Tree + Me

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

We missed the boat on a big fancy modern swing set for my kids–maybe because we live in the city and don’t have a yard? Yeah, that could have a little to do with it. But their Grandma and Papa put up a handmade swing for them which made me realize that...

Go ahead, break my day.

by Melissa | Kitchen + Dining

I’m currently trying to stage a ban on plastic (probably not ideal for our health) and paper (definitely not ideal for the environment) cups from our household. So when I saw the newest launch from Lifefactory — durable drinking glasses protected in the...

World’s cutest wallpaper and wall decals for kids’ rooms? Entirely possible.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

For a while we’ve been fans of the creative wall decals and wallpaper from Pop & Lolli made just for kids’ rooms –and so have our readers. So much so, they’re always getting requests for more designs, more styles, more colors. So...

Welcome baby! Cool summer birth announcements for the hottest months.

by Kate Etue | Cards + Stationery

New parents, we know you couldn’t be more proud. You’ve waited months–years, maybe–for your new baby to be here and you are so ready to share him or her (or him and her) with the world. We get it. So, in honor of the sunniest months,...

The Munchkin LATCH bottle may be the closest to breastfeeding yet

by Kate Etue | Baby

When my first baby was just a few weeks old, I injured my back which meant medicine for me and bottles for my baby. I was a basketcase, and he was totally confused because he was used to nursing. Of course there are all kinds of reasons that new moms bottle feed, and...

Recycled book journals are utterly cool, even if they’re older than Grandpa

by Delilah S. Dawson | Books for Adults

I love when vintage books are given new life, and I found that very thing in these gorgeous handmade recycled book journals from Renovated Books on Etsy. They’re made by carefully pulling apart old and rare books and recombining them with 70 pages of fresh,...

Being eco-friendly just got more stylish with these 5 very cool reusable swim diapers

by Kate Etue | Baby

Summertime means pool time for my family, and while I’m so so glad we’re finally all out of diapers this summer, I’m a little bit jealous that we missed the boat on so many adorable reusable swim diapers that are now out there. Not that jealous, mind...

11 totally cool Sugru ideas

by Stephanie Slate | DIY

So, if someone told you there was a product that might totally change your life in the coolest of ways, you’d be interested, right? Me too. And when I noticed a friend raving about Sugru on her Facebook page, I had to learn more. So, in the name of research, I...

Is the innovative Taga Bike Stroller worth the price tag? Here’s the real scoop.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Last month the, Taga Bike began selling in the US after six years in Europe, and I’ve been fascinated by this innovation in biking for parents, and the whole bakfiet trend that’s slowly making its way to our shores.  I totally see the appeal of a...

Cool cloth napkins bring ombre to your kitchen

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

I weaned my family off of paper napkins awhile ago, and we’ve never gone back. This is mostly thanks to my ever-growing supply of cool cloth napkins, like these ombre napkins at Nine Space. I love that the ombre trend is hitting kitchen accessories, and these...