Books for boys, beyond baseball

Books for boys, beyond baseball

by | Books for Kids

When I go to teacher conferences, the thing I hear the most about my son– always said with great reverence– is, Wow, he sure likes to read! I come from an entire family of readers, so this doesn’t seem odd to me… but it is odd, because boys...
The mood necklace

The mood necklace

by | Kids

I’m intrigued by the idea of versatile, interchangeable jewelry; however, I have to admit that interchangeable rings, necklaces and bracelets of the sort I usually see at the jewelry store rarely strike me as something I’d actually wear. But when I saw...
Welcome to the jungle

Welcome to the jungle

by | Art + Decor

Thankfully, I have undergone a baby mobile intervention since having our first child, and am happy to report that we are free of all fuzzy, robotic sounding mobiles in our home, mostly due to the amazing choices out there today. Like this beautiful Petit Collage baby...
Crackity SNAPPITY POPPITY Pop!

Crackity SNAPPITY POPPITY Pop!

by | Books for Kids

I’m a woman without singing ability. Also, my sense of rhythm is limited to 4/4 time. But when my daughter developed an interest in scat after hearing about it on a kids’ television show, it was time for some musical research. No need for my kid to be...
Ouchies: Turning owies into art

Ouchies: Turning owies into art

by | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

They say hell hath no fury like a child denied a Band-Aid, but that’s only because they’ve not seen one of my kids offered the wrong Band-Aid (which is even worse). Heaven forbid I have nothing left but butterflies when my son has an invisible...
The year of the owl

The year of the owl

by | Art + Decor

If you haven’t noticed, 2009 appears to be the year of the owl– at least when it comes to baby accessories. I suppose that it’s sort of fitting, seeing as how owls are awake all night long, not unlike some babies I know. Sigh.At least this lovely...
Party animals

Party animals

by | Toys + Playthings

I guess I have birthday gifts on the brain this week after finding those cute crowns. Today’s pick: The Raplapas party animals. Each adorable stuffed pig, elephant, bird or rabbit is soft (ooh, cotton velvet), cuddly and topped off with a party hat, making it an...
Mmm, milky

Mmm, milky

by | Uncategorized

I never thought I’d say this but I’m kind of over lavender room sprays. Especially for the nursery, I want something a little fresher and cleaner, not so sweet. And then I found the Milk fragrance from the environmentally responsible St Louis apothecary, K...
Crowning glory

Crowning glory

by | Kid Style

In an effort to spend less on disposable birthday party supplies, I’m loving so many of the beautiful crowns and princess hats I keep discovering. The latest: this handmade kids’ wool felt crown from Asheville designer Liz Stiglets of Cozy Blue. I love the...
Yeehaw, bibs!

Yeehaw, bibs!

by | Baby

I admire the smart momtrepreneurs out there that have created alternabibs that don’t look like bibs. Because as I’ve made very clear, I really hate bibs. But I hate changing my 4-month old’s clothes three times a day even more than I hate bibs. So...