Let’s go surfin’ now

Let’s go surfin’ now

by | Kid Style

I may have mentioned once or forty times that our family spends a lot of time in the pool.  Which means that we buy bathing suits and board shorts as part of the new baby layette.  Problem is, it’s not that easy to find cool swimwear sized for surfer...
Shower curtains, hold the PVC

Shower curtains, hold the PVC

by | Baby

Thanks to the lovely stench of PVC shower curtains, I absolutely dread buying new ones. I’ve always sworn those things have got to be at the top of the environmentally unfriendly list. Turns out, I was right. So here’s an awesome alternative...
Buh-bye macaroni art

Buh-bye macaroni art

by | Toys + Playthings

Craft kits are perfect for moms lacking that creativity gene, but then there are moms like me who combine both lack of creativity with an aversion to clutter. Our kids happily create, but then we wonder what to do with the (precious and unique but totally useless)...
The key to an awesome Father’s Day

The key to an awesome Father’s Day

by | Random Coolness

While every dad loves the homemade cards and pictures, we always adore services that help turn your child’s doodles into something even more special – maybe even something he can carry with him every day? Mia van Beek of Formia Design offers one-of-a-kind...
Designer diaper bags get a floral pick-me-up

Designer diaper bags get a floral pick-me-up

by | Baby

I was just thinking it’s been a while since I saw any fun new diaper bags to get excited over, and then CMP fave Hedvig Bourbon goes and reads my mind and creates well, some fun new diaper bags to get excited over. The trendy Brooklyn designer’s trademark...
Daddy wants a new solar charger

Daddy wants a new solar charger

by | Uncategorized

When considering your options for a more eco Father’s Day (as seems to be the going trend these days), we’re liking Sustain Stores for a whole bunch of earth-friendly and guy-friendly high-tech choices. They’ve got gadgets like solar chargers and eco...
The return of flannel

The return of flannel

by | Baby, Kid Style

Dust off your angst-filled Sub Pop vinyl and practice your disenchanted eye roll, because flannel is back big time and you don’t have to wait until fall to get your hands on it. Junior rock star outfitters Slick Sugar have a nifty little flannel-sleeved...