Something for those poor new babies who will always get the combined birthday/holiday gift the rest of their lives.
If you’re like me, your baby will be sitting up quite nicely by the time the birth announcements go out. In fact, you might think to yourself, I have to do holiday cards anyway, why not just wait?Why not, indeed?You can do it all this holiday season with...
A Fairy for all Seasons
It’s always nice cracking open some children’s books to get your kids into the spirit of the holidays, but not every parent is looking to do it through biblical tales or the Santa story. A cool alternative: Positive Spin Press offers three fairy...
The only thing cooler than giving kids books for Christmas – giving kids personalized books
As I read my own childhood picture books to my daughter, I also read the handwritten dedication penned on the first page of most of them. To Rita, on her third birthday, from Mommy and Daddy. To Rita, from Grandma and Grandpa. But of course that was long before...
Deck the walls with pretty things
With certain types of decor, your standard glittery, tinsel-y holiday trimmings just don’t fit. They’re festive, sure, but sometimes you just need something simple, something sophisticated. Something cool. For those occasions, think we’ve found...
Hand sanitizer that smells like a spa, not a distillery
I tote hand sanitizer–referred to in our house as “goo”–pretty much everywhere. I’m not a germaphobe, but we do seem to have recurring interactions with petting zoos and gross gas station restrooms. I’m not picky about my hand...
Painting without fear. Or formaldehyde.
When I was pregnant, I painted three pieces of furniture out in the cold because I was so freaked out about what the paint fumes could do to the bébé. But when you’re pregnant is precisely when you decide you must paint right now. Fear not, panicked mamas,...
Your Kid’s Name Up in Lights (Sort of).
In further developments regarding the quest to free my daughter’s room from licensed characters, I’ve discovered custom name wall art from City Art Photography. Each letter is a unique original photograph taken of individual letters for a...
Adorn your keys, you classy thing you
I haven’t had a keychain since college, when we attached our keys to ID holders and waved them around at football games. Since I’ve (hopefully) evolved since then, I’ve decided to add a little personality and style to my keys. At least until they,...
Why no, she’s not a boy. Funny you should ask.
The first day of kindergarten is tough enough, but imagine little Yoon’s horror when a bunch of kids try to get her to stand in line with the boys because of her short hair. So starts the tale of Something for School, by Hyun Young Lee, a nice break from the...
