American Baby Faire

Touted as the largest baby expo in the United States this is the event to be at if you are a new parent. Every one who is anyone in the baby merchandising world is there just waiting to give out their wares, offer you something to win, or give a free course on the beauties and wonders of their product. (Amazingly, you will not leave the place unconvinced in your need for. . .whatever it is they’re selling this year.) Despite its overly eager sales people who are clearly working on commission, it is an interesting event to go to … Continue reading

The New Toys ‘R’ Us/Babies ‘R’ Us Website

Have you ever visited ToysRUs.com or BabiesRUs.com? Well, get ready for a new look! The new website has lost the lavender and replaced it with a multi-colored menagerie of fun! According to the ‘R’ Us family, their site has been redesigned and reorganized. You can shop by category, specialty store, age, and brand. I used to frequent the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us sites when I was looking to spend a gift card for my daughter or just to check product availability. As much as I love purple — it’s one of my favorite colors — the lavender … Continue reading