A Father’s Day gift that’s worth its weight in sterling

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he dresses, and in my mind, cufflinks say sophisticated, successful, and now, daddy. Give your kids’ dad these sterling silver Dada cufflinks by Tali Gillette for Father’s Day, so he can wear his love for his kids...

6 modern baby bouncers that are super stylish space-savers

by Kate Etue | Baby

Sometimes in the world of baby gear, less is definitely way more. These modern, space-saving baby bouncers capture this spirit in a big way. Their sleek designs mean your living room can look less like a mini gymnasium and more like smart, stylish adults live there....

14 of the coolest baby gifts and gear we wish we had when we were new moms. (Yeah, just a little jealous.)

by Kate Etue | Baby, Fashion

If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I’m only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change in baby gear even since...

The toothbrush to clean toddler teeth, without the WWE-style neck hold

by Kate Etue | Baby

After ten years of parenting, I thought I had this whole toothbrushing thing figured out. I mean, it’s not that hard, compared to say potty training or tying shoelaces. But when my preschooler ended up at the dentist with three cavities, I realized brushing...

What I Told My Daughter: The perfect gift for feminist Moms (and Dads).

by Kate Etue | Books for Adults

In my opinion, a good book is a great gift. And since you’re probably shopping for Mom this week (but hurry!), I’d recommend you stop by your local bookstore to take a peek at What I Told My Daughter by Nina Tassler. This collection of essays about raising...

21 ideas for awesome last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that don’t feel last minute. You can do it!

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

Around here we have the same problem each year: We start looking for cool Mother’s Day gifts for all of you weeks in advance…and that means, we sometimes forget to get our own gifts taken care of.  (Cobblers’ children and all that). Hey, we’re...

Mother’s Day flowers that come in a vase that’s even more special

by Caroline Siegrist | Mother's Day Gifts, Doing Good

We love Mother’s Day gifts that give back and so I was happy to learn about ProFlowers’s collaboration with All Across Africa, an organization that handcrafts the most beautiful woven vases and baskets in crisp, colorful patterns. Every one is locally...

How to make your own easy, DIY Me-Time Mother’s Day Gift Basket. (Hint, hint.)

by Kate Etue | Mother's Day Gifts

If there’s one thing that we know every mom wants, it’s me-time. Alone time. Mommy time. Call it what you will, it’s the gift she may appreciate more than any other. Especially if it’s made with her in mind. So if you want to save some money...

The most awesome sleep masks, for a do not disturb kind of Mother’s Day.

by kristin | Mother's Day Gifts, Family Travel

Certain words are especially delightful to parents of babies and young children: Mama. Dada. Go take a nap honey, I’ll clean up. Are you with me? Once you’ve had kids, few things are as precious and elusive as sleep. Oh, sweet sweet sleep. That’s why...

13 amazing Mother’s Day quote prints that say it all, when we can’t.

by Caroline Siegrist | Mother's Day Gifts, Art + Decor

I love the idea of Mother’s Day quote prints featuring our favorite quotes about motherhood. Whether it’s coming from kids who don’t always know how to express their affections (I’m looking at you, teens) or just from those of us adult children...