The baby book that will have you wanting to make a baby book.
Like most new parents I know, you’re probably wanting to keep a baby book to capture all those firsts: first smile, baby steps, first blurbs (trust me, they’re blurbs not words). But if you’re as harried a first-time mother as I am, you may soon discover...
Too cool for the kiddie pool: We’ve got 5 of the cutest reusable swim diapers for boys.
While I love a classic sailboat print as much as the next mama, I’ve been looking to find something a little fresher for my son’s big debut at the kiddie pool this summer. And OMG these reusable swim diaper for boys (and, hey, girls too!) are just the...
Target’s new Pride tees for kids: Because love is love, and parents are parents
If you’re a parent and you haven’t been to a Target lately (what?) be sure to check out their new, super cool Target’s PRIDE tee collection for kids in time for June’s Pride Month. They’re wonderfully designed featuring motives that go beyond...
6 simple tips for making a baby book when you’re a busy new parent. You can do it!
One of the biggest mom guilt woes (or badges if you’re a proud Type B Mom) is the lack of a completed baby book. We hear it from so many readers over the years, and I get it! Even the best-laid plans can go south once there’s a real, live baby with needs...
The world’s cutest baby playmats: We found a contender!
When you’ve got a baby who’s tummy-timing all over the house, it’s nice to have something for her floor exercises that goes beyond a slippity blanket or boring bath towel. We’ve BTDT and what we wanted for our little ones? Something cushioned,...
We found the most adorably modern, modest, mix-and-match swimsuits for kids. So many problems solved!
Each spring, one of our readers’ favorite posts is our recommendations for cute, modest swimsuits for girls that are stylish but not…you know…a little old for them. We’ll have our latest version coming soon! But in the meanwhile, I’m so...
Organic kids and baby clothing: 7 labels we love in every price range
The spring cleaning bug has hit, and I’m getting ready to tackle my kids’ closets. It’s a big job. And today of all days, being that it’s Earth Day, I’m inspired to think greener when it comes to my kids’ clothes. While I’m...
5 genius nursery organization tips, for new parents drowning in baby stuff.
Having a new baby is completely life-changing in the best possible way…and, in some harder-to-embrace ways too. (Looking at you, complete lack of sleep.) If you’re anything like me, a house that’s in chaos will make you feel even more stressed than...
The limited-edition Bugaboo Niark1 stroller: Parenting gear with serious street cred.
My youngest is just about to age out of her stroller, which is a shame because the brand new Bugaboo Niark1 stroller limited-edition accessories is crazy cool. In this collaboration, Bugaboo gave French graphic artist Sébastien Féraut (a.k.a. Niark1) free reign to...
10 sweet first Easter gifts for the new baby in your life
If the new spring season also means a new baby in your family, don’t miss these 10 sweet first Easter gifts we’ve found at some of our favorite indie shops and makers this year. From keepsake ornaments to baby wraps so cute you won’t be able to...
When words aren’t enough: A goodbye to Amy Krouse Rosenthal
It’s always a strange and complex feeling to feel the loss of someone you’ve never actually met, but that’s just what I feel right now, learning of today’s passing of author and mom of three, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This is one woman who...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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