I know, I know, another appliqued t-shirt for kids. Or at least that's what I was thinking until I got my hands on the adorable creations by sisters and moms Autumn Durbin and Erin Payne of Noodle and Meatball . There was something appea…
Even though my mother-in-law insisted on photos of my then 6-month old daughter in this ridiculous lace and velvet number, when it came down to holiday parties and Christmas day, we stuck her in a comfy, festive one piece. You can bet we…
With all the holiday invitations coming up, I'm trying to broaden the girls' party wardrobe without succumbing to either scary appliquéd sweaters or velvets and tulles that will be a bitch to get the Christmas punch out of. Sparrow LA is…
Feet certainly don't get any cuter with age, so I figure I might as well leave my kids' toes bare for as long as I can. But while bare toes are adorable, they look a little out of place paired with a velveteen dress or flannel trousers i…
Dear employer, I respectfully request that from now on you pay me in Euros. Or possibly Yen. Because then I'd be far more likely to be able to afford the black and grey collared dress from Verde Mela for my daughter at West Village Kids …
I've learned in my humble five years as a parent that no matter how hard you try, kids are going to like what they like - and around here it's trucks and mermaids . But what I have figured out is that it doesn't necessarily have to be th…
I've never been one to coordinate every aspect of my baby's clothes, which is obvious based on the blue socks, pink pants, and yellow onesie my newborn is sporting right now. But I will say there have been times when I've bought some pre…
We're a no-shoes-in-the-house kind of family, which is no problem in the summer. But when the cold weather arrives, I'm stuck with a couple of kids with darn chilly feet. If you've got a kid who thinks slippers are torture devices, then …
Considering we were just wearing shorts last week in Atlanta, the cold snap took me and my son's poor little head by surprise. No wonder when I tried the hat from Eli's Lids on him, he refused to take it off. Designed and handmade by mom…
When my girls hit shoe sizes in the double digits, I was dismayed at how grown up some of the styles were. Heels for a preschooler? Eek. Thankfully, the new line of fall shoes by Eleven , the big brother/sister line of CMP fave See Kai R…
With just a week to go, it's time to admit that your grand plans for making your kid's Halloween costume are simply an overambitious fantasy. Really, points for good intentions and all, but it's time to get back to reality. Fortunately, …
With a son who is obsessed with all things that go, it's not a surprise that his favorite shirts are covered in adorable little planes, trains, and automobiles. And now, a new addition: The ultimate motorcycle shirt from our good friends…
As my son marches out of toddlerhood, I find myself swooning over clothes that bridge the gap between baby and big boy. Take this pint-sized black and white bowler shirt by LilaFrances , just one of the adorable options at the shop. This…
Last weekend I had to buy baby gifts for two kids who are now toddlers, because the pressure I put on myself to buy something so useful and practical and cool and life-changing is so great that I end up procrastinating. For more than a y…
When I lived in the frozen north, my favorite part of warmer weather was definitely the bright colors and flounces of my daughter's spring wardrobe. But that was before I discovered Kit + Lili and realized that all that vibrancy can be a…
If only there was a way to get fabulous clothing, accessories, and other merchandise while helping others in need . Oh, wait--there is. Shopping at Nest is truly the best of both worlds -- the money from your purchases of various artisan…
We're always looking out for multicultural dolls, toys and gifts for kids , but so many of them sort of run out of inspiration after the whole "let's do a multiculural doll, toy and gift" part. Besitos Designs , however nails it. The con…
I love Halloween, but prefer it when all the decor falls into to the realm of tasteful instead of "ohmigosh, did you see that crazy thing?" That's one reason I want Details soft felt Halloween hair clips at The Silly Wagon which are full…
Does a baby girl need a faux fur vest like the one from France's Jean Bourget? Of course not. But would it totally make your day every time you dressed her in it? Absolutely. Especially when holiday card photo time rolls around and you w…
I love the story behind Mookimoo : A seasoned US Coast Guard couple has a baby and six weeks later, she has to go back to work so he turns stay-at-home-dad. He slowly grows into the role managing diaper explosions and feeding routines li…
It is just so very O Henry that I've got a job giving me access to the cutest barrettes on the planet, and a little girl who refuses to wear them. Even so, when we opened up the package from Little Chirpy Bird and examined designer Cindy…
Yes, I'm biased as a (718) resident myself, but truly, who wouldn't want one of the adorable Je T'aime Brooklyn kids tees from Atsuyo + Akiko? People who hate Coney Island? People who hate They Might Be Giants? People who hate sitting in…
Eco-friendly shoes may conjure up images of Birkenstocks or novelty moccasins from a gift stop in Maine, but more and more, the big brands are embracing small steps towards general environmental do-gooding. Now it's Stride-Rite , that ch…
Okay so stop it with the cute baby socks already. Seriously. I mean it. How many times can we be like, no-- these are the cutest ever. Oh no wait... these are. Well, at least one more time since we discovered the 80's inspired, dad-desig…