I’m going vegan for marshmallows

I’m going vegan for marshmallows

You might think that I’m obsessing about marshmallows because I’m pregnant. I mean, c’mon, marshmallows? Aren’t there like 4000 other yummy sweets that one might pick over those things people stick in S’mores or on top of hot chocolate?...
Plan Toys – On super sale now at Amazon.com

Plan Toys – On super sale now at Amazon.com

We’re huge fans of Plan Toys around here, and for good reason. These sturdy, eco-friendly and battery-free wooden toys are built to last. And not surprisingly, they’re usually priced as such–something I’m more than willing to pay so as not to...
Cool aunts deserve some lovin’ too

Cool aunts deserve some lovin’ too

The adorable personalized baby onesies from Mitetees are some of our favorite baby shower gifts around here, and they’ve impressed us again, this time with their brand new line of onesies just for the cool aunts of the world.[don’t miss the giveaway and...
Modern children’s furniture for modern tight budgets

Modern children’s furniture for modern tight budgets

There’s a lot of adorable children’s furniture out there, but the big problem is the cost. At least for the stuff I tend to like, which is vibrant and modern and doesn’t have the word Shaker anywhere near it. Then I discovered the affordable custom...
Starting babies on organics early

Starting babies on organics early

I still remember my daughter’s first “friend” – a garish stroller toy that we dubbed Guy the Giraffe pronounced the French way, Gee, because it was the one sound my three month-old made. Oh how she loved that thing. And sucked its antlers....
Spotting bargains across the pond

Spotting bargains across the pond

Most of the online shopping I do at UK shops is of the window variety. As in, browsing only, do not pass go, do not add to my cart, do not pay international shipping. But sometimes I stumble on a sale so good, it makes it worth it to do more than drool. At the...