Wishing you and yours a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Happy Birthday, America! Hurrah! Hurrah!

Yours,
Dr.MOZ

It’s Saturday May 7th which means that something very important is just around the corner. Here’s a hint…it happens on Sunday and it celebrates someone that put you on the planet.  That’s right life fans, tomorrow is Mother’s Day! To help you create the best day

possible, your favorite moose M.D. whipped-up the best of the Mother’s Day gift guides of the year. Don’t thank me…I did it for your mom.

• The 2011 Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Cool Mom Picks has done it again offering dozens of amazing gift ideas for moms of all types. Tip: Help them spread the word about the gift guide and you could win a $200 spa gift card! (~> Cool Mom Picks Gift Guide)

• Green Gift Guide for Mother’s Day: If the mom on your gift list would appreciate a eco-friendly gift, I recommend visiting TreeHugger’s Green Gift Guide where you’ll find everything from vintage jewelry to upcycled Hydrogardens. That’s right, I said “upcycled”. (~> TreeHugger’s Green Gift Guide for Mother’s Day)

• Mother’s Day Meals: No mother should have to cook her own meal on Mother’s Day which is why Babble put together 14 brunch and dessert recipes that kids can help make. Wondering about the other meals? That will be “dad’s department” this Sunday. (~> 14 Mother’s Day Meals by Babble)

• Mommy-Chic Mother’s Day Gifts: SheKnows assembled a stylish collection of fashionable gifts and accessories for chic moms of any age. (~> Stylish Mother’s Day Gifts by SheKnows)

• Gifts and Ideas to Pamper Mom: Martha Stewart prepared 26 relaxing gifts and dreamy ideas to help pamper your mom this Sunday ranging from soothing gift baskets to spa-tacular snacks. (~> Martha Stewart’s Gifts and Ideas to Pamper Mom)

• 9 Gifts That Give Back: If you are looking for something that will make an impact, why not choose a thoughtful gift that gives back by supporting your mom’s favorite charitable cause? Huffpost Impact has nine charitable gift ideas to help make this Mother’s Day a meaningful one. (~> Huffpost Impact Mother’s Day Gift Ideas)

Thanks again for visiting Dr.MOZ’s baby blog, and have a great Mother’s Day weekend!

Yours,

Dr.MOZ

I thought I might share a great educational video that teaches kids where all the goodies in their Easter baskets came from. Thanks to Hilary from Santa Rosa, CA for the tip!

Have a great weekend!
Dr.MOZ

This Sunday is Father’s Day in the US and 55 other countries, but being the world’s greatest (and most modest) producer of gifts and gear for new and expecting dads…I tend to make a big deal of it by celebrating the entire weekend. This weekend, I’m ditching

the usual list of best and worst daddy gifts and decided instead to focus on posts from the real dads out there. You won’t see guys sponsored by Clorox, Ford, or Pampers in this weekend’s roundup. All you’ll find here are a solid group of guys that all know what it’s like to be puked-on…sometimes by their children.

Part 1 of 2

• Clark Kent’s Lunchbox: The Father’s Day Conspiracy

• Family Anatomy: Father’s Day and the Good Man Project

• Tales From the Dad Side: The Cop Out Father’s Day Post

• Pacing the Panic Room: An Early Father’s Day Gift

• Cheese and Beans: Father’s Day with the Brownies

• The Daddy Files: Father’s Day: Celebrate the Misery

• Band of Fathers: Did You Earn Your Mug This Father’s Day

• Life of a New Dad: Father’s Day Wish List

• Donald Miller’s Blog: A Message for Father’s Day

For those of you who have a Father’s Day link that you feel should be included in “Part 2” (to be released on Monday), please leave a comment below or find me on Facebook.

Happy Father’s Day!

Dr.MOZ

Hello, and best Easter wishes to you and yours from your favorite moose M.D.! I hope everyone has safe and relaxing holiday weekend. See you next week baby fans!

Yours,

Dr.MOZ

I’m taking Martin Luther King Jr. day off, but wanted to recommend The Seattle Times website for anyone looking for quality information about MLK’s incredible life.  Those interested in lessons and online educational resources for kids might enjoy Martin Luther

King Jr Day on Kaboose.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season! Don’t worry if your giveaway entries (4 tier diaper cake giveaway) aren’t immediately visible over the next few days. I’ll be checking-in periodically, and will be sure to add your entry when I do.

Thanks for a great year everyone. I’ll see you in 2010!

Happy Holidays,

Dr.MOZ

Your homework tonight is to take note of how many times your kids drop their toothbrushes inside the sink, or worse…on the bathroom floor. Once you see the brushes picked-up and inserted directly back into their mouths, you’ll understand why the Bacteria

Assassin Ninja Toothbrush Sanitizer is a must-have stocking stuffer this holiday season. Ultraviolet light inside the base kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses (including H1N1)…now that’s one deadly little ninja!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> also see Make Brushing Fun with Flipper

> tip thanks to Random Good Stuff!

There’s nothing quite as funny as seeing our parents in photos long, long before they had kids. It can be hard to imagine our parents living footloose and fancy-free, but make no mistake my friends…they too were awesome before you came around. If you don’t believe me, just visit My Parents Were Awesome and I think you’ll see what I mean.

Something to keep in mind while you are posing for pictures with carrot sticks in your nose isn’t it? Have a great time with the family this holiday weekend everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Dr.MOZ

Today is November 11th which means it’s time to give thanks to all of those who have served our great country! I’ve put together a small collection of favorite parenting sites and teaching resources featuring Veterans Day, but feel free to open up the text box by clicking on the comment bubble to add your own.

• Crazy Adventures in Parenting: Veterans Day Military Family Style

• Wired’s GeekDad: GeekDad Salutes Our Veterans

• My Kids’ Cookies Weblog: Thank you to our Veterans

• Cool Mom Picks: Celebrate Veteran’s Day at the Park

• Elizabeth’s Children’s Book Blog: Resources for Veterans Day

• Paralyzed Veterans of America: Teacher Resources Page

• VA Kids: K-12 Resources for Kids and Teachers

• WP’s On Parenting: Understanding Veterans Day, belatedly

• Katherine’s Working Moms Blog: On Veterans Day, Let’s Thank Military Moms

Please feel free to leave a comment for a Veteran in your life in the text box below.

Happy Veterans Day!
Dr.MOZ

My  prescription this Labor Day is to put down the laundry basket, and if you can fit…sleep in it. Please see my little friends above for proper napping technique. Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> Comfyness via Cute Overload

Safety Note: This is picture was posted for entertainment purposes only. Kids should actually sleep in cribs or beds depending on their age and size…not in piles of laundry with dogs.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ