If there's anything I wish I had about 400 more of, it would have to be baby towels. Or at least ones that you can't see through after a few washings. So that's why I was happy to discover the gorgeous--and reasonably priced -- Beeby tow…
We've received an incredible outpouring of support on our recent post about the new CPSC Safety Improvement Act that is jeopardizing the livelihoods of the small businesses and artisans that we love. So what did we do? We created our own…
So of course we're the idiots who leave our kids' winter jackets on the plane just before returning to the coldest day of the season so far. Yippee! Unfortunately the terrifying selection of heinously ugly coats left at the nearest depar…
Instead of coughing up fur balls and sleeping, Pete the Cat goes out for a leisurely stroll in his spanking new white shoes. I can't even imagine trying to get shoes onto my cat, never mind how miffed she'd be if she stepped into some of…
Not a whole lot in this world is prettier than the holiday cookies from Brooklyn's Gumdrop Cookie Shop , but then sometimes pretty is in the eye of the beholder. And when that beholder is the proud mom (ahem) whose three year-old daughte…
I'm not generally a bling evangelist, but if there is a time for all things sparkly and retinal-damaging I suppose it would be the holidays. I'm happy to have come across the Swarovski pencils at Red Stamp Cards--blingy on one side, arty…
When I saw Jones' Soda's new Chanukah 4-Pack , my first thought was, "what the heck does Latke flavor soda taste like?" This doesn't mean that I was brave enough to actually take a sip, but I do admire their chutzpah. I hope that anyone …
I may buy great gifts, but I'm severely gift-wrap challenged; my presents usually get hidden toward the back of the pile so that you can't see my incompetence. But, this year, these bold little labels from Turtle Papers will help my gift…
I'm not sure what's worse - struggling to put your toddler's hat on, or taking it off only to see the ribbing marks practically branded on his forehead. Well thanks to my kid's new Overlap baby bomber hat , we've got neither of those pro…
More and more, I'm starting to care about how the clothes my family wears are made and by whom. I'm no crazy dogmatic eco-ista, but there's something to be said for corporate responsibility and giving back and supporting people who ride …
Because I'm spending less on gifts this year than in years past, I'm putting a little more into the presentation - nicer wrapping, nicer ribbons, and hopefully less dog hair underneath the Scotch tape. I'm also looking for gift tags that…
Update 12/13: We've created a Save Handmade Page to keep you posted on ways to help and latest news around this important issue. Stop by any time! Update 12/14: The act was in fact not passed by the CPSC which is a regulatory agency but …
I am going nuts for the handmade LEGO(ish) soaps we just discovered from the California-based etsy shop, Washable Art . They are adorable, they're original, and hello? They are $5 a pack. No wonder she can't keep them in stock. I can't t…
There are plenty of products out there that claim to make life easier for parents when really, it just seems like they take money out of our pockets and fill up the landfills. That's so clearly not the case with Wisey , a company that is…
With my husband-the-pilot's schedule always up in the air (literally) I'm often RSVPing to our neighborhood parties and kid's gatherings at the last minute. Still, I don't want to show up empty-handed. So when I find a great holiday gift…
I am still regretting (just a wee bit) giving away the beautiful Kice Kice dress I had in my hands last spring to a CMP readers. With that on the brain, I checked the site to see if they had anything going on for the season or whether I'…
One of the best things about feelgood design's PLAY + SOFT line of kids' furniture is that it is so cool-looking, I wouldn't want to hide it in the playroom or in one of the kids' bedrooms. One of the worst things is that that their stuf…
Dear Santa, This year, I'm asking you to avoid the following toys: Dolls in midriff-baring clothes, licensed-character clothing and anything so cheap it breaks before New Year's. And, most of all, lay low on things that need batteries. N…
When a little organic cotton onesie or a mere wooden rattle doesn't cut it for the new baby in your life, you'll want to order up the Eco Baby gift basket from Treadlight Gifts which is probably the first gift basket I've seen where I'd …
I'm the person who walks by a candle shop or perfume store and starts sneezing uncontrollably. So just imagine how well I do trying to find a nice subtle holiday scent that doesn't make me run for a box of tissues. Leave it to our favori…
Now that I have two girls, I look at every article of clothing I buy as a future hand-me-down. But self-professed "fabriholic" Devorah Miller, designer behind Canada's Red Thread Design , is one step ahead of me - she created a Catepilla…
With so many creative minds behind the picks we feature on a daily basis, it was just a matter of time before two of them decided to work together. And so when we heard about Blue Poppy Jewelry and photo community Shutter Sisters' creati…
If I've learned anything from having three kids, it's that I've got to take advantage of the baby stage when it comes to head wear. Before you know it, they're old enough toss anything on the ground unless it has Dora's face all over it.…
There's a reason the new online marketplace, Ponoko , is taking the design world by storm. It's sort of like etsy meets Flick'r meets the Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, all with an underlying current of eco goodness. Browse the showroom if…
