TweetNovember’s spotlight shines on Thanksgiving and all for which we’re grateful. Part of any family’s bonding rituals is food ““ whether a traditional dish passed down to link the generations, or a new focus on health, organics and local farming. Here’s a roundup of new items for the kitchen ““ and delicious new things to <... >

TweetI’ll never forget the day we brought him home. We took about”¦oh”¦a thousand pictures, friends and family came over to meet the cutie patootie and I could barely contain myself from smothering him with kisses and cuddles. Our baby’s name is Flanders, after the beloved character from The Simpsons. Seems an odd name for a <... >

TweetFrom the time I put pillows under my shirt and checked out my profile in the mirror, I’ve always looked forward to being pregnant. “˜What a joyful experience being pregnant must be!’ I naively thought. And for the most part, it has been an amazingly wonderful journey. But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit <... >

TweetAdjusting to the back-to-school grind and being well prepared for it is now covered, thanks to Seagate Technology, Hammacher Schlemmer, eBags.com and Briggs & Riley. From alarm clocks to hard drives and backpacks, here are some top-grade offerings: Hammacher Schlemmer’s iPod Docking Projection Alarm Clock Radio not only plays your own music and casts the <... >

TweetBeing charitable isn’t completely altruistic ““ we help ourselves when we help others by improving our community and our world. Here are some big-hearted companies with broad visions to provide hope and nuts-and-bolts help for a better future. Where better to start for forging a brighter future than with babies and children? Or their mothers. <... >

Tweet What child wouldn’t want to see a gazillion bubbles? That’s the premise of Fan Yang’s The Gazillion Bubble Show, which casts multitudes of the entrancing orbs into a variety of eye-defying shapes and colors amid music and a spectacular light show. People are wholly covered in bubbles, and bubbles are used in jaw-dropping, unforgettable <... >

TweetFrom bum balm to lotion, including tummy butter, sunscreen, talc and bath wash, the sheer volume of products and the frequency with which they’re used on babies–and by expectant mothers–is something to seriously ponder when purchasing. So if you’re eschewing harsh chemicals and additives, then consider these brands with core values for you and baby. <... >

TweetYou’re comfortably ensconced on the sand or poolside ““ what do you reach for? Apart from guilty-pleasure magazines and sunscreen (see Screening Smart in this issue), here’s a roundup of superlative items for brilliant beach days. Noah Bhody’s “Own These Words!” can change your life. Filled with 5000 power words, along with their correct pronunciation, <... >

TweetGreen Toys are a sound investment for a variety of reasons: they’re healthier for children, they’re usually crafted with more care so they last longer, and they support the local or national economy. In this purposefully scaled-back era, green toys are what you want your children to remember for posterity. The sturdy Plan Toys Dollhouse <... >

TweetLong summer days in the sun exact their toll on children and parents who don’t use sunscreen — and sunscreen choices can be slightly mystifying to those who have never been primed. Here’s a guide to a few solid choices so you and your family will bronze instead of bake. Germany’s Laverna brand offers a <... >