Pink and blue can feel like such generic colors for a baby layette. But when it is done right, it not only looks great, but let's be honest, it does help a new mom avoid those awkward comments about "what a beautiful baby boy!" when what…
We are big fans of Fore! Axel and Hudson. Their golf inspired clothes for boys are just so darn cool. But they do more than the golf stuff, as it turns out, and if you've got a fancy occasion coming up, but a not-so-fancy boy, this is a …
I just had my fifth baby a couple weeks ago and need some ideas for baby sun protection. Could you tell me some of your favorite products for making it easier and safer to be out in the sun with a very young infant? -Kim Congratulations …
Hooray, it's unofficially summer this week! That mean fun days at the beach, and for parents, the grand hunt for UV swimwear and the perfect sunblock to keep our kids safe. My daughter is not the yellow polka dot bikini kind of gal anywa…
With a husband in the Air Force Reserves, you can bet that Memorial Day means more to us than the unofficial start of summer and a long lazy weekend. And while in years past I deck the kids out in red, white, and blue, this year I've got…
One of the biggest requests we get these days are for clothes for tween girls that aren't slutty. (Their words, not mine. Okay, mine too.) It should not be so hard to dress a ten year-old like a ten year-old, right? Well I've discovered …
Obviously, we've got Father's Day on the brain lately. Which means we're also thinking about fathers of all kinds. Like single dads. And those dads with a second loving dad at home. Evidently, Marc Jacobs is in the same place. So we're s…
Why my kids have an obsession with sleepwear and pajamas I'm not entirely sure, but yep, obsessed pretty much sums it up. Over the years, I've learned to invest a little more in their pjs because I find the cheap stuff stretches and lose…
I've seen enough tangram activities in my kids' math books to know that they are supposed to be great at fostering an early understanding of geometry , spatial reasoning, and design. But eh, my kids just think they are fun and make neat …
I love the look on kids' faces when they open a book and see their names in the pages of the story. So in celebration of the biggest day of all---their birthday!---here are a couple beautifully illustrated books that will make the birthd…
Looking for a cool twin baby gift? Move over, Baby A and Baby B. You, too, Thing 1 and Thing 2. We found a clever new way to proudly proclaim your twin status on your chest. Our friends at mom and pop design shop Snug Attack are back wit…
My son's drawers are full of two kinds of shirts: casual tees and dressier polos, and absolutely nothing in between. That's why I'm digging new-to-us apparel that's perfect for doing double wardrobe duty. The cool iNTAKT polo shirts are …
Love bright prints, colorful toys, and cottons that will really breathe this summer, since they were crafted to withstand the sweltering heat of Africa? Love knowing that your purchase helps babies all over the world? Us, too. That's why…
The news that The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb died this weekend seems particularly poignant following Donna Summer's passing last week: Two of the most significant voices of my childhood, gone. I, for one, am thrilled that their music will live…
Standard hoodie bath towels for kids seem to have one major drawback: they slip off. Once you let your damp toddler loose, there's no way that towel's staying on that newly clean little head. [don't miss an exclusive limited time discoun…
Living with three LEGO-obsessed children, it does seem like these little bricks multiply like magic. But now, it appears that those innocent-looking little minifigures have been busy doing a little uh, multiplying on their own. Oh, yes, …
When I had my first daughter almost eight years ago, I decided that my gift to each of my children would be to start a collection of some kind. And so, whenever I'm at an antique show or making my weekly Etsy rounds, I look for the perfe…
As much as my kids and I love Japanese Kokeshi dolls, I can't bring myself to let another collection into the house, what with all the stuffed animals and favorite rocks already displayed around my girls' room. But, I've found a way to c…
With the official start of summer only two weeks away and the warm weather already here in my neck of the woods, I've been sifting through my son's clothes from last season and realizing that ack, he needs a whole lot for this year's sum…
My kids and I are suckers for cool lunch boxes and bento boxes. We are constantly stealing each others--they take my "sophisticated" boxes and sometimes I borrow Hello Kitty. And now here's another amazing bento box that anyone of any ag…
Mamas of brand new little boys, I have good news for you: Beloved children's clothing designer brand Zutano has a new collection available at Target -- and it happens to be adorable. We all know how hard it can be to find cute clothes fo…
My kids have tons of cheap sunglasses -- they're fun and perfect for when they're playing spies, but I know they're not ideal when we're in the sun. In fact, they always seem to "borrow" my expensive sunglasses when we're outside. Hm, I …
Well lookie here at what Gap is doing these days: taking a page from the Target Shops, West Elm's indie artist selections, and other mainstream retailer partnerships with the little guys. Because starting today, Gap has joined forces wit…
When giving a gift to an expecting mother, I prefer finding something that's of very good quality, a reasonable price point and aesthetically pretty--but practical at the same time. Fortunately, those three thing are becoming easier to f…