Finally, the comfiest, most easy to clean, most stylish booster seat. (Can you tell we’re excited?)

by Lexi Petronis | Kitchen + Dining

If there is a stage called “Booster Seat Battles,” none of the parenting books have mentioned it–but that’s exactly what my family is currently dealing with. The 2-year-old has refused to sit in a booster, preferring instead to reach up over...

Kids’ name labels get the chevron touch

by Lexi Petronis | Cards + Stationery

We love chevrons around here–on everything from baby blankets and hats to birthday favor bags and onesies. Their cool, retro School House Rock vibe somehow translates into the perfect pattern for modern kids. So the name labels from Namemaker, for...

The Serenity Star is here, and every new parent’s dream has been answered.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

Let me tell you a little about why I’m in love with the Serenity Star: when our daughter was first born, we were– like all parents of newborns– suddenly ruled by sleep and eating schedules. It was exhausting and stressful, made even more so because...

4 ways to give back this Father’s Day, in honor of Dad

by Lexi Petronis | Uncategorized

As much as we know that dads love a present on Father’s Day, not every dad expects one. In fact, certain charity-minded dads might not even want one. That’s why we’re highlighting these four nonprofits that are doing cool things–and who need...

Because every tot needs a jalopy or six

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

My kids’ rooms sometimes remind me of Las Vegas, and not because of there’s always the possibility I might win a multimillion dollar jackpot when I go in them. No, despite my best intentions, they each house a lot of beeping, whirring, brightly-colored...

A Father’s Day gift from the kid. Of the kid.

by Lexi Petronis | Cards + Stationery

We’ve recently shared 10 of our favorite personalized Father’s Day gifts, and now there’s one more we’re in love with. Now let me first tell you, normally, I get a little panicked about Father’s Day gift-giving, while consoling myself...

How do hoodie bath towels for kids get better? It’s a snap.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby, Kid Style

Standard hoodie bath towels for kids seem to have one major drawback: they slip off. Once you let your damp toddler loose, there’s no way that towel’s staying on that newly clean little head. [don’t miss an exclusive limited time discount after the...

If toddlers could write poetry, it would go something like this

by Lexi Petronis | Books for Adults

Poems about children and parenting can be kind of, um, hit or miss. Whether it’s too saccharin or just too earnest, I’m not sure–all I know is that it often leaves me vaguely uncomfortable. (And I was a creative writing major!) Not the case with To...

It’s a lovey. Or a rug. Or a stuffed animal. Or wait…

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

Confession: I’ve never totally understood the stuffed-animals-that-turn-into-blankets thing. Pulling a blankie out of a stuffed animal’s middle always seemed kind of… weird.  Of course, it’s not up to me–kids seem to love them. And...

Belated Mother’s Day Gift – Up to 70% off nursing and maternity wear. The cute stuff.

by Lexi Petronis | Baby, Fashion

The sad news is that CMP favorite Polarn O. Pyret is discontinuing the maternity and nursing items from their MAMA Collection. The good news? The entire stock has just gone on crazy sale. Save 70% off maternity and nursing wear now while you can still get it. This is...