Disney’s Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend

OK, this isn’t my bag, but it could be a pretty exciting weekend for those of you who do collect dolls and teddy bears. I had never realized that there were so many serious collectors of teddy bears and dolls but apparently there are! This could be a particularly exciting weekend for those young ladies who are just starting to become serious collectors as well as the many individuals who have been doing this for years. May 16-18, 2008, is the date for this year’s Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend at Epcot. It will be held during the 15th Annual … Continue reading

Ask a Baby Blogger: Baby Shower Gift

Picking out a gift for a baby shower can be tough when there are so many options out there. You can go for the traditional gifts including receiving blankets and baby supplies or you can check where they registered for some ideas. Not all mothers-to-be sign up for a baby registry when they are expecting a second or third child. You can ask what they need or you can shop for something unique. One reader is looking for a baby shower gift and her letter is below. Baby Shower Gifts Hi Heather, I am thinking about buying this baby gift … Continue reading

Hold On To Those Teddy Bears

When my daughter was about 18-months-old she became enthralled with fish (actually, she loved anything that loved water). So I decided that we should celebrate her second birthday at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. I wrote about our experience in a previous blog, but what I failed to share was the incident that almost got us booted from the world famous facility. It happened near the beluga whale tank. We had just watched the dolphin and whale trainers give the animals their lunch and were leaving to get something to eat ourselves. The whales live in a gigantic clear tank so those … Continue reading