Sibling Pride

Sibling Pride

When new babies make their grand entrances, their bigger siblings can sometimes feel the shaft. It’s important to include them in welcoming the new addition–or, you can do what I did and have them so close together the older one doesn’t know what hit...
Go thermal for fall

Go thermal for fall

Every year I go through my son’s clothes to see what has stood the test of a season, and what needs to be retired. Since discovering Red 21 Boys last year, I’m delighted to say he’s still wearing everything. And for my crazy active boy, that’s...
Baby, you’re a star

Baby, you’re a star

I’ve loved the spectacularly gorgeous, understated kids wear from Shirin NYC since first discovering them a few years ago. This is the kind of clothing I spot in a boutique, and the second I touch the silky cotton, I (attempt to) start justifying the splurge....
Monster tees for your monster dude

Monster tees for your monster dude

Lots of mamas to boys have a common complaint: not enough awesome boy clothing in the world. But you know what? Around here, we see more and more evidence that boy clothes are starting to rock. Like these, for example, from a most unexpected place. The boy clothing...
In Vest

In Vest

The cutest little girl in my daughter’s class always wears this fuzzy vest to school, and I’m trying to use it to convince my daughter to ditch her own awful one that a relative gave her years ago and upgrade to a new one. (Those fuchsia hearts kinda kill...
Hello, cute back to school clothes! (Also, Hello Kitty)

Hello, cute back to school clothes! (Also, Hello Kitty)

Every year, I promise my kids one special back to school outfit, and now that it’s officially September (eek!) I guess it’s that time again. Generally I’m a big believer in $8 jeans, but one splurge always seems reasonable, especially when they love...