Pamela Brill
Pamela Brill, the proud mother of two young daughters, has been writing about parenting and children's products for over a decade. Before she began her freelance writing career, she served at the helm of two industry publications: Small World, which specialized in baby products, and Playthings, which is now part of Gifts & Decorative Accessories. She is currently an Editor-at-Large for Gifts & Decorative Accessories. Her previous blog postings can be viewed at www.talkingwalnut.com
Talking WalnutLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Close Contact: Nuroo PocketNext week, my older daughter will turn 9. When she was born, I was only able to hold her for a brief moment before she was whisked down the hall to the nursery (apparently, her temperature was down and she needed to warm up). Somehow, I felt like I was cheated out of those tender first bonding moments between mother and child. Because I have a few mom friends with newborns who also have older kids... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Sweet and Savory Storytelling: The Great Lollipop CaperI'm in the midst of planning a cooking birthday party for my daughter, so I definitely have food on the brain (more than usual). So when a copy of The Great Lollipop Caper landed on my desk, I admitted to being a little more than curious. After reading the book jacket and learning the gist of the plot (the evil Mr. Caper vows to teach the kids of the world to love capers as much as they love lolli... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Kool Kandy: Radz Gone WildIf my 3rd grader attaches another object to her backpack, I swear she's going to keel over. She makes a personal statement while bringing her belongings to school, simply by switching out what's dangling off the zippers: a flipflop keychain, a translucent dolphin, a Beanie Boo...you name it. Attachable collectibles is definitely trending with tweens, and that's why I knew when I got my hands on th... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) She’s Got Game: Haba Loco Lingo KindergartenToday, my almost 5-year-old had kindergarten orientation, and couldn't have been more excited (or me for her). After visiting a kindergarten classroom, meeting the principal and taking a spin around the school on a bus, she would have happily begun school today! Luckily I have a few months to prepare myself (read: stock up on Kleenex) and so does she. Before we leave the fun world of preschool, it... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Crown Jewels of the Nursery: Bratt Decor Chelsea DarlingIn a few short months, the wait will be over. We'll finally be able to "meet" Kate and William's royal bundle of joy. As people around the world speculate on what name the couple will decide upon and who the godparents will be, our thoughts are focused on more "important" things: Like what stroller they'll be using and what clothes the new babe will be dressed in. That being sa... More |
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