Return to (Stylish) Sender

Return to (Stylish) Sender

by | Random Coolness

After addressing way too manyof my two-year-old’s birthday invites, I realized the onlyreturn address labels I had werethe free ones from charities that remind you you still need to send them a little something-something in return. These labels aren’t so...
What They Don’t Tell You In Lamaze Class

What They Don’t Tell You In Lamaze Class

by | Kids

Topping my list of things they really should teach you in your birthing class but don’t (and it’s a long list, believe me) is the variety of afflictions affecting your nether regions, post-baby. Who knew it would be like giving birth all over again! So...
Luka-ing Good

Luka-ing Good

by | Kids

I know it’s only October, but those gift-giving holidays are just around the corner. And while we know your spouse or sigOth is probably a savvy gift giver, it can’t hurt to gently nudge him in a particular direction. So why not bookmark Luka...
The Princess Who Rocks

The Princess Who Rocks

by | Entertainment + Media

Not being a big fan of today’s little girl "princess culture", I was skeptical about a new kids’ album by a group called Princess Katie and Racer Steve. But Songs for the Coolest Kids turned out to be an exciting new find for me. The title...
Adopting Style

Adopting Style

by | Doing Good

I just received an email from a friend who’s recently returned from Kyrgyzstan with his beautiful new adopted daughter. Another friend is currently in China on a similar mission, and then CMP received an email from the author of a popular adoption blog–all...
Keeping the Baby Dry. Outside the Diaper at Least.

Keeping the Baby Dry. Outside the Diaper at Least.

by | Baby

Despite my reaction to the contrary at my baby shower, I soon realized that one can never have too many blankets.. Some are lightweight, some are warm, some work for swaddling, some are so ugly, they’re just the thing to toss in the car trunk for emergencies....
Keeping a High Profile

Keeping a High Profile

by | Cards + Stationery

I’m always thrilled to bits to get personal, handwritten notes. But I can’t help but snicker when I get a thank you note supposedly written in first-person by a newborn. Are the new parents already outsourcing their chores to these (clearly gifted)...
Works Like a Diaper Bag, Feels Like a Purse

Works Like a Diaper Bag, Feels Like a Purse

by | Baby

I admit that at first, I fell victim to the ugly pricy diaper bag. Then I transitioned to the large purse, which has worked well for me since my daughter reached toddlerdom. However, with #2 arriving in a few months and the threat of leaky bottles looming, it’s...