Heal, Dog. Seriously, Heal.

Heal, Dog. Seriously, Heal.

Sometimes you really dig a piece of art just because it’s cool. But sometimes you get to know the back story and suddenly it’s that much more meaningful. Such is the case of the charming Lulu the Dog paintings from Massachusetts artist, dad and visionary...
Scooter Smackdown!

Scooter Smackdown!

At last count, we had twelve ride-on toys in our garage so I am definitely an expert in that department. Of all these toys, I want to sing the praises of two that stand out from the crowd: The Mini Micro scooter and the oddly named Skoooch. (Yes, there are three...

De-Bugging the Baby Carriage

Considering I’m not living in the Amazon, or even the deep south, I never entirely understood the appeal of those mosquito nets that go over the baby carriage. And then, last week, my baby got bit by a tick. Yikes. She’s fine, but I can only imagine what...
The Luxury Baby Wipe. For Very Lucky Newborns.

The Luxury Baby Wipe. For Very Lucky Newborns.

A high-end baby wipe? It was bound to happen. The new Baby Silk cleansing towelettes from MD Moms (who we looooove) are just wonderful if you are up to shelling out $12 for a pack of 72. But here’s what you get for that cash: Natural moisturizers like organic...

It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod Nursery

Since having kids, I’m definitely understanding the joys of multipurpose kids furniture: Dressers with changing pads on top, children’s tables with toy storage underneath, infant car seats that function as rockers. One of the latest entrants into the...

The Annual Cool Mom Picks Dad Tattoo Tee Reco

Every year we fall in love with the idea of the kids surprising dad in a cool daddy tattoo tee on Father’s Day. The most hard-core, manly man, I-only-watch-Steven-Segal-movies papa will melt at the sight of his beloved progeny avowing their love for him in 100%...
Practically Fashionable Baby Blankets

Practically Fashionable Baby Blankets

We’ve written on occasion about our aversion to baby blankets that are too pretty to use. To say nothing of being spit up on, peed on, caught in the rain and soaked with other substances of unknown origin. All-weather blankets are a godsend, but they’re...