Grow, Baby Hair! (Damn You.)

Grow, Baby Hair! (Damn You.)

When I find gorgeous ribbon ponytail holders, like the handmade ones at Gazzu, I can’t help but wish that my daughter had long thick hair. And I know I shouldn’t complain considering I thought we’d be stuck in baby hair clip land forever.  Mom...
Baby Jail Makeover

Baby Jail Makeover

As a fairly frequent flyer, I’ve always packed my own portable play yard because, well, you know why. The thought of using a hotel crib or that borrowed play yard that’s been growing mold in your friend’s basement for a few years gives me...
Organic? Yes Way.

Organic? Yes Way.

While I want to reduce the number of chemicals in and around my kids these days, I still want to get them dressed in the morning and think "Cute!" before I think "Organic!" Which is why Scout is a label worth knowing about.Mom Mimi Leinbach’s...
Logs Abe Would  Approve Of. Honest.

Logs Abe Would Approve Of. Honest.

Recently I mentioned having discovered that the beloved Lincoln Logs of my youth are now mass produced in China, and a savvy reader pointed me towards Roy Toy. Score!If you’ve got a budding Bob the builder (or Brayden or Bianca) on your hands, I can’t...
Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow

Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow

Whether you spend the weekend with your kids on hiking trails or just braving the sidewalk sales like me, I can safely say we have one thing in common: We want our kids comfy when we’re out and about.So I was so happy to learn that my favorite drizzle-proof...
Murals You Can Move

Murals You Can Move

As a first-time homeowner, I’m faced with the new and daunting challenge of decorating my kids’ rooms. I’ve weighed all my options: Wallpaper? Heck no. Murals? You obviously haven’t seen me draw. Decals it is! And so when the new wall images...
Argyle Isn’t Just for Sweaters

Argyle Isn’t Just for Sweaters

If there was ever a time I that I wished my son would keep a hat on his head, it is now. The leaves are turning, the wind is chilling, and Kitsel is mocking me with their fantastic selection of Born to Love beanies.I’ve even considered super glue. Okay,...
The Cow Jumped Over the Calico Moon

The Cow Jumped Over the Calico Moon

From the calicos to the bold geometrics to the disco dots, I’m a confirmed retro fabric junkie, always searching for kids clothes I won’t see on every other child on line for the slide. If you’ve got a love for vintage, the onesies and kids’...
Rake leaves? No thanks, I’ll wear them.

Rake leaves? No thanks, I’ll wear them.

As we move into Fall and the greenmarkets in most parts of the country get sparer and sparer, it’s time to start putting some of the springier floral jewelry back into the jewelry box for the next six months. In their place, we found a beautiful and seasonal...