Bling for Braniacs

Bling for Braniacs

I’ve got a nagging fear that today’s generation of girls, growing up in Swarovski-studded shirts that say future model, are in for quite a shock when they get older and do not, in fact, turn out to be models. Some of them might become icky things like...
Shades of Brilliance

Shades of Brilliance

I see the racks of kid’s sunglasses at the superstores and while the hot pink princess shades might seem terribly cute to my daughter, they do nothing to protect her from the sun–or make me keen on buying them. If you’ve got beach weekends or pool...
Che What?

Che What?

You know a trend has peaked when the parodies start making the rounds. And the best one we’ve seen yet: This new take on the already ooooold Che Guevara tee at DryGoods.com that says I have no idea who this is. While it’s absolutely hilarious on a toddler,...
Look Ma, No Tractors

Look Ma, No Tractors

I’ve got girls around the house. So admittedly I’m not as impacted by the shortage of cool boys’ duds out there as my friends who continually beg me to track down "clothes with no tractors." Who knew there was such a backlash against heavy...
Equal Opportunity Guitar Tee

Equal Opportunity Guitar Tee

If the kids’ clothing motifs are any indication, rock n roll fantasies are strictly for boys. They get shirts featuring drums, guitars, the upright bass–while girls are stuck with glittery pink groupie shirts that say stuff like rock n roll princess. Now...
Vamos A La Playa

Vamos A La Playa

I’m all for a cute halter bikini on me (when I’m in my best possible shape) but on my 3 year old? Call me a fuddy-duddy butI’d prefer something that covers her just a bit more. Besides, slathering suntan lotion all over a constantly moving little...
Taming Flyaways with Flies

Taming Flyaways with Flies

My friend’s daughter has a thing for bugs. Each year, her mom throws a birthday bash with insect-themed decorations and goody bags. The problem is finding unique gifts for this bug-crazy gal that she doesn’t already have. (And after the ant farm incident...
Ooooooooh La La!

Ooooooooh La La!

Wee see a whoooole lotta onesies trying to track down cool products to review here. You have no idea how many onesies. Easily a million. So when we tell you we’ve come across ones that are fabulously unique and that you must click over immediately, heed our...
Monkeybar Buddies: Clothes For Hanging Around

Monkeybar Buddies: Clothes For Hanging Around

Year after year, my mother outfitted me in dresses that were fine for the classroom, but completely inappropriate for the playground. While all the other girls wore slacks and hung upside down from the monkey bars, I stood off to the side and silently cursed my...