7 Ways to Get Rid of Toys & Books Your Kids Have Outgrown

7 Ways to Get Rid of Toys & Books Your Kids Have Outgrown

Now that the holidays are over and we’re well into the new year, it’s time to think about how to get rid of all the clutter that has slowly accumulated over the last twelve months. One of the places where things tend to build up is in the kid’s room, so consider the following ways [...]

How to Organize a Playroom

How to Organize a Playroom

Back in the day when I only had one child, all her toys were neatly put away inside cute baskets in her bedroom. When I had two kids, the amount of toys quadrupled. Now that we have three kids, we have a lot of toys and gear. I’d like to think my kids are really [...]

New Moms: Infant Toy Safety

New Moms: Infant Toy Safety

It’s important for new moms to educate themselves on the safety of all things baby related—and this is especially true for toys since they spend so much time in your little one’s mouth. Amanda Edwards offers some great tips for choosing the best playthings for your tot. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit [...]

ToyTacular! Mother Approved Toys You Should Know

ToyTacular! Mother Approved Toys You Should Know

Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of Holiday inspired pieces, brought to you by Target. Seasons Greetings! The perfect gift doesn’t just bring a smile to your child’s face; it makes mami happy, too. Here are seven toys you can feel good about buying for your kids, whether they’re crawling, drawing, [...]

How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Child This Christmas

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With a dizzying number of toys to choose from, how can you be sure to get safe toys for your children this Christmas? There are zillions of stores and shops where you can buy toys, but before you do, remember to consider age range and safety. Injuries and accidents can result from giving a child [...]

“Mami-Approved” Dolls for Your Latina Daughter

“Mami-Approved” Dolls for Your Latina Daughter

No sooner had I taken down our Halloween decorations and removed the rotting pumpkins that I forgot to carve (in my haste to prepare for Hurricane Sandy’s crash into NYC), when I got a call from my super-organized sister, Margie, asking me what she should get my 5-year-old daughter for Christmas. This threw me into [...]

Toy Reviews: Five Gift Ideas for Three Kings Day

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Seeking the perfect gift for Three Kings Day? We did a test-drive of five fabulous toys that inspire imaginative, interactive play while providing endless hours of fun. (And speaking of gifts—one of them can be yours, with an exclusive giveaway offer!) BOP-IT XT Tired of the glassy-eyed look your kids get from playing XBox for [...]

Kids’ Gifts: Out of the Box Picks for the Holidays

Kids' Gifts

You want your gift to stand out, but you are overwhelmed with choices and stumped with what is appropriate. Have no fear, the doctor is here. Here are Dr. Belisa’s top three picks for Christmas, Reyes, or any upcoming birthday. 1. KI Earth Plush—”KI” is a Native American word that means “Earth Spirit” and the [...]

PsychoBaby and Other Cool Sites for Growing Kids of All Ages

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The cold front blew into New Mexico last week with razor-sharp teeth. We’ve been wondering when it was going to actually get cold this year, and now we know. Now. That’s when. (Cue: The sudden urge to make stew.) Anyway, I was disappointed (but not surprised) to find that my son’s newest gloves have run [...]

Top 5 Game Apps To Love

Top 5 Game Apps To Love

I absolutely love games. Board games, that is. But no one seems to be asking for a top 5 board games list. No, they want the best mobile game apps. However, even with the cajoling of girlfriends and family, I’ve been slow to engage in the gaming phenomenon. It’s not that we’re luddites here—heck, my [...]