Have you met eebee? Well, eebee is the star of eebee’s adventures, a series which feature eebee, the baby’s baby, along with infants 6 months and older who play and discover in a world that is real, engaging, and rich with possibilities.
eebee’s adventures focus on behaviors—what babies and toddlers can and want to do— while offering practical and playful insights and ideas for how and when parents can join the act.
My son and I recently had the chance to review a great new book from eebee’s adventures – Mix & Mash: Adventures in the Kitchen for Baby & You
Have you ever been to the circus? Not me. Nope. Not once, not ever. Can you believe it? Almost everyone I’ve ever known has been to the circus.
Well, the circus is coming to town here and I’ve been given an opportunity to go. Thanks to MomCentral I received tickets for my family and I can’t wait! I’ll be there opening night, hopefully taking lots of pictures. That is if I don’t have to wrestle my toddler all evening! lol.
If you’d like to attend as well I have a coupon code so that you can get a discount when you purchase your tickets. Check out the flyer below for dates, times and the code. Then go get your tickets! If you’re going to be there make sure to let me know!
Now that the Holiday season is upon us, I’m reminded that as a new family we have very few holiday traditions. My extended family is very small and scattered these days and to be honest they don’t even bother to send us Christmas cards. So I believe it’s time to start focusing on my own house and traditions.
Once I had my own child it was very important to me that we start doing this. All those things I grew up with as a child that made the holiday season magical. Dinner at mom’s with our grandparents, decorating the tree together, sending and receiving cards and hanging them around the door, listening to holiday music as we eat our dinner.
Since my husband is from Norway and we don’t get to spend time with his family during the holidays I have decided to start incorporating some of their traditions, for my son and my husband.
One tradition the Norwegian people have is Gløgg or Glögg, as the Swedish spell it is more of a Swedish tradition and is a drink that is made during Advent season. Glögg is traditionally made with red wine but there are also non-alcoholic versions, which is the kind we drink. Almonds and raisins are usually added to it but are not necessary. December in Scandinavia is a dark, wintry time, and this hot drink helps keep the spirits cheered.
We actually receive our Gløgg directly from Norway but you can purchase it at Ikea. It’s called Tomte Glogg and it comes in a syrup type form which you can mix with water, wine, or spirits. But here is a traditional alcohol based recipe if you’re brave enough to try it. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Read more to see the recipe. Read More
Sphere: Related ContentI have some exciting news for you. Sproutbaby.com is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and you’re invited. As part of the celebration, they are giving away $2,500 cash to one of their customers. If you’re not familiar with Sproutbaby.com you can check out my prior review. Right Here. They’re a great online store that specialize in mom and baby products. They’re also the exclusive online retailer of celebrity chef Tyler Florence’s Sprout Organic Baby Food.
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I recently reviewed a sampler of the Little Music Lovers CD Series and we loved it. Most moms have heard that there may be a benefit to playing music and singing for your baby while they are still in utero. I took that advice before my son was born. One of my favorite songs of all time happens to be Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. I made sure to play it often, and of course I sang to him while he was in my belly every day. Once my son actually arrived I continued to play music and sing to him.
My son is now 18 months and I can tell you that music is a very big part of his life. I’m sure there are other mom’s who have children that are really into music but I honestly haven’t seen one that is into it quite as much as mine. He first tried to dance when he was only a few months old. Nowadays he dances at every commercial that has music, no matter what the style. He’s memorized at least the beginning beats of songs by Lady Gaga and Metallica because he recognizes them the minute they start up. He even asks to hear them! Ok and now here’s where the extreme comes in. He even dances to the rhythmic sound of my washer spinning. I told you he was really into music.
Do I think it had something to do with all the singing and music playing? Absolutely. Of course it may also have something to do with the fact that his mom played in the band at school for over 7 yrs and his dad is an accomplished musician with more than 5 cd’s under his belt. And guess where his parents met? Online in a music chat room.
Over the course of time music has changed the lives of many. It can lift you up, calm you down, and it can inspire you. Music has touched every one at some point in their lives. With all that, how can I NOT recommend that you play music to your child each and every day? I recommend Little Music Lovers to get you started. It’s a beautiful collection that you AND your child are sure to enjoy.
Little Music Lovers, a four CD series for children was recently released by Universal Music Classical in time for the holiday season. The music collections provide parents with an opportunity to introduce their babies and toddlers to the world around them by incorporating beautiful, thought-provoking music from the famous Decca catalog.
Little Music Lovers contains famous works by renowned composers such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart along with well-known lullabies that will accompany little ones through all of their daily activities including play time, story time and of course, bed time.
Classical music is believed by some researchers to cause “The Mozart Effect,” a phenomenon that can potentially aid in the development of math, reasoning and memory skills, while also giving babies and toddlers a head start on learning language.
The musical pieces found in the Little Music Lovers collection were carefully selected for their melodic content, as well as their impact in enhancing early childhood development. Children will learn from the series, while parents can enjoy many hours of beautiful music.
Bach: Smart Music for Activity Time brings an assortment of fugues, suites, minuets, sonatas and more from some of the composer’s most recognizable music. These pieces are stimulating, fun, exciting and will help bring a great atmosphere to you and your child’s lively times together! Famous classical pieces include selections from “The Brandenburg Concertos,” “The Little” Fugue in G minor,” “Well-Tempered Clavier,” and much more!
Mozart: Smart Music for Play Time is the perfect way to enhance the day and bring a smile to your child’s face. Mozart wrote playful & whimsical melodies that are absolutely perfect for a play date. The rhythms and the tempos of these famous concertos & serenades will be the perfect accompaniment for you and your child or for a group of children to enjoy!
Beethoven: Smart Music For Story Time will bring wonderful sounds and melodies to the imagery of your child’s most beloved books & tales. Features the world famous “Fur Elise,” “Moonlight Sonata,” “The Last Rose of Summer,” and other distinguished piano sonata’s & symphonies! Your child will learn to appreciate the wonders of story time in a brand new way – with music! Make the most of Story Time – add a soundtrack to your stories and fairy tales! Stories come alive with the colorful and vibrant melodies of classical music.
Lullabies: Smart Music for Bed Time features timeless melodies that every child will learn and love. Includes “Ave Maria,” “The Cradle Song,” “Beautiful Dreamer,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” and more… Sweet Dreams! It can be a challenge for your child to take an afternoon nap or sleep soundly through the evening. Little Music Lovers can help with relaxing and soothing music for bed time.
Little Music Lovers is available for sale at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders among other participating retailers. For more information regarding this music release, visit www.LittleMusicLovers.com
I received a sampler cd of this collection from Universal through Rolemommy.com at my request. It did not sway my opinion in any way, shape or form, as I’m a true music lover at heart. The “About” section is information provided by Universal, the rest is my own opinion.
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Thanks to Progresso I have a new staple in my kitchen. Progresso Panko Crispy Breadcrumbs. Although I’d heard them mentioned a million times on the Food Network I had never actually used them.
Last week, thanks to Progresso and MyBlogSpark I received a package containing a box of Panko Breadcrumbs, 1 carton of Progresso low-sodium chicken broth, a measuring cup, slotted spoon, soup ladle and a sheet for baking.
I absolutely love to cook but I have to admit that I only have maybe 7 or 8 things that I can cook that are consistently good. I also love to watch the Food Network. I’m always looking for new things to try, hints, tips.. anything to help me become a better cook. Now that I have a child I figure I better learn how to cook properly before he’s old enough to invite friends over for dinner. I’ve always loved Progresso soups so I thought this would be a great chance for me to try something new.
It was only recently that I started cooking with broths. I’ve pretty much incorporated them into all my big dishes, like meatballs, pot roast, etc. and I always choose the low sodium. So I was very happy to see the reduced-sodium broth in my package.
Progresso broths are 100% natural and use high quality ingredients to achieve a great homemade taste. They are fat free, gluten free, contain no preservatives, no added MSG and no artificial flavors. Progresso broth is available in chicken and reduced sodium chicken and beef flavors. Progresso broths are the perfect thing to add to your leftovers to give them flavor along with moisture.
As I said earlier I had never used panko breadcrumbs or even seen them up close so I really had no idea what they were. I was surprised to learn that panko is made from bread without crusts. They are very white and the texture is coarse, yet light and crispy. Panko has traditionally been used in Japan or in fine dining restaurants and usually only found in specialty stores. That is, up until now. Progresso’s panko is available in two flavors, plain and Italian. If you’ve never cooked with panko before, now is your chance because it’s never been easier thanks to Progresso.
In addition you can head on over to ProgressoFoods.com and ProgressoBroth.com where they have a lot of helpful cooking tips, videos, and exciting new recipes, all using Progresso panko bread crumbs and Progresso broth. They have even teamed up with celebrity chef Michael Chiarello who shares his expertise on casual weekend entertaining, preparing a holiday feast or inspiration for a weeknight meal. If they are still available you can also find coupons for both products on the site. Read More
Sphere: Related ContentTotsy.com an online private flash sale site dedicated to giving moms and moms-to-be access to coveted and essential products and brands at sample sale prices (Up to 70% off retail prices) has officially launched and you’re invited.
Totsy is by invitation only and free of charge. Membership gets you exclusive deals and preferred pricing.
Totsy will offer prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children’s clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials. And that’s just a sampling of a selection that promises only the best in quality and designer brands.
The sooner you join, the better. Each sale lasts only 48 to 72 hours.
Best yet, with every purchase you make through Totsy.com, they will plant one tree in the name of your child to help reduce the effects of deforestation.
Just click on the on the cute little ladybug which I’ve embedded with your official invitation code and away you go.
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