When I was in Japan a few years ago, I tried desperately to pack my suitcase full with as much adorableness as possible. But lucky for me (and you), I don't have to endure the super long plane ride to stock up on imported Japanese goodie…
Of all the things to gawk at, at the sprawling Atlantis Resort last weekend, there was one thing that seemed to catch the eye of every editor there--the bright, kid-friendly cooking utensils in the Kids Club. Sadly when I found info on t…
I have to appreciate any shop with the cajones to put out something called the Child Labour Collection ; but then again, I'd expect nothing less from our irreverent friends across the pond at Twisted Twee. I'm laughing at the silkscreen …
There's no shortage of Valentine's Day attire for little girls (like the Kideko heart pajamas we found this week) , but when it comes to boys, it's pretty slim pickings. And I get it. Dressing a boy in a rose-colored heart shirt is a tou…
We're huge Olivia fans 'round these parts - the book is a well-worn favorite at bedtime, and the Olivia TV series is a special treat. So I was so happy to see a new book hit the shelves recently starring our favorite difficult swine - Ol…
Valentine's Day or not , I am so taken with the new heart pajamas from Kideko, it's almost a shame that they're designed to be worn in the dark. The color is wildly vibrant in person, reminiscent of European brands like Kit+Lili and Plas…
Our love for the creative handmade wooden teethers from Little Sapling Toys runs deep, and this adorable American Sign Language "I love you" teether is no exception. And just in time for Valentine's Day to boot. Using reclaimed or FSC ce…
We're always excited to learn when there's something new going on at The Fine Art of Family, one of our favorite-est ever independent designers of heirloom keepsake jewelry . Because it's inevitably something we will covet. But while not…
All things being equal, I will admit I enjoy reviewing warm beachy family resorts more than, say, iPhone apps. So when I had the opportunity to check out the new Kids Club at the Atlantis Resort Bahamas last week on a press trip with my …
I am dying over the awesomeness that is the "Say What" personalized stationery gift sets from past CMP pick, Just Jenn Designs . Just email the designer a good headshot of your child (or dog or BFF) that can be easily silhouetted, and sh…
We love wooden toys, but let's face it, there's often more room in our kids' hearts (and hands) for those that are cuddly, plush and less likely to leave a mark when you fall asleep on top of one. Evidently the eco-minded designers of No…
The more time I spend around other people's babies, the more I realize how lucky I was that my own weren't the types to end up with more peas on their bodies than in their mouths at meal time. For those kids who like to get a little more…
So when I first saw the email from Jennifer Dutcher asking us to check out her new business called Rock-a-thigh Baby , I admit to having visions of baby high heels and feather boas. On the contrary, this mom of four has created a pretty …
After yet another visit to the Beehive Co-op in Atlanta, Kristen ran home to tell me about some great new finds, and I'm starting to get jealous that the one in New York is up in Westchester and not in the city. Or better, Brooklyn. Righ…
Expat mums in the US or those just enamored (or enamoured ?) of European baby products will be delighted to know that Tommee Tippee , Britain's #1 megabrand of sippies and bottles is about to flood American malls - or at least those with…
After much, much deliberation, we are soooo pleased to announce the winners of our first Valentine's Day color-your-own card contest with our friends at Etsy . We scoured through your amazing entries and picked our 12--yep, we just could…
When one of my favorite local shops is having a 20-70% off clearance sale , I'd be remiss if I didn't drop everything I'm doing, head to the website, and click on every single category immediately. You know, just to see . In this case it…
As the New York City taxpayer amongst us, I felt it my sworn duty (so help me Bloomberg) to try the New York Pizza flavor Pirate's Booty recently introduced by Robert's Gourmet. You know, the beloved makers of all-natural treats for pare…
I am an advocate of the notion that great gift wrap can make everything more special, and poking around 1000 Markets, I was happy to stumble upon the Valentines Heart Favor Box from designer Jennifer Jermantowicz of Pasaii Design Studio.…
We are so excited by the phenomenal entries flying in for our Valentine's Day color-your-own card design contest in partnership with Etsy to support the Children's Heart Foundation . Competition is getting so tough we may just have to le…
My daughter has a crazy affection for her little bathrobe, especially now while the mornings are cold. She throws it on over her pajamas for breakfast, and there's something so sweet about it to me - as if a bathrobe makes every morning …
I just had a discussion with a friend about how beautiful file folders can make an instant difference in your mood when you sit down at your desk , whether that desk is in a cozy nook of your bedroom or in the midst of white cubicle hell…
Not every relationship is sappy and sentimental and traditional. If I were to get my sigOth some kind of flowery Hallmark card for Valentine's Day and a bottle of cologne I think he'd wonder who'd replaced me with the fembot. But the cus…
My parents can't help it - they see something cute for the kids and they buy it. I suppose that's The Prerogative Of The Grandparent. My only hope is that their version of cute is my version of cute (and that it doesn't happen to be load…
