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Come October I pull out my arsenal of favorite pumpkin recipes. My kids and I all ADORE pumpkin treats so the fall is easily one of our favorite times of year. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin cookies, we love it all. Amidst our annual staples I usually try to mix in a new recipe or …

Twice now I’ve taken my big kids to Disneyland on a special “just you and mom” date. It has been a life highlight for each of us … nothing beats that one on one time! Or the Disney magic! But with a nursing baby at home, I took a suitcase stowaway on each of my …

I don’t know about you but I think there is nothing worse than a sick kid!  Not only does it break my heart to see my little one suffer with an illness but it makes them super crabby!  They don’t sleep well, they cry a lot and they are basically just miserable!  So, when my …

On October 31, we begin a string of holidays and with them, those holiday pounds. If you want to try to eat healthy on Halloween, we have rounded up from kid-friendly, healthy Halloween treats. From scary to creepy to cute, we have you covered for snacks and treats that the entire family will love. Apple …

If it were up to me, I’d eat pumpkin treats year round. I’m guessing it’s because I was born in October … pumpkin is in my blood. I was born to enjoy the flavor in all its forms. Scones though, those will always be my first choice. Especially if they’re served with a creamy cup …

During the month of September I’m totally on my lunchbox game. In a month or two, well, think of my kids and their lackluster lunches. Right now though, and hopefully for a few more weeks, I’m going all out! Creative meals, fun notes, and a folded napkin to encourage manners. You too? I mean, lunch …

The first time I heard of a weighted blanket was an ad for Gravity Blankets’ Kickstarter. Why that showed up in whatever I was looking at I have no idea, but I clicked on it anyway. Oh my gosh! People. Who wouldn’t want something that promised to help you sleep better and feel less anxious …

Yesterday was Halloween and I loved seeing all the costumed kids come to my door for the processed sugar yumminess I was handing out. Most of the kids I saw were the typical toddler or 5-7 age range. But at one point, a young couple with their first child came to my door and guess …

I’ve put off this post for a while but today is the day. You may have wondered in the past month or so if something is wrong with my youngest boy because his hairstyle is drastically different. Since I haven’t mentioned it until now, many people have been deeply concerned that there is something terribly …

Note from Baby Gizmo (October 15th, 2017): A previous version of this article credited Donna Gill Allen for the hand washing experiment, based on a Facebook post of hers that went viral. However, it has since been discovered that she is not the original poster and creator of the experiment. The picture and word-for-word explanation belong …

I’ve written about this a few times on Baby Gizmo before, but my family has been through a decent amount of health struggles throughout the last few years. Because of all of the research our family has done regarding antibiotics destroying our gut, we feel that probiotics are very beneficial. Here’s why we feel it was …

Planning a multi-generational vacation is a great way to spend extra time and make more memories with the grandparents and grandchildren especially if the entire family lives far apart. That’s why Universal Orlando is on the top of our list for visiting with the grandparents. Since we live quite a distance from our extended family, …