This blog post is sponsored by Vintage Tub & Bath. I know what you're thinking. "Wow. That is a gorgeous tub. And you will *never* have time to use it." Wrong. I routinely shirk all adult responsibilities and silently retreat to the bathtub. Come to think of it, shirking responsibilities may actually be one of my spiritual gifts. Jake can vouch for this. Shopping Around During the building process I found bathtub shopping to be slightly daunting. First, there were the kids' alcove tubs that seemed to take 236 years to procure something modern yet affordable. By the time I got around to researching our freestanding tub for the primary bathroom, I was emotionally spent. OK. That was dramatic. I'll rephrase: I was eager to find a tub that would match our more ... [Read More]
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Cybex PRIAM 3-in-1 Travel System Review
A huge thank you to the Evenflo Savvy Parents Sampling Program for providing me with the Cybex PRIAM 3-in-1 Travel System in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed below are my own. At first glance I was shocked by the incredibly high-end look and feel of this stroller. The seat fabric is excellent quality and so easy to clean. And the design? Chic. Minimalist. Gorgeous. Thoughtful Details Leather-look accents on the belly bar, handlebar, and matching strap make this kid hauler stand out from the crowd...the crowd of single, double, convertible, and travel strollers hanging out in my garage at this precise moment. Thoughtful engineering for the PRIAM includes features like an intuitive standing fold (one that even the grandparents may be able to operate) ... [Read More]
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]
Venus Sensitive Embrace – Another Review
I was happy to be chosen for Influenster's Venus Sensitive Embrace VoxBox and just received it a few days ago - excitement! Full disclosure: I received this 100% free, although the opinions are my own.After opening it up I was happy to find the new Venus Sensitive Embrace razor handle, two cartridges, and an awesome shower pod (that holds your razor for you in the shower and attaches easily to tile via a suction cup). I wouldn't necessarily consider myself to have truly "sensitive" skin, but in winter my skin can definitely be temperamental...and mainly dry.Ordinarily I use the Target Up&Up generic triple blade razors, which work fine, but I was eager to test out this new one to see if it is really better. I can honestly say that the Venus Sensitive Embrace with five ... [Read More]
Joovy TooFold Verdict: Too Cool!
The Joovy TooFoldFull disclosure: Joovy was kind enough to give me a VERY generous discount on their brand new stroller - the TooFold. As always, the following opinions are all my own...Asher crusin' in his Joovy TooFoldI became fascinated with the Joovy TooFold a couple weeks ago while planning for an upcoming vacation to Marco Island, Florida. I was debating on which of our hundreds of strollers to bring...ha. Typically when we fly, I bring our trusty single Maclaren umbrella stroller and I'll beautifully bungee-cord our Lascal Buggy Board to it so we can at least allow two out of our three kids to "ride." The bungee-cord thing can be obnoxious to have to mess with, but it does the job fine. Of course I started to think about yet another issue - once we ... [Read More]
