It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas: natural, affordable holiday edition soaps that make cleaning less of a chore

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

One of the little things I do over the holidays is swap out the grapefruit dish soap or lavender hand pump for something a little more festive. It’s a simple way to make everything feel more holiday-ish the second we walk in the door. It used to be that only the...

5 crock pot party dips you can make–and carry–easily

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

It’s no secret that I think the crock pot is a miracle machine for busy family cooks, and not just for weeknight meals. Crock pots are also great for keeping big quantities of food at just the right temperature when you’re entertaining, or especially when...

A Keurig machine for baby formula. No, really.

by Jeana | Baby

When I recently heard about the Baby Brezza Formula Pro, a new Keurig-like machine that dispenses baby formula, I chuckled to myself and thought, How hard is it to shake a bottle? But after re-experiencing the sleep deprivation that comes along with having a newborn...

5 foodie holiday gifts that any kid will love, even the picky ones. (i.e. no sushi gift cards.)

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

Nobody can resist a great food-related holiday gift, even the pickiest eater. We’ve rounded up the absolute coolest and most delicious foodie holiday gifts for kids, no matter how fussy their appetite.   Tiny Hands scented food charms might be the cutest...

Nina in Vorm: Modern meets vintage gifts at this cool Etsy shop.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I love the warmth and comfort that vintage pieces can express. They bring to mind a slower pace and remind me to focus on the moment and quit rushing so much. I need that sometimes. But there’s a really fine line between that  charming and out-of-touch, right?...

Coffee mavens, rejoice! This groundbreaking coffee maker will revolutionize your favorite drink.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

I still remember when I got my first espresso machine for Christmas in high school. That’s right, I was hooked on lattes before I could drive, and I was the first person I knew with the magic of a frothing wand at my fingertips. If you’re that kind of...

These custom family plates are holiday-perfect

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

Little Peach Print Co. is an Etsy shop by artist Sally Leach based out of Northamptonshire, UK, and her prints and decorative plates have all the charm you’d expect from a shop in the English countryside, but with a great eye for modern trends. Each custom...

Marry Mr. Darcy? Nah, eat him instead.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Kitchen + Dining

Oddly enough, I’m not talking about literary Halloween zombies; I’m talking about cookies. Specifically, those made with this adorable set of Jane Austen cookie cutters. Because honestly, I’ve always wanted to take a bite out of Darcy.  We have...

Personalized Halloween plates that kids will love using all year long

by Kristen Chase | Food + Recipes

I admit that I can get a little “boo humbug” (heh, get it?) when it comes to holiday-themed goodies for kids. Because with four little ones running around, hey, I need to get one for everyone…which is perfectly fine with me if it’s something...

Can stock pots be sexy? We say yes. Ohhhh, yes.

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen + Dining

I’m pretty sure it’s a sign of adulthood when you start drooling over kitchen gadgets. So, hi, I guess I’m a grownup now. Because this pot is kind of turning me on.   I can’t help but fawn over the Japanese white enamel cookware at Cool...