Yummy, Yummy Earth

For my older daughter’s most recent birthday party we had the mandatory piñata. I knew I wanted to have some candy in it that wasn’t the standard high fructose corn syrup junk. My go to candy for the kids is always Yummy Earth brand lollipops and candies.  They are organic mostly fruity flavors that are [...]

Parenting Online Networks in Baltimore

There is no shortage of local online hotspots to virtually meet and chat with other parents.  Some come to make friends and schedule playdates, others look for reccommendations of service providers, and some just looking to be reassured in their parenting journey. Here is a listing and description of the different communities that I have [...]

The Cloth Diaper Corner: Bumkins Contour Diapers

Cloth diapering options have never been more plentiful – all-in-ones, prefolds, pockets, covers with Velcro closures, covers with snaps, inserts, liners – the list goes on and on. My first experience with cloth diapering was more than a dozen years ago and the options were limited to plastic pants with elastic leg openings and pins.  [...]

The Cloth Diaper Corner: Bumkins Flushable Diaper Liners

Something I had forgotten from long-ago diaper changes with my daughter was the inevitable and often nose-pinching experience of disposing of solid waste, or dare I say poop. It’s a subject most of us try to avoid – poopy diaper changes after the introduction of solid food is downright unpleasant. Given my dislike for this [...]

Classes for Toddlers, Kids, and Homeschoolers @ Great Soul

Great Soul Wellness Studio is offering a wide-range of classes for families and kids.  I love that Alina is teaching some of the classes.  See our previous post about her and the singalongs she did at the Red Canoe here. Great Soul Wellness Studio 4711 Harford Rd, 2nd Floor Baltimore, MD 21214 410-254-2786 www.greatsoulwellness.com Spring [...]

How Cool! {BabyLegs Now With UV Protection}

One of my favorite baby and kid accessories ever are BabyLegs.  I am sure you are familiar with these super adorable and handy little leg and arm warmers.  You can use them in lieu of tights, or to add extra warmth in the winter months, they make potty training a little easier with not having [...]

Shop with a Heart

My personal Etsy shopping philosophy that I would love to impart to you, dear readers, is “shop early & shop often”.  And why not?  Especially if there is a good cause to support like Cora’s Playground. There are too many too cute things at such great prices, all hand made with love.  I love knowing [...]

YogaBirth @ Charm City Yoga

If you are looking for a new kind of birth preparation class then check out Heather Brown’s YogaBirth! “There’s no better way to prepare for a gentle, natural birth than by tapping into your inner awareness and fearlessness through the ancient practices of yoga. This innovative workshop for couples combines the practice of yoga asana, [...]

a book about me

One day, a mystery book had appeared on my bookshelf when I got home from school. The title was “My Name is Belina” (and just to tell you, my name really is Belina). My mom was in the next room, so I asked her, “Mama, what’s this?” All she said was, “Open it up and [...]

Francie Pants

If you have a little girl then you need to know about this new accessory- Francie Pants!  Francie Pants are really not new, but, are now being relaunched and we are so glad.  Francie Pants are for girls to put over their underwear to either wear alone, or under skirts and dresses.  Now your little [...]