Valentine's Day is, of course, my free pass to splurge on sexy lingerie . But don't underestimate the power of lacy cotton panties to keep you feeling flirty the other 364 days of the year. We've been big fans of Cake Maternity's beautif…
It was so exciting to watch my daughter learn to crawl--until she bypassed the area rug and face-planted onto the hardwood floor . We used to joke that she needed knee pads, so I'm excited to find Go Little One Go anti-slip c rawling pan…
The Rainbow Loom band bracelets (and necklaces, charms, rings, headbands, oh my) we've shared here are just as popular as ever, as kids find new ways to put them to use. Now, the trend is to ditch the looms entirely and learn how to make…
My kids have a slipper thing. I have no idea when or how it started, but they are obsessed, and very, very picky. This one is too slippery...that one is warm but scratchy.. . You can't imagine how many we try and never bother to buy--or …
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. W…
It seems the masters of all things cozy for baby have done it again; our friends at Aden + Anais , have added yet another baby registry must-have to their collection with new Aden + Anais teething toys and ooh are they cute. Made of mapl…
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work , wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appo…
On a recent visit to the bra rack in the juniors department (yes, we've hit that stage around here), I found lacy designs, underwires (underwires!), and padded cups--all evidently meant for my 11-year-old. On the other end of the spectru…
I'm determined to keep the baby clutter to the necessary minimum for this second round of parenting, and not a wipe warmer more. (Actually, not a wipe warmer at all.) We misplaced a few of our essential items, though, including the trust…
Like many parents I know, I have never been a fan of the pouty-lipped, heavy-lidded, overly-made-up Bratz line of dolls. But after I saw what this mother-daughter team has been doing to "rescue" the discarded toys, I was totally charmed …
I've been fortunate to travel to many states and try the so-called best ice cream in each-- Mt. Desert Island Ice Cream in Bar Harbor, Maine; Capo Gelateria in Salt Lake City; Richardson's Ice Cream (correction) in Middletown, MA; and in…
A peek into our food archive shows that we’re big into smoothies . But no matter how many awesome smoothie recipes we track down for you, nothing will compare to having a constantly updated collection in your back pocket from the smoothi…
They say it's all in a name and the name here is your own kid's. Well, that plus Robeez . As long time fans of the baby shoe brand that rose from start-up to Stride-Rite, it's no surprise that we are all ogling over their perfectly adora…
I love every single thing about Tru-Colour bandages , from their story to their packaging--but most of all, how they celebrate and honor diversity. Adoptive dad Toby couldn't find bandages to match the skin tones of three of his five kid…
I had the opportunity last year to try Bremenn Clinical , a line of mid-priced corrective skincare products and I'll be honest, nothing was exactly 100% right for my own skin type. I've heard good things about it from people I trust thou…
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Can I tell you how big a hit I was as the surprise reader at my son's second grade class the other day, when I read The Book with No Pictures ? It was all, "Again!" and, "More!" If you can get your hands on this book too, you'll understa…
When the temperature has fallen below freezing, I can't exactly send my kids outside to play. Not for longer than fifteen minutes, anyway. To keep them happily active inside, I love to prompt their imaginations with dress up clothes. We'…
My toddler seeks out new ways daily to make mealtimes all stress and all mess. Food on the floor, "non-slip" mat thrown in the air, liquids everywhere--you name it, he's done it. It's more than the OCD in me can handle some days--okay, m…
Well no sooner did Fab co-founder Bradford Shelhammer move onto new ventures, he announced the launch of Bezar, a new members-only site that will feature the same gorgeous products, emerging designers, and great prices that helped put Fa…
I am never one to pass up a UNIQLO sale , especially since they've become my personal go-to for pants and sweaters. Seriously, I wear them pretty much every single day in some combination. But their kids clothes are fabulous too . If you…
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Rock the Lunchbox It's halfway through the school year and plenty of parents are finding themselves in a school-lunch rut. If you're nodding your head, or just want to make your kids' lunchbox a l…
My three-year-old son brings artwork home from nursery school by the armful -- if you consider a couple of paint drops on construction paper to be art, that is. Every so often, however, he creates something that actually resembles a pers…
I remember being so excited to share Eloise with my little girls when they were old enough--until I read it again as an adult and realized she a little brattier than I had remembered. Not just me, right? Even so, I still have a certain n…
