on their beloved dogs, cats, birds, bunnies etc. Pet parents spent the most on food, then followed by vet care and supplies. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from Riley B!
Riley gets groomed about every six weeks because he’s one of those dogs who has hair and not fur, or so they tell me. I love that every time he gets all gussied up he comes home with a spanking new bandana. We have about dozen by now! Hot off the presses, here is a […]
Jessica Alba launches unique, eco-friendly product line
Celebrity mom Jessica Alba has set out to change the world one diaper at a time. On Tuesday, Alba, along with Christopher Gavigan, Brian Lee and Sean Kane announced the launch of The Honest Company, an eco-friendly line of family essentials offered through a monthly subscription service at Honest.com. Created for parents by parents, The […]
Dogs read expressions as well as babies
A recent study show’s how man’s best friend may be more human-like than we thought. According to the journal Current Biology, dogs are able to read our “communicative intent”, or our intention to interact with them via our faces. That ability is something that infants can do, specifically babies around six months old. The study […]
Games dogs and kids play
Anyone who has a dog and a baby knows at some point the baby actually realizes how fun your family pet can be. Chloé has always known Riley has existed, but it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that she became obsessed with him. She’s 17-months old now, so she’s on the move, gibbering and […]