By the time I learned how to sew, I was already a mama of two and trying to fit what little sewing ability I had acquired into what little time I had to spare. Needless to say, my output wasn't exactly abundant. If only I'd learned how t…
My 7-year-old daughter cannot wait for a little sister to join our family . . . and her bedroom, which I have to admit, it’s been tricky trying to find furniture that will mix a big kid look with the needs of an infant, but not any more.…
It's May (eep!) and the school year is almost over. Even though my kids' teachers deserve my thanks every day, I especially want to make them feel loved on Teacher Appreciation Day which is May 5, by the way. I always say that the best g…
Mother's Day is coming up and this hungry mama can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than with fantastic edible Mother's Day gift ideas . I've rounded up 8 amazingly tasty finds from some of our favorite gourmet and artisanal …
Since most of the mail I get in my own mailbox is junk or bills, I'd love to see my kids playing mail carrier and delivering me something really special using Miss Pretty Pretty's colorful felt mail bag . Perhaps delivered to this cute p…
Most of my friends, family, even my kids' classroom teachers know by now that FashionABLE is my go-to for gifts because they're all wearing something from them. Gorgeous scarves , fabulous totes , the list goes on. Well, now they've adde…
This is a sponsored message from Lindt. Mother’s Day is around the corner and it's a perfect opportunity to give quality chocolate to a great mom. A perfect bite of chocolate can be a moment when everything else disappears , and for a bi…
We have spent years sharing the very best in kids’ music so that our children can grow up with great tunes written for the person they are now—and not the person they are going to be in 15 years, or---if it’s a booty song—hopefully never…
Yes there are about a zillion so-called Hallmark holidays out there, but hearing stories from my own mom about May Day celebrations of her childhood make me yearn just a little for it. Dancing? Singing? Cake? Pretty ribbons? What's not t…
Search this site for kids’ sunglasses, and you will find several posts about Babiators cool-looking, high-protection sunglasses for babies and toddlers. With good reason: Cute styles and comfy frames coupled with 100% UVA and UVB protect…
Okay, so we've been holding out on you all. Just a little. We are so so excited to be launching a campaign today that we're calling #UnguiltyPleasures . We've been talking about this idea forever, ever since the idea of "mom guilt" enter…
If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn't have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this s…
Sometimes we just see one cool little bit of kid's room or nursery decor that's so clever, we can't help but share. In this case, it's the hand-crocheted vintage lightbulbs by Australia's La Dee Dah Kids. I'm partial to the yellow one my…
This year, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week, and based on the screams emanating from the pediatrician's office on my last visit, I'm guessing this isn't one my kids are thrilled about. But as they get older, they'll know why they s…
As the massive rescue and recovery efforts are underway to assist those affected by the devastating Nepal Earthquake, we are all feeling like we want to help in some way, even though we feel so far away. Fortunately, there are lots of wa…
I just laid my eyes on the new Bugaboo Van Gogh special edition stroller, featuring Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Almond Blossom design on the Bugaboo Bee³ stroller, and I'm drooling. Or swooning. Or both, maybe. What a perfect collaboration…
Evidently moms as custom superheroes are the hot new thing this week. First we found genius custom superhero action figures , and now it's custom supermom cookies out just in time for Mother's Day. From NYC favorite shop Eleni's -- where…
When we I first met Susan Petersen four years ago and discovered her start-up Freshly Picked Moccasins -- well, wow. We knew her totally handmade in the US moccasins were truly special. What we didn't know is that her brand would grow in…
Whether you call it Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance like one of my good friends, April is a great month to learn more about autism and how to make our world more supportive to those families living with it. That's one reason we've …
Warmer temps mean my kids are outside running around the neighborhood with their friends more--yippee! And with my oldest now a (gulp) tween, I'm feeling more comfortable letting him run between houses after school. But I would love him …
Since we're always saying that moms are superheroes, it makes perfect sense to actually turn her into one this Mother's Day. That's why we're doing backflips, and possibly leaping tall buildings in a single bound, over a new company that…
The last few weeks of school are always such a busy rush of parties, performances, and big homework assignments that I'm always trying to come up with clever teacher gifts at the last minute . (I'm not alone, am I?) I don't want to forge…
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What is it about kids and rain boots? Given the choice, my preschooler would wear his bright red firefighter boots every day of the week -- rain or shine. Whether he's puddle jumping, playing with his classmates, or trudging through the …
