Halloween goodies, guaranteed sugar-free

Halloween goodies, guaranteed sugar-free

You know what comes with a week’s worth of Halloween parties, right? Candy. Way too darn much candy. So instead of doing goody bags for my daughter and her preschool classmates, I’m snagging some of these awesome paper shadow puppets from Orange Moon...
As the crow flies

As the crow flies

I’m already on record as not being a fan of fluffy pastel nursery decor.  How are children supposed to develop good design sensibilities if you don’t show them the way?This striking mobile from Contexture, aptly named “As the Crow Flies,”...
Quilted, collaged, and just plain cool

Quilted, collaged, and just plain cool

Chicago artist Kelly Ventura is making beautiful original art with fabric, paper, buttons and adorable stitching that you’ll want to leave on the wall well past the disassembling of the crib. Her Etsy shop, The Urban Thimble, has wearables, as well, but once...
How to talk to your daughter about [her period]

How to talk to your daughter about [her period]

My daughter chuckled nervously as the DVD from the My First Period Kit began with the image of Dr. Chrystal de Freitas facing a group of tweens and their moms. But within minutes we were both riveted. Where else were we going to see a tampon inserted into a balloon?...
Baby gifts to support the boobies

Baby gifts to support the boobies

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us, and with it, an influx of pitches, press releases and pleas to feature any number of pink ribbon-adorned cr…um, stuff. We’re all for supporting one of the most fantastic causes out there, but if you’re not...
Your Kid’s Name Up in Lights (Sort of).

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...
I think I’ll go for a walk outside now

I think I’ll go for a walk outside now

Snap the ingenious Strolling Tote by Built NY to your stroller handle and you’ll no longer need to haul a 20-pound diaper bag for a 30-minute walk. We spotted this tote and immediately recognized it as the perfect size for a diaper and wipes, a cell phone and...
Monsters Giving Back

Monsters Giving Back

You rarely need a reason to buy jewelry, but the best one is when it’s supporting a fantastic cause. That’s the case with the  limited edition Metal for Monsters pieces from our friends at Blend Creations.They’ve collaborated with 9 different...