Thank your lucky stars

Thank your lucky stars

With my mother-in-law the faithful member of her local Irish Club who makes Irish Potatoes from scratch every year, you can bet we’re pretty big on the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. But while I might slug the green beer and and chow down on corn beef...
Kids slippers with values parents love too

Kids slippers with values parents love too

Oh how I love the adorable children’s slippers from Satch and Sol. But more importantly, my daughters love them. They don’t know that these soft slippers are handmade from felted wool and suede soles by a fair trade artisan cooperative. They don’t...
Get your kicks, Graffeeti-style

Get your kicks, Graffeeti-style

I used to draw on my sneakers as a child. It drove my mother crazy. Guess what my kids do with their sneakers? (I think my mom put them up to it.)With Graffeeti shoes, though, kids can color away. The special markers work together with the shoe’s surface like a...
The hightops for high waters

The hightops for high waters

It may still be the beginning of March (and the beginning of Daylight Savings Time – whoopeeee!) but April showers are on the horizon. I love the idea of getting my kids rainboot ready with a pair of these fantastic new Converse-style hightop rainboots from...
Sun protection clothing? Almost that time again.

Sun protection clothing? Almost that time again.

I’ll do whatever it takes to help my kids avoid the pain of a sunburn– and avoid me having to listen to them whine about it– but even so, sometimes I forget to reapply sunscreen or miss a spot. My bad.UV Skinz sun protection swimwear is a great...
Went to a garden party

Went to a garden party

With the world kind of in flux these days, I’m definitely finding myself gravitating towards soft, simple, children’s clothing that harkens back to a simpler time– whether or not that simpler time is more legend than fact. In any case, a few clicks...
A little Rat Pack for your rug rat

A little Rat Pack for your rug rat

Some people think having a sense of environmental awareness and a sense of humor are mutually exclusive. This awesome kids’ Mensch t-shirt featuring Sammy Davis Jr. proves them wrong. In fact the folks at Curly Monkey take irreverent and eco-friendly to a whole...
Crowning glory

Crowning glory

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...