Solid as a Clock

Solid as a Clock

by | Living

Thanks to frequent military moves and furnished rentals, my daughter’s baby room decor was an eclectic mix of favorite items and gifts. Which is a nice way of saying that it had no style whatsoever.But now that’s we’re settled in one...
The Anti-Bling Pacifier

The Anti-Bling Pacifier

by | Random Coolness

With all the scary news lately (toxins and plastics and pthalates, oh my) I’m starting to look at everything that goes into my baby’s mouth in a whole new way. Starting with her pacifier.Well hooray for Zoë B organic, a shop stocked with all kinds of...
Paying it Forward (and Jewelry Too)

Paying it Forward (and Jewelry Too)

by | Doing Good

As the year draws to a close, we hope you’re looking for a few well-deserving organizations to which to bequeath a few tax-deductible dollars. Not that there’s any lack of such dot-orgs in the world, but we thought we’d add a really cool one to the...
My Blanket is Smarter Than Yours

My Blanket is Smarter Than Yours

by | Baby

Calculating the formula for the seasonally correct baby blanket is almost as complicated as the quadratic equation. Do you get a winter baby a heavy blanket that can only be used for a few months, or do you give her something that she can use later, even though the...
Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

by | Toys + Playthings

With my son working on teeth numbers 7 and 8, I’m desperate to find anything that will keep him chewing on something other than me. You think I’m kidding. But with all the research on the effects of some plastics out there, it’s tough to do...
It’s a Bird. It’s a Train…

It’s a Bird. It’s a Train…

by | Toys + Playthings

We’ve got our first ever two-child plane trip coming up and I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t a little nervous. I figure if I can pack enough fun stuff to keep the two year-old entertained, maybe I can actually suck down a cocktail and relax. On my...
Not Late, Just Picky

Not Late, Just Picky

by | Kid Style

If I don’t count the looooovely dress my mother-in-law bought my daughter (note the sarcasm inherent in the word loooooovely), I technically don’t yet have a Christmas dress for her. I’ve been waiting for just the right dress to call to me. Except...