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

-> Kids Room Design Ideas (1 of 2) – Home Designing

Today’s tip won’t do much to help new parents with the growing mountain of baby gear, but you’ll love it if you have toddlers. Not only are common magnetic knife strips great for organizing car toys, but they’ll work with just about any metal toy weighing less than a

pound. Best of all, the rest of the toys won’t get dumped on the ground when your little one is in a mad rush to find the Batmobile!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> tip thanks to the style files!

If you’ve been planning on redesigning the nursery into a “big kid’s room” or play room, you’re going to love today’s feature. Design*Sponge is showcasing sneak peek of 25 of their favorite play rooms which are sure to inspire your upcoming project. From toy bins

and book cases to functional play areas, you’ll find dozens of useful storage ideas and stylish treatments for rooms (and budgets) of all sizes!

Do you have a favorite room or design idea in the play room gallery? Leave a comment for your favorite moose M.D. in the box below!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

Looking for a baby shower gift idea that your new parents will grow to love for years to come? The bamboo MeasureMe Stick by Studio 1am might be the perfect gift that keeps on giving. It comes in three different color combos, includes great looking stainless steel

mounting pegs, and unlike the wall…the family can actually take this with them if they move. The catch, good design will cost ya my friend. The MeasureMe Stick is a hefty $120 at the Yanko Design store which is quite a bit more than most of us can afford to spend on a baby shower gift.

My prescription for the baby budget blues, make your own! All you’ll need is a piece of wood (preferably over 6 feet long), a ruler (to mark each inch), sand paper, and a few cans of paint. Your creation may not turnout quite a “mod” as the MeasureMe Stick, but your growth chart will be from the heart…not to mention $90 cheaper.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

Those searching for a unique baby shower gift might want to look into a super-cute Noonie by Lala’s Pequenos. Created with the softest cotton available, these cuddly sacks are created by indie designer and mother of two Alessandra (aka “Lala”). Regular Noonies start

at $45.00 and go up to $62.00 for organic material (while supplies last), so shoot over to www.LalasPequenos.com and tell Lala that the moose M.D. says hello!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone! Oh, and for those of you who wanted costume ideas for the “other kids” in the family (you know who you are)…here are a few costumes that your dog doesn’t want you to know about.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> images thanks to SnootyPaws and Smelling the Coffee!

I don’t know what happened, but October is flying by! I planned on having more fun baby and toddler costume ideas posted by now, but Halloween is only 2 days away. This is going to require a little backup, so I’ve linked to a great collection of  fun costume ideas that I think you’ll love below.

• Parenting.com: 27 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids

• Inhabitots: Homemade Green Halloween Costumes for Babies
  

• Family Fun: Last Minute Kids Halloween Costumes

• HuffingtonPost: Hilarious and Adorable Halloween Costumes for Kids

Do you already have your kids’ Halloween costumes ready? If so, let us know what their costumes will be by sharing it in the comment box below!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> also see:  Simply Fun Halloween Costumes

Jack-O-Lantern Heaven

If you’re in the market for a super-cool gift for a super-cool new or expecting dad, you’ll want to check out The GoodFather daddy T-shirts by yours truly! You’ll save over $5.00 on these thick, seven-color daddy t-shirts if you order before noon on Monday (October 19th) because the gift T-shirts are on sale and you’ll receive priority shipping at the cost of

regular snail mail. Our khaki GoodFather T-shirts have already sold out, so you better order the manly daddy T-shirt “he won’t refuse” in black or gray while his size is still available!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

You’ll see a lot of fancy costume ideas popping-up on the baby blogs during the next few weeks, but this random shot from ffffound.com was a good reminder that it doesn’t take much to make a great Halloween costume. What are your kids going to be for Halloween this year?

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

We’re almost out of our popular GoodFather T-shirts for dads and Stork Tools daddy diaper bags, so order by this Wednesday the 17th at 4:00 pm PST from Dr.MOZ’s Amazon storefront to ensure that your Father’s Day gift makes it to pops by Sunday!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

If you’re looking for the ultimate gift for the spoiled niece or nephew in you life (and money is no object), boy do I have the perfect gift idea for you. The complete vintage set of all 79 Stars Wars action figures from Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi is available from BriansToys.com. You’ll pay a whopping $3,499 plus shipping for plastic

figures that will ultimately be crushed to bits in hundreds of tragic Tonka truck collisions…but you will officially be the best auntie or uncle in the world!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> thanks to Uncrate