Robot shirts you’ll go nuts and bolts over

Robot shirts you’ll go nuts and bolts over

Kids’ clothes, almost by definition, are adorable, but every now and again something comes along that’s so incredibly off the hook like Robotcha shirts. These t-shrits with fun, quirky, robot-y designs are the brainchild of Shawn Hazen — and his son...
Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.

Organic baby essentials make great gifts, naturally.

When my son was born there weren’t really tons of organic or eco-friendly baby products like there are today. Honestly I thought I was being environmentally responsible by making sure there was no lead paint on his crib. Who knew a scant 9 years later...
Smaller is big on inspiration

Smaller is big on inspiration

I love flipping through lifestyle magazines. The combination of the beautifully styled photographs, creative recipes and fresh ideas really inspire me. I guess that’s why I love Small Magazine and their new online blog, Smaller.The free downloadable e-magazine...
There’s no place like gnome

There’s no place like gnome

Confession time. When I was a kid I was totally into gnomes, fairies and pixies. And, while my love for airborne nymphs has diminished, I still have a soft spot for the old, bearded, chubby forest dwellers.I think that’s why I got all nostalgic when I saw these...
Socks with soul

Socks with soul

I used to play this game with my son when he was a baby, it was called I put on the sock, you wiggle out of it and lose it. Oh the fun we had. If only Bical Grippers existed back then. Half sock, half shoe, all cool.The lightweight neoprene sock fits snugly and...
Regifting the gift bag

Regifting the gift bag

I have been a fan of gift bags for a long time, because I truly suck at wrapping gifts. And, we all know the dirty little secret when it comes to gift bags — what comes around goes around. And around and around. That’s why I love these Traveling Gift bags...
Here they come to save the birthday!

Here they come to save the birthday!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked aimlessly around the toy store aisles trying to find just the right birthday gift for one of my son’s friends. And just when I think I’ve found the perfect one —  the price tag indicates...