Dear leprechauns: Here’s the adult St. Patrick’s Day treat Mama wants.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

They’re bright green, they’re pretty, and they’re for grown-ups only, which  makes these Absinthe Chocolate Cordials the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat for someone like me. If that mischievous leprechaun’s going to pee green in my potty...

Chewbeads’ new soft baby rattle and teether is so chic it could pass as a bracelet. That rattles.

by Kate Etue | Baby

A baby rattle has to be one of the most iconic baby gifts of all time so we love looking for cool ones. We’ve found some amazing wooden rattles and soft rattles out there, but one of my favorites may be the brand new Mercer soft baby rattle from one of our...

If you’re not a Gilt member yet, here’s 25 very good reasons why you should be.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

It’s crazy to imagine that anyone who shops isn’t yet a member of Gilt Group yet. We’ve seen them grow over the years from mere flash sale site, to a major retail force, with men’s clothes, maternity, food, and even city-specific sales....

Heart for Heart Dolls: Because African Girl Dolls, Mexican Girl Dolls and Laotian Girl Dolls are just as fun as the American ones.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

While I have finally come around to accept my daughter’s affinity for American Girl Dolls, suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection. I cannot say enough wonderful...

Tips for leaving baby overnight for the first time. Other than “don’t freak out.”

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style, Tips + Tricks

We’re parents too. We sure know that leaving baby overnight for the first time can be a tough–very tough–decision. But if you’ve got family or close friends near by and willing, it can be an opportunity to catch up on sleep (the gift that keeps...

Monster Defense Brave Spray is good news for you, bad news for monsters.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Tips + Tricks

Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? I am, but it’s not from ghosts or even monsters–just a kid in my house who firmly believes in them. Instead of calling Ghostbusters, I’ve discovered this yummy-smelling Monster Defense...

Free, printable coloring pages for kids from real illustrators, not clip art.

by Kate Etue | DIY

The team behind  the Lost My Name personalized books for kids blew us away last year with their sophisticated, clever, custom books for kids that don’t just drop your child’s name into a template story. Instead, the main character goes on an adventure that...

The best DIY Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas on a shoestring.

by Stacie Billis | Party Ideas

Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It’s such a wonderful theme, isn’t it? And when a superhero, Lego, or Star Wars birthday party isn’t quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry unbirthday tea...

Handmade gifts from Far and Wide Collective that look good and do good.

by Melissa | Fashion

After scooping up some handmade jewelry at a street bazaar during a recent trip to Mexico, I started yearning for even more handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories with an origin slightly more interesting than what I see in mall store chains. We love finding...

What does the fox say? Let me tell you the time.

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

I was lucky enough to receive a Tree by Kerri Lee baby gift from my co-publisher Liz when I had my fourth daughter and it’s one of my favorite pieces. Her work has appeared many times in our baby shower gift guide, and while I’m in love with everything of...