Based on the copious number of faux pumpkins on my porch, it is already October...and nearing the end of it. I'm happy to report that Augusta decided that *perhaps* fall has come to stay. Well, until next month when we are hit with "winter" (I use the term loosely - in the Southern vernacular this indicates highs in the 60s or 70s). Our cooler evenings have me flipping on our hysterical, yet much appreciated gas log (Zella refers to this as "hot hot.") I am already well on my way toward gaining the requisite "Fall Fifteen" that occurs sometime between mid-October and Thanksgiving. Visions of pumpkin bread and spiced apple cider dance in my head. Reese's pumpkins line the secret candy stash. And just this morning we were "Booed!" by gracious neighbors with a bucket of Halloween treats. ... [Read More]
baby gear
WAYB Pico Travel Car Seat Review
I have a confession. I am shamelessly addicted to crowdfunding. My sordid crowdfunding past Jake can tell you that a few of my historic Indiegogo and Kickstarter purchases have ranged from less than ideal (a la Jibo, the social robot) to abject failure. Nevertheless, a few have fully restored my faith in crowdfunding as an effective tool to bring innovative ideas to light. In October of last year I helped fund the WAYB Pico travel car seat, designed for kids ideally between 2 and 5 years old. My initial thought was that we could use this seat for Zella's upcoming drug trial. The trial will involve making frequent trips to New York City, using planes and taxis. I now love this car seat so much I'm rethinking the initial plan and currently using it as Zella's primary seat for as ... [Read More]
The Cybex Lemo Chair: a Product Review
I was given this European High Chair to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel in exchange for my honest review. The opinions below are my own. Practical and Beautiful Let me start by saying that there are really too many positives to list in a single review when it comes to the Cybex LEMO Chair. The low profile design is sleek looking in our kitchen area. It does not stand out like the stereotypical bulky baby gear, and there are plenty of unique color options to suit your individual taste. The comfort inlay on the LEMO appears durable and easily withstood a thorough wiping after an especially messy meal. I also found that the chair's snack tray removed quickly for easy cleaning at the sink. The wheeled back legs on the LEMO are a nice touch and provide excellent ... [Read More]
