Cool-ing Up the Nursery

Cool-ing Up the Nursery

We love Skip*Hop because everything this mom-run company makes is smartly designed, good-looking, and generally affordable. Well as of yesterday, after having conquered the world of diaper bags and feeding accessories, Skip*Hop has come out with some pretty snazzy...
Green. Practically.

Green. Practically.

If you love the idea of being that cool mom who brings her own canvas tote to the convenience store – but know that you never in a million years will be able to cram a canvas tote in your already overstuffed diaper bag – have we got a solution for you. The...
The Modern Mama’s Teddy Bear Motif

The Modern Mama’s Teddy Bear Motif

While I wanted to avoid baby gift thank you notes that were too babyish, I found that scribbling heartfelt words of appreciation for the squeaky rabbit toy across note cards bearing funky geometrics, was definitely a thematic disconnect. If you’re ready to to...
Wait, So Girls Like Robots Too?

Wait, So Girls Like Robots Too?

It’s amazing how quick some boutiques are to put the robot tees under "boyswear." Man, aren’t we like 3 decades past the notion of girls only wearing pink ruffle shirts with ballerina spelled out in glitter?So we’re very impressed with hip...
Sleep Well, Baby. Very Very Verrrrry Well.

Sleep Well, Baby. Very Very Verrrrry Well.

So what good is it feeding our babies organic milk out of BPA-free bottles, dressing them in organic onesies and letting them gnaw on non-toxic crayons if we’re going to let them spend 14 hours a day sleeping on a big pile of chemicals? Thus, the appeal of...
Chocolate Bunnies Without the Sugar Hangover

Chocolate Bunnies Without the Sugar Hangover

My mother was notorious for putting together a healthy Easter basket – animal crackers, pretzel sticks, and carob balls. Ick. While my two little ones  most certainly do not need any more opportunities to ingest sweets, I also don’t...
A Little Swing for Spring

A Little Swing for Spring

You know I’ve got a severe case of winter-itis when I’m caressing the lightweight cotton dresses in my daughter’s dresser, fantasizing about the first moment I can get her dressed in a single article of clothing and call it a day. Top on my list: the...
See Kai Run. Maybe Strut a Little.

See Kai Run. Maybe Strut a Little.

The new Kais are here! Yippee! Mamas who know the brand (as in, pretty much my entire Brooklyn neighborhood, judging from their children’s feet) love See Kai Run shoes for any number of reasons. The handmade shoes are comfy and flexible but sturdy, the styles...