The Easter dresses of my dreams

The Easter dresses of my dreams

This will be the first Easter in a very long time that we’ll actually be celebrating with extended family. Other than a plane flight with three young children (help!), the toughest item on my agenda will be tracking down cool Easter best clothes for my kids. In...
The heart–and art–of a mother

The heart–and art–of a mother

One of the most amazing aspects of being speakers and attendees at the recent Mom 2.0 summit, a conference from the collaborative team of Kirtsy and The Tasteful Life, was the joy of attending the launch of the unbelievable Mom 2.0: Defining a Movement Art Exhibit....
Go for the green

Go for the green

I have always loved pretty much everything at KLT:Works. Kristin Loffer Theiss makes the beautiful artwork, plush, nursery decor and apparel that just makes you smile in every way. And I’m smiling even more since discovering that for St. Patrick’s Day,...
Lip lube in an eco tube

Lip lube in an eco tube

I’m definitely a bit of a lip balm addict, with various tubes and containers stuffed into my coat pockets, purses, and drawers. So when I heard about the biodegradable eco-tube lip balm from Organic Essence, I had to give it a whirl. Instead of adding more...
The forecast for spring is: Gorgeous

The forecast for spring is: Gorgeous

March may be in like a lion but I’m counting on that whole lamb thing working out. Especially since I just got a look at the brand new spring/summer line from Ses Petites Mains, one of my absolute favorite mom-designed indie clothing labels on this planet, which...
The truth hurts

The truth hurts

I needed a little laugh this week. Just a wee chuckle. And so I clicked over to mom Kiki Parry’s shop, Alternate Greetings, to see which witty bon mots have been popping up on her always pleasing handmade greeting cards. That’s when I stumbled onto this...
Monkeybar buddies go long with leggings

Monkeybar buddies go long with leggings

If your girls wear Monkeybar Buddies under their dresses as much as mine do, then you’ll be just as tickled as I was to learn that they now offer a leggings style as well. And if you have no idea what I’m talking about, then get ready for a stylish new...