Dreaming of Verde Mela

Dreaming of Verde Mela

Dear employer, I respectfully request that from now on you pay me in Euros. Or possibly Yen. Because then I’d be far more likely to be able to afford the black and grey collared dress from Verde Mela for my daughter at West Village Kids – you know, the one...
Beaba Babycook: Now you’re cooking, mama

Beaba Babycook: Now you’re cooking, mama

Call me ecologically bankrupt, but I’m willing to pay for convenience. Disposable dipes and wipes are a mainstay around here, as was jarred baby food–until I tried the Beaba Babycook. (Update: Now the Beaba Babycook Pro, shown below.) This little gadget...
Glow Mama, Glow

Glow Mama, Glow

I know I’m not the only mama out there went a little nutty trying to down those 10 glasses of water a day during pregnancy. I’m all for hydration, but after a while it was nice to change up to (caloric) juice or (mildly verbotten) iced tea. San...
You say tomato, I say Happy Tomato

You say tomato, I say Happy Tomato

I’ve learned in my humble five years as a parent that no matter how hard you try, kids are going to like what they like – and around here it’s trucks and mermaids. But what I have figured out is that it doesn’t necessarily have to be the exact...
Pictures of you

Pictures of you

I love to choose sentimental, personal gifts that say something more than “I dropped $50 on you.” (Hello, gift cards.) Problem is, sentimental, personal gifts can border on cheesy if you aren’t choosy.The design-your-own photo frames from Designs by...