• Baby,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    pip & grow Launches All-New “Mindful Method for Sleep” Program for Babies

    Two Data-Driven Courses Emphasize Mindfulness to Lower Stress and Improve Sleep for the Whole Family

    Known by parents around the world for its safe, simple, and sustainable baby boxes, pip & grow today announced the next phase of its mission to provide families with safe, restful sleep with the release of its Mindful Method for Sleep program. Created by infant sleep, infant health, and health communication experts, pip & grow’s two data-driven courses are backed by science and use mindfulness to calm parents and caregivers, which in turn, reduces baby’s stress and improves sleep.

    “Babies are wired to wake up every couple of hours when they’re born, but there are things that parents can do to encourage baby to sleep in longer stretches,” said Amber Kroeker, MPH, Infant Safety Expert, and Co-Founder, pip & grow. “One of the most important things for parents is to remain calm and be mindful that baby can sense your anxiety and stress. As tough as it is, especially when you’re exhausted, parents must create a consistent, calm environment for baby if they hope to improve sleep for the whole family.”

    Hosted by Liz Harden, MPH, pip & grow’s Mindful Method for Sleep program consists of two courses, Stellar Sleep 101 and Stellar Sleep 102. The first course sets your infant up for sleep success, providing valuable data-driven, educational insights for parents and caregivers. The second course provides parents with two options to mindfully teach your child to sleep independently based on yours and your baby’s unique needs.

    “We are thrilled to introduce pip & grow fans and tired parents alike to our newest offering, the Mindful Method for Sleep,” said Kate Compton Barr, Co-Founder and CEO, pip & grow. “As parents ourselves, we know how challenging it can be to make any meaningful changes when you’re sleep-deprived and questioning your abilities as a parent. We created this course to provide parents with simple solutions that can help calm their anxieties, pay attention to their own nervous systems, and create those pro-sleep vibes in their babies.”

    The Mindful Method for Sleep retails for $87 per course or $150 for the duo and is available direct-to-consumer through the company’s website at www.pipandgrow.com/sleep-courses. Providers, such as doulas, lactation consultants, nannies, etc., community organizations, including hospitals and non-profits, and corporations/HR departments can also purchase the courses for customers, patients, and employees by emailing pip & grow directly at hello@pipandgrow.com.

    About pip & grow:

    pip & grow launched in September 2016 with its Smitten Baby Box, a sustainable, easy-to-use option for safe sleep. The Smitten Baby Box is trusted by parents nationwide, and the company has experienced unparalleled success working with community organizations, including hospitals and non-profits, to provide their baby boxes to families in need. In March 2021, the company unveiled its Mindful Method for Sleep program consisting of two data-driven courses that emphasize mindfulness to lower stress and improve sleep for the whole family. pip & grow is led by CEO, Kate Compton Barr, a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur. For more information, please visit www.pipandgrow.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

     

     

  • Bitty,  New York,  WorldWide

    TTPM® Reveals its 2018 Spring ‘Most Wanted’ List

    TTPM®, the leading review site for Toys, Tots, Pets, & more, unveiled their 2018 Spring “Most Wanted List” on last Thursday. During a press conference for hundreds of members of the media, analysts, social influencers and bloggers at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase, the TTPM editorial team revealed the toys they’ve predicted will be hits with consumers for the spring and summer season.

    2018 Spring “Most Wanted List”

    From, action figures and characters to creativity toys and outdoor fun, the TTPM editors selected 13 toys representing the most innovative, playful and on-trend.  The list includes new products in established brands and innovative playthings, some making their first appearances at the Spring Showcase.

    The TTPM 2018 Spring “Most Wanted List” products are:

     

    Movie Toys

    Role-play toys have become most popular with children as they want to become their heroes, not just play with them. For other kids and lifelong fans, contemporary collectibles are more popular than ever.

    Classic Play

    Activity toys and collectibles are big sales drivers at this time of year, as toymakers deliver the novelty kids want at values parents appreciate.

    Outdoor Toys

    Warm weather means outdoor fun! This season, kids and families can enjoy the sunshine together with sand, water and bubbles.

    TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase

    All of the “Most Wanted List” winning products were on display at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase. The event gave media representatives the chance to photograph, film and play with the latest toys and baby gear, scout products for upcoming segments, meet new companies and make great connections with leading and new brands. Dozens of leading, influential, and cutting-edge toy brands, including Mattel, Spin Master, Just Play, Hasbro, LEGO Systems, Nickelodeon, Step2, and more brought their most in-demand products.

    The event was also the debut of TTPM’s Baby Shop section and featured brands including Fisher Price, Britax, LÍLLÉbaby, Little Me and more. In addition, more than 100 children were in attendance at the event alongside their parents, to experience the event first-hand in celebration of “Take Your Child to Work Day.” They were able to get hands-on experience with the newest toys and find their favorites!

    Summer is also the most important season for ride-on toys, and visitors had many to choose from. Pacific Cycle and Razor each showcased its newest entries, and Mattel introduced a new Jurassic World version of its popular Power Wheels vehicle.

    Other popular exhibits included Super Impulse with the World’s Smallest Hot Wheels track and VTech’s Play Area that let preschoolers play with the company’s newest additions to its Go! Go! Smart Wheels product line. Children also had the opportunity to play laser tag at the ArmoGear and NSI International booths, swing on the oversized PlayMonster swing set, and play outdoor games like Zing’s bow and arrow archery set or Antsy Pants’ picnic table and Build and Play Kits.

    To view details on the 2018 Most Wanted List, please visit: https://ttpm.com/mostwanted/

    About TTPM

    TTPM® is a leading product review site for toys, tots, pets and more. With more than 10 million monthly views of its comprehensive video reviews, TTPM is the number one resource for consumers seeking to find and easily buy the best toys, baby gear, pet toys, kids electronics, and sporting goods for their families. The site’s expert team creates more than 5,000 independent reviews annually, each featuring the TTPM Price Check, which lists live price comparisons and one-click purchasing from major retailers. For more information, visit www.ttpm.com.

  • Bitty,  My dog Cami

    Cami’s Favorite Things – Spring Edition

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    Hanging out with my mom! My mom came to visit us and help us move to our new house. Cami’s favorite thing is hanging out with her 🙂 My mom got her a toy that makes a pig honking sound! She never had any noise making toys before so she played with that endlessly until she broke the squeaker

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    Lazy Dog Restaurant! We found this super cute lunch spot with a dog friendly patio and dog menu too! They have various locations and we went to the one at the Town Square mall in Vegas.

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    After rolling around and getting hot all day, Cami loves sleeping on the bed with us. So that means so needs to have a bath before she does that!  We discovered Arm and Hammer Pet Shampoos and they are truly the best!

    For more than 165 years, people have chosen pure, versatile, effective, environmentally safe and economical ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda for baking and countless household & personal care uses. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda is an alternative to using harsh chemicals, which makes it great for use around food, kids, and pets.

     

     

     

  • Bitty,  New York,  WorldWide

    Stay Organized in the New Year with Gadgit Girlz

    Alita and Celeste, the owners of Gadgit Girlz, are empowering women with their stamp on innovation and business creativity. Together, they created a female powered brand aimed at lessening life’s little inconveniences for people constantly on-the-go. With the innovative products from Gadgit Girlz, save your time for the fun stuff! Gadgit Girlz is committed to making life easier, one gadget at a time. 

     Simple Solutions To Some Of Life’s Annoying Problems…. Gadgit Girlz™:

    Lizzie Athletic UPF 50+ Scarf: Brand new! Whether you’re a biker, golfer, tennis player, or just simply enjoy the outdoors, protect that delicate neck area with Lizzie! The Lizzie provides 99% protection from damaging sun rays and offers an attractive, buttery soft, lightweight, antibacterial fabric. One size fits all!  

    GRIPPONZ: No more scrubbing! Eliminate rust and gunk rings on any surface. Use GRIPPONZ on the bottom of all your cans to prevent that nasty, impossible to remove rust or gunk ring from ruining your surfaces in the bathroom, under the sink or on your countertops. GRIPPONZ grips on and stays on to the bottom of shaving cream cans, cleaning agents, hairspray cans and more. They come packaged two per pack and the two sizes fit almost every can in the market place.

    Itzy: The little bag with BIG stretch! Itzy is pure magic- Fitting in the palm of your hand, this tiny tote makes it easy to take anywhere. Whether you’re headed to the farmer’s market, beach or grocery store, it expands to fit anything from groceries, shoes to toys and laundry. When the job is done, Itzy shrinks back to its original, travel size. Make those chores or errands a breeze with the innovative Itzy!

  • Bitty,  New York,  WorldWide

    The Best Gifts For Kids From Tech 4 Kids

    Still searching round the gifts for kids? I know it’s very hard to guess kids’ mind because they change all the time. But I have some very trendy toys ideas which I believe all the kids would not reject them.

    Most Popular In 2017

    Fijix Spinners

    Fijix Spinners are the perfect combination of a focus device and a fun fidget toy! Very easy to spin using two hands or take it up a level with the flick of your to balance & keep it spinning in one hand. The high speed and long spin time will not only keep you focused but allow for tons of tricks. Each spin is a chance to beat your own spin time or challenge a friend! Highly collectible in different licenses & styles.

    • Each side of the spinner has different graphics of your favorite characters. Collect them all – many more to come. Put it in your pocket & make anytime, spin time! 3 Prong, high quality Spinners in the most popular licenses:  Star Wars, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Power Rangers and Minions!
    • Heavy, smooth spinning – beats the average spin time of over 2 minutes – can spin up to & amp; over3 minutes
    • Do tricks (pass hand to hand), spin with 1 hand or 2, and relax while enjoying the most fun toy in the market

    MSRP: $4.99
    Ages: 8+

    Classic Mini Arcade Games

    Centipede Mini Arcade Game

    It’s a blast from the past with this retro-styled Centipede® mini arcade game! It looks, sounds and plays just like you remember. Move your space ship with the joy stick and hit the fire button to shoot down the Centipede before it crashes into you! Watch out for spiders and scorpions too. Includes 3 AA batteries.

    • Authentic 80’s graphics, sounds and game play!
    • Shoot down the Centipede before it gets you!

    MSRP: $17.99

    Ages: 8+
    Available at: Walmart, TRU, Target, Barnes & Noble, Meijer, BJ’s Wholesale Store

    Qbert Mini Arcade Game

    It’s a blast from the past with this retro-styled Qbert mini arcade game! It looks, sounds and plays just like you remember. Move Qbert from cube to cube, changing the color as you go. Watch out for Coily and the other bad guys that make Qbert start over! Includes 3 AA batteries.

    • Authentic 80’s graphics, sounds and game play!
    • Move Qbert to each cube in the pyramid before he gets squashed by the bad guys!

    MSRP: $17.99

    Ages: 8+
    Available at: Walmart, TRU, Target, Barnes & Noble, Meijer, BJ’s Wholesale Store

    Frogger Mini Arcade Game

    It’s a blast from the past with this retro-styled Frogger® mini arcade game! It looks, sounds and plays just like you remember. Navigate Frogger across the highway and the rushing river to the safety of home. Watch out for traffic, and don’t fall in the water! Includes 3 AA batteries.

    • Authentic 80’s graphics, sounds and game play!
    • Move your frogs across the highway and river to safety!

    MSRP: $17.99

    Ages: 8+
    Available at: Walmart, TRU, Target, Barnes & Noble, Meijer, BJ’s Wholesale Store

    Popcakes Surprise

    Inspired by desserts, Popcakes Surprise is an adorable new collectible that pops open to reveal a beautiful surprise! Push down on the sides of the delightfully colorful base to pop open a charming, surprise character. These cute dolls are not only beautiful but they smell delightful too. With 36 loveable characters to collect, the popping surprise is only half the fun. Be sure to collect them all!

    Age: 4+
    MSRP: $4.99 (capsule) / $8.99 (2 pack) / $12.99 (3 pack)

    Tech 4 Kids has more kids gift ideas, check it out at http://www.tech4kids.com/.

  • getting rid of fleas
    Bitty,  Health

    How to Remove Fleas from Your Home: Discover the Secret

    Introduction

    Fleas are small, but they bring a pretty big problem for many people. Nonetheless, how to remove fleas from your home is not too difficult to do. But, the most important is that you must deal with them as soon as possible before fleas drop thousands of eggs in your house making everything more complicated.

    What you need to do more than your thoughts including preparing essential equipment and products, controlling furnishings, carpets, taking care of your pets, and dealing with the garden. My guide below will help you solve these troubles more straightforward, but this process also requires your patience.

    how to get rid of fleas
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    What you will need to follow this guide:

    My guide requires the following:

    • A powerful vacuum attached to a bag
    • A steam cleaner
    • Aerosol spray
    • An insecticide product
    • Gloves and mask
    • Flea shampoo
    • Soap and water
    • Flea comb
    • A piece of white paper
    • Topical or oral flea remedies
    • Lemon and rosemary leaves
    • Tools to mow grass and rake dead leaves
    • Bags
    • Cedar chips or Eucalyptus leaves
    • Nematodes (if needed)

    How to remove fleas from your home:

    Fleas come from 3 sources: pets, garden, and furnishings around your house. Therefore, I will provide you 3 ways for 3 cases

    Clean furnishings:

    clean your furnishings
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    When it comes to mattresses, upholstery, and floors, a powerful vacuum is the best support because it can clean cracks and the tight areas where fleas and thousands of their eggs, cocoons, and larvae usually hide. If you don’t want to contact directly with them, it’s better to use a model attached to a bag.

    For carpets, upholstery, and pet bed, I highly recommend a steam cleaner treating by high heat and soap.

    Wash both beddings of human and pets in hot water every a few days then adjust the highest heat setting to dry. In the event of the severe infestation, you should purchase new ones. You had better use chemical treatment, such as a flea fogger (click here for more information) because it can reach areas like under your bed. To kill adult fleas and their pupae, larvae, and eggs, you need to choose a kind of the insecticide product containing permethrin, and methoprene or pyriproxyfen. Remember to wear gloves and mask when using and perform in your house without people.

    Wash your pet:

    wash your pets
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    Fleas come from animals like mice and your pets also regardless of how you take care of them. Thus, apart from buying the best mouse poison to kill mouse, you should follow what I will mention below to remove fleas from your pet.

    Use flea shampoo to wash your pet. If you don't know which type is the best, you should receive advice from the staff in a natural food shop. Personally, I love the effect of shampoo products extracted from chrysanthemum flower or containing pyrethrin.

    Prepare a mixture of soap and water, a flea comb to comb fleas out the hair of your pet (pay attention to neck and tail parts more). After combing, tap it on a white paper that helps you check fleas easier. Do that until you can’t see any fleas or their eggs on the comb.

    In case you need to buy topical or oral flea remedies, refer to the advice of your vet in advance.
    Usually, your pet should take every a few months.

    To make the natural remedy, let you mix some pieces of lemon and 2 cups of rosemary leaves with hot water. Apply this mixture for your pets by spraying, rinsing or soaking.

    Deal with fleas in your garden:

    Garden is wide, so you have to determine where they will hide first. Typically, they will be shady, wet, and warm areas or places where your pets love lying down. After getting the list, this is what you need to do:

    Mow grass and rake dead leaves as long as there aren’t tall grass and tall piles of leaves. What’s more, put them into a bag and don’t throw these into your compost bins.

    Get rid of all debris on the ground, in flower beds, and under bushes such as twigs and dead leaves. Then spread cedar chips or Eucalyptus leaves on the surfaces. Do that with where your pet lies also In problem areas, spread nematodes to get rid of fleas. These small worms can eat sulphur granules and parasite eggs.

    Pro tips:

    • After your pet goes out of your room, checking whether or not fleas are on your clothes by a lint roller attached to sticky tape is also a way on how to remove fleas from your home.
    • Wash the toys of your pet because fleas usually hide there or THROW THEM OUT after a long time of the use.
    • Before starting, you need to pay attention that some kinds of flea control products have to be allowed of the veterinarian.
    • Don’t use flea collar which is very toxic for your pet.

    The final word:

    Fleas, fleas, and fleas…… everywhere. Don’t panic. Just apply the guide above correctly, fleas will never come back. First of all, prepare all essential things for this process then begin performing: cleaning your furnishings, washing your pets and dealing with your garden, and so on.

    Have you applied my guide? Is it helpful? Please let me know your result in the comment section below. I also hope to receive your suggestions for a better guide.