Save the Ducks for the Zoo

Save the Ducks for the Zoo

It’s always a challenge to find the right stationery for the wonderful (yet daunting) post-shower or birthday party thank-you list. And even when you do, if you buy too many, you’re stuck with 15 cards that scream "thank you for the lovely shower...
Build Your Own Blocks

Build Your Own Blocks

We come across quite a few personalized products at CMP. Apparently if you put someone’s kid’s name on something no matter how useless or inane (monogrammed bottle sterilizer, anyone?) it’s a surefire hit. By far the coolest customization we’ve...
One Less Thing for Dads to Freak Out About

One Less Thing for Dads to Freak Out About

You know what about impending fatherhood freaks me out more than anything else? That my nice little sleek-and-minimal- with-a-side-of-organic-cotton aesthetic will be buried under the inevitable onslaught of pastel plaid ruffles and battery-powered, light-flashing,...
Keeping Daddy as Close to Home as Possible

Keeping Daddy as Close to Home as Possible

As a military wife, I’ve been fortunate to have avoided deployments. And while some days I wouldn’t mind if my husband took a short trip across the ocean, I imagine it really stinks for the kids. My daughter gives my husband the cold shoulder after a long...