Friday July 11th is National Mojito Day, which, if you ask me, is as good an excuse as any to whip up a batch and raise a glass to the classic Cuban cocktail. Traditional mojitos are excellent - you really can't go wrong with white rum, …
When you have a kid losing a tooth, whether it's the first or the fifteenth, you know how special it can be. Maybe that's why I've always had a thing for tooth fairy pillows , and the lovely, affordable handmade ones from AppleWhite on E…
There are different levels of coffee geekery, from grocery store grounds to K-cup fans, to the Starbucks obsessed to my beloved Chemex and the luxurious, gourmet, single-origin beans to which I owe much of my sanity and creative output. …
I love gifts and artwork that have personal touches - if it has a monogram, sign me up. Our new house has so many blank walls just waiting to be filled, and one piece of personalized art that I knew I wanted to make for it was a framed s…
The freezer aisle in even the most conventional market these days offers gourmet ice cream in every flavor imaginable. I'd started to think that this ice cream social was at maximum capacity until I tried Phin & Phebes , and oh boy am I …
Isn't it so fun to find a designer who does great modern prints for the kids? As in, not snarky ironic sayings or the same puppies/kitties/fishies we tend to see everywhere? Australian organic baby clothes line Sapling Child has always d…
I know, I know - this is going to turn into the ABLE accessories blog if they don't stop coming out with gorgeous, very wearable handmade accessories that help support women around the world. Recently we introduced you to their new jewel…
I'm a sucker for cool serving dishes, and right now I'm loving these handmade ceramic bowls from Marina Marinski at her Etsy shop, Marinksi Handmades . Marina's engraved illustrations are whimsical and seriously cool. Don't they kind of …
I've recently given up nail salon visits and switched from hours-long salon hair color appointments to an amazing new at-home color system . It's not because I don't love professional help, it's just that I'm busy! I need time saving bea…
We adored Lille Huset's eco-friendly, laminated, recycled paperboard DIY dollhouses the moment we discovered them at Toy Fair earlier this year. Founder Alyson Beaton's mission is so wonderful: to encourage kids to build and customize th…
When I first started writing about food , seasonal eating was mostly a concept for food geeks. The idea of summer pies was laughable to all but those farmer's market shoppers and serious gardeners. So I couldn't be happier that only five…
For years now, stripes have been a hot trend--on clothes , on bags , on shoes and just about anything that can be striped. So it's only fitting that the brand new Hanna Anderssson Bright Baby Basics collection launching today is all abou…
Tis the season for playing in the sand (yay for summer!) so we've rounded up some of the most fun and coolest-looking new beach toys for kids. If you've got a seaside trip planned,we hope these help you amp up the standard buckets and sh…
The future is now, and geeky babies don't have to put up with spit-up on their Bazinga! onesies. Whether you (and your Padawan) are into Star Wars, Star Trek, video games, ninjas, cassette tapes, or mustaches, this adorable Etsy shop has…
While of course there are beautiful clothes made all over the world these days (we're not one to say no to Italian leather), in honor of our nation's birthday, we wanted to highlight just a few of the small labels and indie designers tha…
Though I'm watching my Fourth of July plans wash away thanks to a mean storm working its way up the east coast, I'm hoping that many of you will be able to enjoy making these fun and easy red, white, and blue Fourth of July crafts for Fr…
I'm okay with the fact that most holidays involve a lot of cooking, but a party on the 4th of July should be easy and laid-back, summer style. Put out some sparklers, throw food on the grill, make lemonade—and maybe a pitcher of one of t…
When you think tea, you think Mr. T, right? Smooth, powerful, totally in control of a rainy afternoon next to the sleeping cat, B.A. Baracus pities the fool who doesn't enjoy a nice cuppa. This Mr. Tea Tea Set for One from Squackdoodle o…
My little guy isn't old enough to be interested in fireworks yet--and I kind of hope he never is--but that doesn't mean he can't get into the 4th of July with some cool crafts for kids . For safety's sake (and of course just for somethin…
Yesterday we shared a fun page of free printable coupons for fun little family surprises that won't break the bank (or even require a bank at all). And as promised, we're excited to offer another free page of awesome printable coupons we…
I have a few non-negotiable criteria when I'm looking for a new bedtime book to read with my kids and The Bear's Song by Benjamin Chaud exceeds my expectations on all counts. This book is my kids' and my own current favorite bedtime stor…
We are always looking for cool printable coupons to share with our readers. When they're nicely done, they can make such great gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations. But the truth is, we're picky! (As you know.) So we tho…
I've owned one too many strollers in a quest for one that my child can grow with, that can handle my local terrain, and also not break the bank . So when I heard that Bumbleride , a favorite of ours, was coming out with a new "crossover"…
I've said before that a quilt is the perfect baby gift . That said, all families are different and all blankets are not created equal. That sweet pastel quilt you fell hard for might not work for your funkier friends--you know, the ones …
