Picky Eaters? It’s Natural.

Picky Eaters? It’s Natural.

That stage between baby food and fully independent dining (you know, with utensils and napkins and food that’s actually ingested) can be pretty awkward as I’ve now learned twice. Not only are toddlers not yet adept at transporting the food from plate to...
This Farm is Muy Loco

This Farm is Muy Loco

My younger daughter and I are commuting together these days. But my morning radio show of choice? Not so good for the under 5 set. Lately I’ve been mixing it up with some music and learning all in one with Professor Pocket: Our Silly Farm Adventure. This much...
Saving The Earth One Empire-Wasted Toddler Dress At A Time

Saving The Earth One Empire-Wasted Toddler Dress At A Time

This cozy lounge dress is simply adorable and stylish, no doubt about it. So would you be surprised if I told you that the vivid blue you see is 100% organic cotton from genius kids label Kate Quinn Organics?The puffed sleeves, asymmetrical neck and empire waist makes...
The Princess and the Pen

The Princess and the Pen

I’m not a fan of princess-y stuff per se, but I’m not above using small doses of it here and there when it’s really needed. So when we came across the EpiPen Princess, a pink pouch for holding potentially life-saving injectors for kids with...
Paging Dr. Mom

Paging Dr. Mom

Seems like every time my girls and I hit the neighborhood playground, there’s a mini injury of some sort. We’ve had the bee sting, the bloody nose, the scraped knee, and the invisible boo-boo that needs more TLC than Neosporin. You know the one. The...
Not Your Mother’s Polyester

Not Your Mother’s Polyester

I’m a mom who tends towards cottons and natural fabrics. So when I heard about the quick-drying kids duds from Milk Factory I admit I was skeptical.  But I’ve come around.Two smart Vancouver momtrepreneurs created this line of quick-drying performance...
Geneticist Humor

Geneticist Humor

Yes, I’m pregnant. No, it’s not my first. It’s a boy, and yes, we have a name. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go to talk to that person over there who’s going to ask me the very same questions. Pregnancy brings out the curiosity from...
Just Call Her Spike

Just Call Her Spike

You wouldn’t know it to look at me, but this mellow mama’s got a punk rock interior. Fortunately (I think) my older daughter’s inherited a bit of my hidden dramatic side. So we had the best time recently playing with the Hair Putty from Love Me Baby...