http://www.baby-einstein.net Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:40:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In Hawaii, a baby’s first birthday is a pretty big deal. I’m not sure how the tradition started but most families will celebrate their child’s first birthday by hosting a huge luau and invite pretty much every single person they know – family, friends, co-workers, long lost cousins. The cost of ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2012/01/24/guest-blogger-an-island-life-baby%e2%80%99s-first-birthday-party/ It’s a New Year and time for reflecting. We recently asked our fans if they have any resolutions for 2012, for themselves or their little ones. Read all about them here and share your thoughts! Samantha said, “Just to continue to be healthy and grow.” Krysten noted, “Just keep with the healthy ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2012/01/12/playground-chatter-do-you-have-any-new-year-resolutions/ Our family of five has moved around quite a bit over the last 10 years. My husband served 9 years in the military, which took us to places such as Alaska, California, Georgia and a few other states in between. Because of this, it meant being away from family during ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/12/22/holiday-guest-blogger-spotlight-family-traditions-past-and-present-by-julie-of-toyxpolosion/ Leading up to Christmas, my mom was always a big kid.  Presents, goodies, and oh, the decorations! The kitchen was full of angels, the library was full of snowmen, and the living room was Santa-themed. To say she loved Christmas is to put it mildly. In some ways I think it’s ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/12/15/holiday-guest-blogger-spotlight-a-frugal-friend%e2%80%99s-traditions-of-presents-goodies-and-decorations/ Is it really December already?  Just hearing a date beginning in the 12th month conjures up those familiar holiday sights, sounds, and smells.  December is snow, white lights, evergreens, candy canes, jingling bells, plaid pants, and oodles of fun family rituals. In our large family of 5 children we have ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/12/08/guest-blogger-spotlight-family-holiday-traditions-by-and-twins-makes-five/ It’s officially the beginning of the holiday season! And what better way to celebrate than to do some fun and crafty activities with your little ones? Do they like to finger paint? Listen to music? Or just giggle in cute outfits? We’ve rounded up some adorable undertakings for you to ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/11/23/thanksgiving-crafts/ Having a baby can be a different experience for everyone. We recently asked our fans and followers what they first thought when their little ones entered the world. From shock and surprise to love and gratitude, there was a wide variety of responses. Check out what they had to say ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/11/10/playground-chatter-my-first-thought-when-my-baby-was-born-was-_______/ This past Saturday we took a trip to the pumpkin patch! The patch we visited is about an hour away from our home and it was the first time any of us had ever been. To say that it’s a popular place in the fall would be a big understatement. The ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/11/01/guest-blogger-spotlight-babys-first-pumpkin-patch/ Halloween is just a week away! Baby’s first Halloween can be a memorable experience for parents, and few things are cuter than a baby in costume. We asked our friends and followers what their little ones would be dressing up as this year. From classic costumes to one-of-a-kind creations, here’s ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/10/24/playground-chatter-what-will-your-baby-be-for-halloween/ It can be a struggle for your toddler to get used to having a new baby in the picture. How your firstborn reacts to the news can vary, depending on your little one’s age. However, there are many ways you can help your child adjust to the presence of another ... http://www.baby-einstein.net/2011/10/19/new-baby-new-adjustments-tips-to-help-your-little-one-adapt-to-a-new-sibling/