Change for Good: Helping new moms in need is as easy as a diaper change.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I found out today that 30 percent of moms living below the poverty line can’t afford the diapers they need for their babies. As in, sometimes their kids have to wear the same diaper all day long because that’s all they have. I shouldn’t be entirely...

A fancy stroller liner that’s almost as fabulous as that Bugaboo.

by Kate Etue | Baby

When it comes to high-end infant strollers, it’s still hard to beat the love parents have for the Bugaboo Chameleon. We appreciate its lay-flat bassinet for babies who are always somehow ready to sleep riiiiight when we need to leave the house. But here’s...

The best nail shades of the Pantone spring 2015 colors. Also the most affordable way to stay on trend.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

We’re digging our way out of the snow yet again this weekend, and I, for one, am soooo ready for spring. For the moment, however, looking at Pantone’s cheery palette of spring 2015 colors will have to do. As much as we’d love designer handbags in all...

Klean Kanteen, now insulated for keeping that extra-hot macchiato extra-hot on the go

by Kate Etue | School Gear

Along with so many other parents, we’re longtime fans of the cult favorite, eco-friendly, stainless steel water bottles from Klean Kanteen. They give us confidence in the “not killing our kids” department, and do a great job of making our water...

The Crocodile Dundee of Australian skincare is luxe, all-natural, and super effective.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Beauty + Cosmetics

Remember when Crocodile Dundee said, “That’s not a knife; THIS is a knife?” Yeah. That’s how I feel about cheap face wash right now, because this new jojoba oil skin care line straight out of Australia is giving me major results. Every day is a...

Healthy Hoohoo: Natural feminine care products so awesome we’re trying hard not to make fun of the name

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

Yes,  I’m introducing you to natural feminine care products here, but hey, we’re all women (well, about 98% of us) and you can probably relate to my own minor recurring issue: During my last well visit, my nurse practitioner gently reminded me to ditch...

Luna Star: Safe, natural makeup for girls. Yay for more choices!

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

One of the more promising trends at the NY International Toy Fair earlier this year was the introduction of even more safe, natural makeup for girls, for when they’re are heading out somewhere a little special, putting on plays at home, or this month, painting...

A fashionable pacifier clip? Who knew.

by Christina Refford | Baby

Teething babies have been sinking their chompers into colorful, fashionable and safe Chewbeads ever since their bracelets and necklaces started appearing on the coolest new mamas. And now, along with their toddler-friendly teethers and playful older-kid...

The insulated water bottle that makes my heart S’well

by Stephanie Slate | School Gear

When I asked my friend at the park about her water bottle and she told me it was, and I quote, the best water bottle in the world, obviously I had to know more. She introduced me to S’well, a line of insulated water bottles that keep drinks cold without leaking...

Method takes on the air with style

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I admit I never used to be much of an air freshener person. For years, nice candles did the job. But with kids and pets and did I mention kids? Yeah. I’m a convert. That said, I am super sensitive to scents, and I don’t want to spray my home with chemicals...