New photo gifts for kids: The ultimate vanity project. Not that that’s a bad thing.
My kids love nothing more than looking at photos of themselves. In fact, if I’m hard pressed to find something to amuse them in the waiting room at the doctor’s office or on the train, my go-to source is the camera roll on my iPad. Now if only there was a...
Making the first day of preschool a little easier. On the kids, if not you.
As kids go back to school, some are ready to jump right in, make friends, and get busy with the water table, while others need a little more help separating from mom and dad. So I love this craft that could make that first day of preschool, daycare or kindergarten a...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them! 1. Seriously awesome news if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Whoo! 2. A completely unique way to turn your photos into amazing gifts. 3. The coolest Father’s Day gifts for...
Father’s Day gifts from the kids: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Nothing is sweeter than a Father’s Day gift that really truly comes from the kids. Whether they make a card (still our all-time favorite gift), get crafty, or pick out something a little fancier, here are some fun Father’s Day gift ideas “from the...
The smallest Father’s Day gift he’ll love: An awesome DIY
There’s no doubt that our three kids are on their dad’s mind during the day while he is off at work. But I’ve just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father’s Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look at...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week. 1. A huge round-up of fabulous Instagram gifts for Mother’s Day. Even chocolates! 2. Quite possibly the coolest power strips we’ve seen. 3. Finally, a safe way to share your...
Personalized picture frames with extra pop (and pow and kaboom)
Whether you need an awesome sibling gift, something bright for the grandparents, or just the perfect picture frame to go with that superhero bedroom, we think this one brings a lot of POW-BANG-ZOOM for the buck. We love Psychobaby because it’s a small, hip,...
Customizably cool watches that tell time (and a story or two)
Have you ever taken an Instagram picture that was so good, you wanted to plaster it everywhere? Sometimes I snap a shot that I literally want to wear on my sleeve. Guess what? Now I can. (That means you, too, fellow Instagram addicts.) Instawatch is pretty much the...
Instagram photo albums for those photos worth saving somewhere besides your phone
You know Instagram and Hipstamatic have gone mainstream when suddenly there’s a rash of square photo frames and photo books popping up on the market, one more lovely than the next. And now I’m so thrilled to see that CMP favorite Rag & Bone Bindery has...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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