Happy Father's Day cool dads!
Wishing all you cool dads, grandpas and father-in-laws a fabulous Father's Day with all the doting and adoration you deserve. [photo: eleni's ]
Hello, gorgeous
I am always amazed at how quickly bloggers--and especially mom bloggers--rally to support their fellow parents in need. One of those compassionate moms is CMP friend Christine Koh of Boston Mamas and the design firm Posh Peacock . Today,…
The Kids Grow Up... way too fast
As my oldest daughter fast approaches her 7th birthday, I have become more acutely aware of how fleeting childhood really is. And the urgency to bask in her little-ness is now even more present after seeing a fascinating new must-see HBO…
Go anywhere booster - The baby travel essential of the summer
Whether you've got one kid or four like me, it's tough traveling on a long road trip. Hey, it's even hard just going out to dinner with all your baby gear essentials sometimes. But this new pick is so practical, so cool, it's become far …
Samuel L. Jackson reads the "Go the F*** to Sleep" book
After reading the encyclopedia of bedtime stories, singing four rounds of Twinkle Twinkle, and then providing my kids with snuggles, kisses, and several glasses of water, I go from sweetly shushing to sleep to bribing and begging them th…
Chat with us about Father's Day Gifts at The Motherhood
There may only be six days left until Father's Day but if you're still shopping for the perfect gift we'll be sharing ideas with you during our live blog chat at The Motherhood. [Don't miss all the details, plus a super cool giveaway aft…
Fathers Day Gifts - For the tech-loving dad.
Of course you can always give a new iPad or a MP3 player to a cool dad. But we're excited by these tech-inspired Father's Day gifts that are a little off the beaten path. While of course the handmade card from the kids, or the breakfast …
Father's Day Gifts - made from children's artwork
This is part 6 of our Father's Day Gift Guide series. There's really no better way to celebrate dad on Father's Day with a special gift just from the offspring. While of course they can "give him" nearly anything at all, we've found a bu…
What's better than ravioli? Kid ravioli.
For the last few years, my kids have been obsessed with this one brand of ravioli in our local supermarket. (They call it "Kid Ravioli.") Because as it turns out, if you're four years old, ravioli tastes better when it's cut like a heart…
Father's Day Gifts - For the gourmet. (Yes, there is bacon involved.)
Some of us are lucky enough to have dads in our lives who know their Manchego from their Mahon. Maybe we married them. Maybe they're our own dads. All we know is, we like to keep them happy, so they'll keep the yummy stuff coming our way…
C is for cute
We always have our eyes on artisans we've featured here before so we can share with you their newest, coolest goodies. So lucky me and you for this new discovery at one of our favorite mom and dad bizzes, Little Alouette. Word lover or n…
New technology turns the page on how kids read
This is a sponsored message from DK Publishing It's an amazing feeling to watch your child develop a love of reading and learning , especially if you've always been a bookworm yourself. But if your son or daughter needs a little more coa…
Muppets + Threadless = Awesome
I grew up watching The Muppet Show, but like many of us, didn't completely get all the awesome humor until I was an adult watching it again with my kids. So when I heard that there's a new Muppets movie on the way come November, I may ha…
Designer email templates - A busy mom's lifesaver
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Mail , which is encouraging families to stay in touch via email - which we think is pretty cool. I do my best to pop a handwritten note to friends and family, especially on their birthdays or when they're…
Father's Day Gifts - For the grandpas we love
If there's one thing that men love more on Father's Day than love from their own kids, it's love from their grandchildren. So when June 20 rolls around, make sure not to forget those beloved grandfathers, grandpas, papas and pop-pops in …
Father's Day Gifts - For the manly man
We won't get the 2 1/2 Men song stuck in your head (okay, so we just did) but we have to admit we have a soft spot for the manly men dads in our lives. Here are a few Father's Day gift ideas for the men in your life who just wouldn't be …
Medic alert bracelets that keep you safe and stylish
I'm fortunate that I do not have any medical conditions that require me to wear a medic alert bracelet, but if I did, you can bet I'd slap it on my wrist permanently, regardless of what it looked like. But these days, you don't necessari…
Ice cream season, Martha Stewart style
There has been a perceptible increase of ice cream consumption in our home over the last week. In fact, once the weather gets warm, I don't think a day goes by without my kids asking for ice cream. (Yeah, it's for the kids.) The folks fr…
It's a toddler's world after all
I've read enough expert-y books about how to deal with toddlers to know that the only way to really remain sane through those challenging years is to laugh it off. And that's exactly what this new hilarious book had me doing. The World A…
Looking for the Old Navy Gay Pride t-shirts? We found them!
We know that many of you, like us, have been trying to track down the very cool Old Navy gay pride t-shirts. At this point, they won't be available online, but rather in 26 select stores across the country. (Our fingers are crossed that …
Father's Day Gifts - Custom gifts for the dad who likes things his way
The great thing about planning your Father's Day gifts ahead, is that you have a lot more options. Like some really incredible custom gifts. In our world, customization doesn't mean a mug with DAD on it. If you want something really cool…
Toy Box Toy Box Toy Box
If ever there was a "We knew her when," it has to be one of our favorite mom designers, Kiersten Hathcock of Mod Mom Furniture. We featured (and purchased) her gorgeous mid century toy box waaaaay back in 2007 and since then, not only ha…
Ponytail holders that even the Queen Mother would approve of
This might be the first summer where my oldest daughter has hair long enough to actually put up, and with the heat already sweltering, she rarely ever wears it down. So, on my hunt for cute ponytail holders-- hold the mammoth bows and co…
Father's Day Gifts - For the first-time new dad
You never forget your first Father's Day. Which is why we wanted to launch our Father's Day Gifts series with gift ideas for that guy who's one part sentimental, one part exhausted, and all parts awesome--the first time new dad. A big ge…