Berry beautiful holiday cards
These days you can spread “good will on earth” while being kind to it as well. But let’s be honest, not all eco-friendly cards are created equal. The Winter Berry Holiday Cards we spotted from the new line of eco-friendly cards available at Red...
I always knew books could save the world
I suppose they could’ve come up with a different name for Better World Books, but when you’re really making a better world for everyone through a love of books, well, the name fits. Perfectly.Next time you shop for books, consider the option that is both...
Baby Bjorn makes the bouncy seat of my dreams
BabyBjorn did a really brilliant thing when they launched their fantastic, comfy new BabySitter Balance bouncy seat – they created an adult-size version and let the product review editors all sit in it. What they didn’t do is figure out a way to cajole us...
Do animals smile? Anamalz do.
All three of my kids totally dig toy animals. Even the baby happily bangs the horse and cow and pig against the roof of our wooden play barn. It’s pretty easy to see that a bunch of new animal figurines would make fantastic stocking stuffers around here, and...
Nap + Cuddle = Nuddle
The weather is finally turning cold here in Colorado, which means that it’s time to begin our annual battle over the thermostat. My husband turns it up, I turn it down, and round and round we go until April.I think I might have finally figured out a way to...
Beaba Babycook: Now you’re cooking, mama
Call me ecologically bankrupt, but I’m willing to pay for convenience. Disposable dipes and wipes are a mainstay around here, as was jarred baby food–until I tried the Beaba Babycook. (Update: Now the Beaba Babycook Pro, shown below.) This little gadget...
The Daily Grommet: Another enjoyable time (and money) suck on the web.
Here at CMP, we see a lot of fabulous products created by entrepreneurs. But we don’t always get a chance to delve deeper into the stories behind those products. So we’ve been waiting eagerly for the brand new product discovery site, The Daily Grommet...
Pictures of you
I love to choose sentimental, personal gifts that say something more than “I dropped $50 on you.” (Hello, gift cards.) Problem is, sentimental, personal gifts can border on cheesy if you aren’t choosy.The design-your-own photo frames from Designs by...
When you care enough not to leave your sitter a novel
I’ve tried to use babysitter notepads, but they’re either too labor intensive, or they don’t have spots for the information I think is important. So I usually end up just writing out my own on a blank piece of paper, until I found the Babysitter...
Soy to the World: Greener greetings from My Good Greetings
I have a confession to make: Generally I am terrible when it comes to sending out holiday cards. I always intend on ordering the photo ones, but there have been years when I just don’t get around to it. Well, this year I’ve got another excuse to plan...
Take note. Or better yet, give one.
This past weekend, no one was going to mistake my son for the MVP of his soccer team but he did try his best. It was the perfect occasion for one of the playing card-sized notes from Kiddo Kards: One that said Especially for you on the front and on the back, I am so...
