Shower Squid on sale @ Uncommon Goods

Sometimes, things just tickle my funny bone.  Enter – The Shower Squid by Uncommon Goods.  It has nine (9) tentacles to grip your shampoo, soap and washing extras! Wildly convenient, this functional creature even holds your bottles upside down, so you conquer every last drop. read more »

Mom Maps

We’ve all been there.  You are on the go, whether it is running errands or sightseeing and your lil’ sport is about to lose it.  They’ve had enough ‘mom’ fun and need some kid fun.  Well, guess what?  There’s an app for that. read more »

Now why didn’t I think of this?

Gone are the days of juggling multiple towels or trying to balance a baby with a bath towel tucked under your chin. This spacious, hands-free towel from Simply Good is…well…simply GREAT! Click here to check it out.

And just in time too. Almost ten months in, and my first diaper bag is looking a bit tatty. Time for a new one…and Kate Spade has oh so many great options! I am loving this vintage-inspired bag. Oh, baby! Check out the full line here.

While my daughter is currently focused on growing (versus losing) teeth, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this super cute personalized Toothfairy Pillow from chunkymonkeyluv’s shop on Etsy.  With a big smile and a special spot for $$$, it is sure to put a grin (with a few extra gaps!) on your kiddo’s face. ($10, click here to order)

Unplug your kids with BOB, the screentime controller. $79.50 (the going rate for BOB) is a small price to pay for reduced screentime for kiddos (which can translate to better health and grades!). Even better, BOB isn’t swayed by your little ones’ negotiation skills…once the time is up, he shuts off the boob tube (based on parental set limits).

Plug BOB into any electronic device with a screen and enjoy the ability to manage time for up to six users. Once your kiddos reach hourly, daily or weekly limits, BOB shuts off the screen.

OK ladies…show of hands…how many of you wished you had BOB for your hubby and the college football games?!?

Sounds easy? It is! Get to know BOB a little better by clicking here.

No more fumbling around for your mittens. Mommy-invented, Strittens secure around the handle bar of stroller styles from joggers to umbrella strollers and keep your hands protected from the elements. With a wind resistant outer layer and a warm, cozy fleece lining your hands will be toasty… and can easily slip in and out to tend to your baby or toddler.

Click here to check them out ($30 for a pair).

If you are anything like me, your stroller has morphed into a mommy dashboard of sorts: keys, cell phone, coffee cup, reading material, water bottle, hooks for shopping bags, wallet, you name it…all tucked in various nooks and crannies. Apparently someone out there identified better organization of the mommy dashboard as a significant unmet need in the world of parenting. Enter texthook™ . Texthook is a unique, new stroller accessory that provides a convenient accessible holder for your smartphone which easily straps to a stroller handlebar. The mount rotates so that it can be secured to either a single or double handlebar.

Find out more at www.thetexthook.com. Use the promo code CITYMOMMY20 at checkout for 20% off (sales price prior to discount is $25.99). The perfect stocking stuffer for mom or dad!

At 8 months, Gioia is starting to outgrow her infant bathtub. She can now lean over the edge and touch the floor and has her busy feet are nearly touching the opposite end of the tub. That said, she is not ready to brave the wide open waters of the “big person” bathtub. What to do?!?

The FlexiBath not only solved this problem, but has also provided me with a holiday travel solution due to its ability to fold up into a compact little bundle. No more awkward sink baths at relatives’ houses or (worse!) mom & babe baths in hotel bathtubs.

The FlexiBath is the only hard plastic children’s bathtub which folds up flat with a simple touch of your hand. Unlike traditional bathtubs that take up so much space, the Flexibath stores compactly. Flexibath is usable in any space, ideal for traveling, easy to clean, foldable and has an anti-slip bottom and locking hook. Contains no heavy metals, phthalates, formaldehyde, BPA or other harmful materials. Product dimensions open: length 26.2 inches, height 9.4 inches, width 15.3 inches. Product dimensions folded; length 24.8 inches, height 9.6 inches, width 3.1 inches.

Click here to order…or visit www.Totsy.com to purchase the FlexiBath for $25 until 12/5/2010!

We just love those folks at www.sevenslings.com. Every now and again they offer up their FABULOUS slings for free (you just pay shipping) and now is one of those times.

These high quality carriers make great holiday gifts. I “bought” one during their last promotion and LOVE it. I keep it in my purse and use it whenever we don’t have our Ergo on hand and the stroller just isn’t cutting it for Gioia. It is comfortable for both her and I and folds up into a little square about the size of 2 decks of cards. I can even toss it in my jacket pocket!

The code is “Thanksgiving”. Go to www.sevenslings.com , click on “Shop Now” and select the correct size sling or gift set you would like (be sure to visit the sizing page for instructions on how to select the right size carrier for you). Once you have selected the sling or gift set you would like – enter the promo code Thanksgiving into the promo code box and click “Apply Code”. This will bring your total from $39.00 to $0 for one of the carriers or from $44.00 to only $5 for a 3-piece gift set – all you are required to pay is the shipping fees! This promotion code is valid once per transaction! You can use it more than once –you just have to open a new window to do so.

P.S.: Thanks Kristen for giving us a heads up on this offer!