Babyganics: The safe spray sunscreen we’re using, because it actually works.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

Parents everywhere groaned when we heard the recommendation earlier this summer that parents should stop using spray sunscreen because of the danger of inhaling the stuff. Not to get alarmist (you can also tell your kids to close their mouths when you spray?), that...

Picnic-perfect plastic tableware for toddlers

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

It’s picnic weather down South, and we’re spending most nights out on the back porch, sipping on some tea and eating dinner with the neighbors. It’s idyllic, until the kids start playing frisbee with their plates. I’m not big on plastic...

3 fabulous non-toxic skin care lines that fight wrinkles only with good stuff.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

As much as I want my anti-aging skincare products to tighten, tone and brighten,  I would rather they boast an ingredient list that passes the standards of the Skin Deep database, than give me the face of a 22-year-old at some long-term price to my skin. I’ve...

Silikids new silicone drink covers and table accessories for kids brighten up spring

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

Our readers recently went nuts for Sip Snap lids, silicone drink covers that stretch to fit over any glass, turning it into a sippy. Well clearly it’s a trend because now CMP favorite  Silikids has just released new silicone drink covers too, along with some...

Wooden learning toys in every color of the rainbow

by Stephanie Mayers | Toys + Playthings

If you asked my daughter what her favorite color is, her answer would be “rainbow.” I can’t agree more, and its bright and cheery vibe makes the sweet rainbow learning toys for toddlers so perfect for spring. This acorn sorting game is a perfect...

A chic play mat that matches your living room more than it matches a neon explosion

by Melissa | Baby

There are many times I’ve considered permanently covering the floor in butcher paper to protect it from the ketchup and rice that always miss my kids’ mouths at mealtime. Same goes for those days my son paints on his easel. Although I’ve considered...

Kidscounter: Non-toxic shampoo for kids that we love. Even if they make your kid want to eat a creamsicle.

by Melissa | Baby

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve tried tons of kid’s shampoos, with mixed reviews from my kids. While there are many non-toxic shampoos for babies and kids these days, it’s been hard to find a scent that speaks to my sons, who hate...

No trouble at all: getting your kids to love Dubble Trubble hair and bath products

by Christina Refford | Beauty + Cosmetics

We love yummy scented bath products here at CMP, especially ones that are kid-safe and eco-friendly. In my personal quest to go a little more organic in the new year, I’ve found a great new line of bath products from the UK that smell great, lather up nicely,...

Meet (and possibly chew on) Reba the Wooden Reindeer

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But do you know Reba? You should. She’s a great gift for the little person in your life who likes handmade wooden toys on wheels. Reba the Wooden Reindeer comes to you from Imagination Kids, a mom-and-pop Etsy...

Build your own monster, no lightning storm necessary

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

It’s alive! And it’s adorable. And you don’t need any pesky lightning to bring it to life. In fact, all you need are a few eye stalks, some munchy teeth, and possibly some adorable chevrons and stripes, because of course monsters come in chevrons and...