My oldest daughter, now 7, learned how to ride a bike in a matter of minutes thanks to a few months spent on a balance bike beforehand. However, when it comes to my littler kiddos, they tend to get more frustration than fun out of riding…
If you're a NYC mom or mom-to-be, you'll want to clear your calendar one day this weekend for the New Parents Expo at Pier 92, hosted by our friends at New York Family Magazine. You'll find more than 100 exhibitors featuring the best bra…
The CPSC action du jour is a BOB stroller recall affecting nearly 500,000 single and double strollers sold in the US and Canada. Evidently the backing behind the company logo on the stroller canopy can detach, and babies, particularly th…
I have no idea how missed the huge fact that a new book from Shel Silverstein was released a few weeks ago, especially considering he's my favorite modern children's author of all time. But my mother knew. And when I opened the mysteriou…
I have animal-crazy daughters, a wonderful characteristic I attribute in part to awesome grandparents that think to buy them "animal things" before buying them "princess things." So I was thrilled to see a nice partnership between Nation…
Certainly the giggles and happy sounds coming from my 7 and 3 year old daughters as they watched the brand spankin' new Prima Princessa DVD would be enough to convince any mama how fabulous it is. Even so, I figured as a self-proclaimed …
Taking my kids on their first overnight plane right recently, I admit I was a little nervous about how to get them to sleep. I'm not one to shy away from the Benadryl (8 hour flight? Bring it on.) but hey, I know some moms prefer more na…
I am so not a crafty mom. I've said it a zillion times. But this here tutorial is so easy, and the results so awesome, even I can do it. The animal craft jar project idea at House to Home is literally as easy as gathering up all those an…
I've always admired Bugaboo for their inventive, practical design--their infamous strollers and thoughtful accessories have arguably influenced a new wave of great design in baby gear. And I really love what they're doing with their hand…
Birthday cards are kind of a big deal around our house; not just the ones we get, but the ones we give. My kids adore going through the big box o' loose cards I have, picking out the very perfect one for their friends, and putting as muc…
October is here, which in my house means we move the tights from the back of the drawer to the front and get ready to say goodbye to those cute bare knees. I'm so thrilled to find a new line of tights for girls that's not only affordable…
Regardless of temperature, I never believe it's actually fall until the calendar reads October. Which...hello, October! Now that I've spotted this Autumn Oak Leaf Wand from one of our favorite Etsy artists, I realize I'm definitely in th…
I'm not one to compromise my design taste because I have kids, but I do generally pass by the fancy dishes or ceramic vases at my favorite stores, not having a lot use for them these days. Still, that doesn't mean I have to rid my table …
It's hard trying to sort through all the plastic safety issues these days when it comes to feeding our kids. Between BPA, pthalates, melamine fears and microwave warnings, sometimes I just want to throw up my hands in frustration; does e…
More than 10 years ago, author/illustrator Sara Midda first published a lovely baby book as an alternative to those structured, rigid baby books with all those intimidating lines. (You know the ones.) Only for some reason, I just discove…
Good news mama! We are so excited to get to offer one of you a huge prize pack of amazing eco-friendly beauty, skincare, and haircare products, thanks to our exciting collaboration with PureWow and ecomom . We're so pleased to be partner…
Whether I'm ready or not, it's officially fall, and the hats and scarves are starting to fill the stores, as I needed another reminder that cold weather is on its way. If you're starting to track down fall accessories for your daughters,…
The cutest little girl in my daughter's class always wears this fuzzy vest to school, and I'm trying to use it to convince my daughter to ditch her own awful one that a relative gave her years ago and upgrade to a new one. (Those fuchsia…
When I came home from this year's Blogher conference with a Tattly temporary tattoo on my arm and a few extras in my bag, my kids went bananas. Well now instead of walking around with a tattoo meant for a hipster adult crowd, they can we…
My Foodzie tasting box arrived this month, as always, but this one was mayyyybe the best one ever. Thanks in part to some of the best cookies I've ever devoured. Salted Rosemary Shortbread may not sound like three words that go together,…
One of the best things about having a baby is knowing how loved she is by so many people, even before drawing her first breath. Gifts that express that very sentiment just might be my favorite. Another thing I love: this organic baby gif…
Shoe shopping for my kiddos is more like a scavenger hunt for simple, classic styles without any bling or flashing lights . As much as they'd prefer to glow in the dark, I'm pretty sure they'll be just as happy and way more comfortable i…
I have a big, big heart for teachers and all they do. Not just because my own mother is one, but because I can directly point to moments that educators shaped my life in profound ways. Like Linda Taylor who helped me fall in love with hi…
Last night, like so many other moms, according to our Twitter stream , I pencilled in the premier of NBC's new modern mom-com, Up All Night and set the DVR as back-up. As you can well imagine, 10PM is bloody late for me these days. So I …
