• Last updated 1/22/13 by Cynthia Mosher

      BASEBALL 101 “Mama, it’s time you learn how to bat!” my son declares as he sprints toward me, flushed with adrenaline. I wave to his weary baseball coach, who’s dragging himself to his car. I look at the muddy field, then at my leather shoes, which were anticipating strolling through shops in search of Grandma’s birthday gift, then into a movie theater for a laugh in the dark. “But we have a date! Then Granma’s birthday dinner!” I remind him, ever so cheerfully. “Pleeease! Just one lesson! It’s a life... read more

• Last updated 1/24/13 by Cynthia Mosher

This giveaway has ended. Congrats to the random winner, Janelle, comment #155!! Janelle, please write me at webeditor[at] mothering.com to claim your prize. Even if you didn’t win you can still get 15% off at Walking Stick Toys right now by using coupon code “MOTHER11″ when you shop! Janelle says: I like Mothering and Walking Stick in real life and on Facebook! Please enter us in the contest. We were just saying that we need to get our son a dollhouse. He loves playing “guys.” —- Enter to win a Plan Toys Chalet Dollhouse and five... read more

• Last updated 1/24/13 by Cynthia Mosher

This giveaway has ended. Congrats to the randomly chosen winner, Allison Minges (comment #230), please contact me at webeditor{at}mothering.com!   — Grab a Special Deal and Enter to Win from Placenta Benefits!   Special deal: Save $25 on placenta encapsulation services from Placenta Benefits (PBi)! Mention this promotion to save $25 off their services fee*! PBi has the largest international network of Placenta Encapsulation Specialists providing top quality placenta encapsulation services to new moms. Contact the... read more

• Last updated 3/25/13 by Melanie Mayo

Thank you to Pardis Amirshahi, the editor of Living Crafts magazine, for providing this special guest post. Being a mother to a preteen who used to love the Runaway Bunny story (by Margaret Wise Brown) as a toddler, I thought of making a picture from the book for her as a gift for Easter this year, and wrap it with the book, which she does not even remember now.  The book tells the story of a bunny who tells his mother he has decided to run away.  The mother tells him that she’ll run after him and find him and bring him home in different scenarios, starting... read more

• Last updated 4/11/13 by Melanie Mayo

Celebrate Earth Day and all that goes with it with these fun books!   My Mama Earth: Watch the wonder experienced by a small child journeying through the world and  taking in the many magnificent aspects of nature. This imaginative and lyrical picture book showcases the love between a mother and child, celebrating the ever-changing beauty of the natural world along the way.         Make a reusable cloth bag with Gabby and Grandma Go Green by Monica Wellington.  This brightly colored picture book follows Gabby and her Grandma as they... read more

• Last updated 1/25/13 by Melanie Mayo

This giveaway is closed. The winner of the gift set is Rachel, comment #76. Rachel says: “Love this giveaway! I have “liked” both on facebook. thanks!” Rachel, please email me at webeditor[at]mothering.com to claim your win! Check out the Nature Baby website! — Enter to win an Organic Newborn Gift Set from Nature Baby! This set is the the perfect gift for expectant parents or a newborn. These cute sets contain organic cotton essentials in a sweet Pear Print, beautifully presented in a reusable organic cotton drawstring bag. To Enter:... read more

• Last updated 1/25/13 by Melanie Mayo

Thank you to everyone who entered to win a PrimaMama TM Sport Birth Skirt TM from BINSI Labor and Birth Apparel!! (original giveaway post) The random winner is comment #33 from “Jess E”. Congrats!! Please write webeditor[at]mothering[dot]com to claim your prize. If you didn’t win you can still get 15% off at BINSI by using the code “mothering” when shopping on their site! (excludes the Basic BINSI Skirt)   Don’t forget to “like” BINSI on Facebook to stay in touch will all of their great products! About BINSI: A few years ago,... read more

• Last updated 1/25/13 by Melanie Mayo

Screen-Free Week, presented by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood,  is April 18-24, 2011! – Kids, families, schools, and communities pledge to turn off screens and turn on life.   Join the discussion of this event on MDC! – Did you know? School-age children spend nearly twice as many hours with screen media such as television, video games, computers, and hand-held devices as they do in school. Television use is at an all-time high among preschoolers—according to... read more

• Last updated 1/25/13 by Melanie Mayo

This giveaway has ended–see the winner here and get a coupon code for 15% off! Enter to win a PrimaMama TM Sport Birth Skirt TM from Binsi Labor and Birth Apparel!! To Enter: “Like” Binsi on Facebook and Mothering on Facebook and then leave a comment below letting us know that you did! Please share this giveaway with friends! About Binsi: A few years ago, when women listed their biggest concerns about giving birth, few would’ve put fashion choice high on their list. Today, more women are discovering the benefit of molding their... read more

• Last updated 1/26/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Has the whole world gone nuts? Yes, I’m still grieving the loss of Mothering magazine, so admittedly I’m a little touchy on all matters periodical. But. . . In the mail at our house on Friday, addressed to me: American Baby magazine. In the mail at our house today, addressed to me: BabyTalk. I’ve never subscribed to a parenting magazine in my life (and am way too old to be remomming!), so how is it that I’m on these guys’ lists? Somebody’s idea of a cruel joke? Or an overly elaborate April Fool’s Day joke? # P.S. Oh, and, also in the... read more