Vintage Children's Books by Laughing Elephant

My heart flutters over anything vintage. I collect cute vintage salt and pepper shakers and love walking antique stores. I actually haven’t been to an antique store in about 5 years (my oldest is 6 years old) because little hands love to touch things and most antique stores I have frequented have way too many …

10 Things to do Before Baby Comes: Sleep!

1. Sleep– Get as much rest as you can, enjoy sleeping in, take mid-afternoon naps, sleep, sleep, sleep because as soon as your baby has arrived, expect to be sleep deprived!  I’m still sleep deprived! My oldest is almost 6 and my youngest is 11 months. One of my fondest memories was of when I …

Hands Down, 3 Best Lotions **Contest**

Every winter is the same, I get dry, red itchy patches on my harms, under my eye, on my neck and on my legs and it usually starts when snow starts to fall. Well, this year has been very different.  It first started with my hands red, dry and itchy.  They even cracked a little.  …

Win $200 From LuShae Jewelry

Winning this contest is so easy, it’s almost a joke. All you have to do is place a banner of your choice (they have 9 to chose from) on your blog or website and if your name is chosen in LuShae Jewerly’s monthly drawing, you win $200 to spend wherever, whenever you’d like. The catch, …

Is Your Child Safe When Riding in the Car?

If you aren’t sure if your child is safe in his or her car seat, there are wonderful, free resources online where you can ask questions and get answers.  These resources can help you, as a concerned parent, make safe choices about car seats and to help you use your car seats properly for maximum …