When I was ten years old, my parents took my brother and me to Disneyland. Many families every year make the trek to the Magic Kingdom to experience the magic and create those wonderful vacation memories we cherish for the rest of our lives. This vacation, back in the 80s was well before the invention […]
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Top 6 Made in America Spring Looks for Toddlers
It’s the time of year when the novelty of winter and the chilly weather it brings has turned into a tired weariness of grey skies, low temperatures and the need to bundle up (yet again) before stepping outside. One way to lift everyone’s spirits? Start thinking about spring and the airy, lightweight clothes and accessories […]

The Mommybites Summit 2013
Mommybites proudly presents The Ultimate Moms’ Night Out! Hear ye, hear ye! Read all about it! The Mommybites Summit was just announced. If you’re interested, sign up soon because we have super cool gifts – AND the first few moms to register get to choose their gift! In addition to all the usual fun you […]

Want a Non-Toxic Nursery?
Having a Baby? Congratulations! You are on one of life’s most incredible journeys. Being a parent is the best thing I’ve ever done. This time of preparation is a very sweet and special time as you transition to Parenthood. Now, you’re getting ready for Baby and you want to create a baby-safe space. What fun! […]

Bike Adventures With My Dad
If your child, or any child you know, would like to share his or her Smilestone, please email heather@mommybites.com. Welcome to our kid-generated Smilestone blog! This blog is the brainchild of seven-year-old L, who wanted to create a place where children could share their Smilestones. A Smilestone, according to L, is when “something really important happens […]

What to Do with Old Plastic Toys?
Ah, the holidays. It’s a time of family, food, vacations and gift giving. As we come off a week or so break from school and are trying to get our lives back into some sort of order, we often take stock of the kids’ loot they received over the holidays. Many times there is tons […]

2012 Green Gift Guide for Parents
Last week I started off your holiday green gift guide with ideas for the kiddos. This week I wanted to focus on parents. Honestly, if you are at all into sustainable practices, gifts should be items that are reusable, made by and from sustainable materials/practices and be made as locally as possible. These three together […]

Green Parenting: 2012 Green Gift Guide for Children
It’s that time of year again when parents and grandparents go into full on shopping frenzy to find all of the perfect gifts for family and friends on their lists. The hype starts in November and reaches a fever pitch right about now. With Hanukkah starting this weekend and Christmas two weeks away, I thought […]