Matchy-Matchy, Not Tacky-Tacky

Matchy-Matchy, Not Tacky-Tacky

by | Kids

As a fairly style conscious woman, I always thought that looking put together, in body, mind and home was an easy, natural thing. Until I had a kid. And then another one. And nowit takes as much energy as I can muster just to pick out a bag that goes with my barely...
Boyz in the Hoodie

Boyz in the Hoodie

by | Baby, Kid Style

As much time as I spend on the web tracking down cool clothes for kids, I’m admit I’m still often at a loss for gifts when I hear a friend has a boy on the way. If only I liked those sailor suits, things would be a whole lot easier. And then I discovered...
A Bag for Every Season

A Bag for Every Season

by | Kids

Why is it that it’s acceptable to have fifteen purses in your closet that serve very specific functions, but then people look at you funny if you want to register for more than one diaper bag? Sometimes a girl needs a little variety. And there’s no more...
Honor Thy Belly

Honor Thy Belly

by | Kids

Yes, we’d all like to be the type to embrace and adore every crease and crevice, every jiggle and wiggle in our figures as we evolve from imperfect to imperfectly pregnant; but I’m afraid those types are limited to Dove ads and Dr. Phil segments. So I...
Children of the Children of the 70s

Children of the Children of the 70s

by | Baby, Kid Style

Some trends in kidswear cannot be short-lived enough. That whole pimp genre of little boys’ tees? If I never see another one again that would be just fine. But one trend I’m loving: The groovy 70s-inspired designs on kids tees, that look eerily like the...
No Songs ‘Til Brooklyn

No Songs ‘Til Brooklyn

by | Entertainment + Media

I’m not always crazy about theme-y kids albums. 100 Songs About Spiders – whoopie. But when I hear the theme revolves around my own home base of Brooklyn, En-Why–well then I have to check it out. Park Slope Parents: The Album (Vol. 1) is a...
The World’s Least Girlie Barrettes

The World’s Least Girlie Barrettes

by | Kid Style

Even tomboys need hair clips; after all, how are you supposed to catch a frog if your hair keeps falling into your face? But unfortunately most of them are so…girlie. And then I found these: Extraordinary, handcrafted grasshopper clips that are so realistic,...
Coloring Books Meet Couture

Coloring Books Meet Couture

by | Kids

My daughter is a certified coloring addict. We’ve no shortage of crayons, coloring books, and completed pages (and walls)all over our house — and if I have to color another Elmo, I might just lose my mind. Thanks to CMP fave Foco Loco and their cool new...
Kiss Me, I May Or May Not Be Irish

Kiss Me, I May Or May Not Be Irish

by | Baby, Kid Style

While I’m all for going festive for the holidays, the problem with buying shamrock leggings and an "Erin Go Bragh" shirt for your toddler is that it looks pretty out of place every day but one. But this gorgeous capri dress and green bolero from...
See How They Run

See How They Run

by | Kid Style

In the spring, a mother’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of… shoes, of course! I love browsing the ballet flats and strappy sandals available for my little girls. But I get tired of the selection at my local big box store, and don’t like paying the...
Drool Gets Cool

Drool Gets Cool

by | Baby, Kid Style

It’s no secret among those who know me that I hate newborn bibs. Yes I know they’re essential for very drooly babies but still. They’re bibs! I’ve held out hope that analternative would come along by the time my own newborn started...
Doctor? Lawyer? Donut Tycoon?

Doctor? Lawyer? Donut Tycoon?

by | Baby, Kid Style

Anyone can print out a baby registry and dutifully purchase an infant bathtub and bouncy seat. But we’d rather find something that breaks up all the cliched "oohs and ahs" with a hearty guffaw at our friends’ showers. Take these hilarious...