For any parent who has exclaimed, “How does so much come out when so little goes in?” there’s a way to make diapering slightly more cheerful. While it won’t make baby poo smell like roses, flowers can still be part of this dirty job with handmade baby wipe containers from Made by Angie. Angie created her company when she found she was bored with staring at the same old wipe container every day. Craving color and funky fabrics, she began to experiment with making these diapering accessories a little more fun!

What do turtles and humans have in common? Why don’t jumping spiders need to look over their shoulders? Can squirrels really fly? These intriguing questions and many more are explored in Curious Critters, a picture book for kids by photographer David FitzSimmons. The book, published by Wild Iris Publishing, contains stunning images of animals that many never see, including the red flat bark beetle and the Eastern spiny soft-shell turtle. Each photograph is accompanied by information, told from the critter’s perspective, to educate and entertain young readers.

Once upon a time, a little prince and princess were thrust into dull, boring clothes which made them feel sad. Then a fairy godmother gifted them with duds from Ambajam, and before you could say “feeding time,” not only were they clad in hip, good-looking garments, they immediately felt like the leaders of the pack! Ambajam delivers adorable one-pieces and tees made of one hundred percent, super-fine, extra soft cotton interlock for a luxurious feel and incredible durability. Ambajam apparel gives every little one a touch of royal treatment!

If I mention Groupon^®, what comes to mind? For me, I think I’m getting a deep discount off of something. I just love a good deal! The idea of getting something at half price or better is tough to resist, even if I don’t necessarily need it. Groupon and the countless other daily deal sites are banking on the irresistible temptation of getting that “good deal.” Despite its relative newness in the marketplace, this category is evolving, with more specialized children’s products sites such as Zulily, BabySteals^® and Totsy appearing. What does this mean for manufacturers who are contemplating a daily deal or are already selling through these sites?