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It's a JuiceBoxJungle out there

For the last few weeks, we've been following the launch of the offbeat online video series for parents, JuiceBoxJungle , and we like what we're starting to see. Each episode takes on the kinds of topics that moms like to discuss (or stre…

Going orange for the ASPCA

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Going orange for the ASPCA

April is already a busy month with Easter, Passover and Earth Day on the brain, but on Tuesday the 7th, I plan to go orange and help the ASPCA kick off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month whatever way I can. Sure, time and money are t…

B is for Blondie

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B is for Blondie

I completely understand that repetition breeds learning, but seriously, can someone come up with something other than the extremely original A is for Alligator and B is for Bumblebee? Well leave it to the Aussies to shake things up with …

The $25 Baby Layette

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The $25 Baby Layette

I realize that you probably have no problem finding a cute baby layette for under $25, and for that, I salute you. But to find one made with vegetable dyes out of soft pima cotton? Well that creates a bit more of a challenge. Well, say h…

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Goat milk soaps - a family affair

When I was in Maine a couple of years ago, I found the most incredible handmade goats' milk soap at a farmer's market. I'm such an idiot for not scribbling down the name, because I haven't been able to track it down again. But recently, …

Easter Baskets. Hold the Baskets.

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Easter Baskets. Hold the Baskets.

Growing up, our Easter baskets were these monstrosities that my mom lovingly decorated with ribbons and bows, only to have them shoved back into a box for next year. Well, for my kids, I've decided to go a little more subtle with these h…

These children's shoes go to Eleven

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These children's shoes go to Eleven

If you need another reason to be happy it's spring, just check out Eleven's new Spring line of kids' shoes. A sort of "big sister/big brother" to our fave See Kai Run , Eleven offers children's shoes in bigger-kid sizes 9 to 3. I've gush…

Easter eggs, hold the sugar high

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Easter eggs, hold the sugar high

Nothing like a holiday to make me feel like the harried mom buying last-minute decorations that probably aren't even worth saving for next year. That's just bad for my wallet and bad for the earth. So this Easter, I'm ahead of the game, …

The incredible, edible, obedient egg

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The incredible, edible, obedient egg

Raising two voracious but sometimes picky readers, I've learned that there are a few factors that go into a guaranteed successful kids' board book : Simple concepts, not too many words on each page, and ideally, anything a kid can touch/…

Tie dye - get it?

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Tie dye - get it?

I've always wanted to create fancier dyed Easter eggs, but I have the artistic ability of a preschooler (no offense to any preschoolers). Now, with the Tie-Dye Eggs Kit by Maude + Claude, I can create decorated eggs that make me look lik…

Full of "Yo Ho Ho" but no bottle of rum

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Full of "Yo Ho Ho" but no bottle of rum

As the only boy with two older sisters, my son knows that he may get stuck playing dolls or carrying his toy cars around in a sparkly pink bag. He has always been a good sport when playing dress-up, donning whatever his sisters put on hi…

Hip Hop Speaks to Children (and their parents)

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Hip Hop Speaks to Children (and their parents)

I thought I knew what hip hop was, but after picking up the kids' CD-and-book set Hip Hop Speaks to Children , I have a whole new appreciation for this diverse and often moving art form of "poetry with a beat." Edited by poet, writer and…

Spring in bloomers

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Spring in bloomers

We hit a stretch of gorgeous weather here in Atlanta and aside from making me run out for a pedicure and shave my legs (ha!), these balmy spring days have me packing up all the long sleeved onesies and swapping in the warmer weather baby…