W e're so excited to present this roundup of awesome personalized and custom gifts for dad int the first in our Father's Day Gift Guide Series brought to you by the wonderful folks at Dove Men+Care . Don't miss the super amazing giveaway…
Memorial Day is this weekend, which in my world means the beginning of popsicle season. It's hard to talk diy popsicles without talking the Zoku pop maker , so it's a good thing they've given us something new to talk about!This summer, y…
My son's drawers are full of two kinds of shirts: casual tees and dressier polos, and absolutely nothing in between. That's why I'm digging new-to-us apparel that's perfect for doing double wardrobe duty. The cool iNTAKT polo shirts are …
Love bright prints, colorful toys, and cottons that will really breathe this summer, since they were crafted to withstand the sweltering heat of Africa? Love knowing that your purchase helps babies all over the world? Us, too. That's why…
The news that The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb died this weekend seems particularly poignant following Donna Summer's passing last week: Two of the most significant voices of my childhood, gone. I, for one, am thrilled that their music will live…
Standard hoodie bath towels for kids seem to have one major drawback: they slip off. Once you let your damp toddler loose, there's no way that towel's staying on that newly clean little head. [don't miss an exclusive limited time discoun…
Once your little one starts growing up and you realize just how temporary each stage is, the hammer and nail type of wall decor can seem a too permanent. So naturally we love the wonderfully easy changeable trend of wall decals. Moms Car…
Just in case you missed them, here are some of our top tech picks from Cool Mom Tech over the last week. 1. Move over, gourmet cupcakeries. This beautifully designed cupcake app makes delicious DIY a piece of cake. With sprinkles. 2. Thi…
Living with three LEGO-obsessed children, it does seem like these little bricks multiply like magic. But now, it appears that those innocent-looking little minifigures have been busy doing a little uh, multiplying on their own. Oh, yes, …
Poems about children and parenting can be kind of, um, hit or miss. Whether it's too saccharin or just too earnest, I'm not sure--all I know is that it often leaves me vaguely uncomfortable. (And I was a creative writing major!) Not the …
Since returning home from this year's Kindiefest, I've been listening to loads of great kids' music I can't wait to share, like this brand-new release from one of our kindie favorites, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. Their latest col…
I'm a big fan of Jane Roper , because I love any author who is willing to laugh at herself. Since 2007, Jane has been baring her soul for the world and now, she lets us into the nitty gritty details of raising twins with a fantastic new …
When I had my first daughter almost eight years ago, I decided that my gift to each of my children would be to start a collection of some kind. And so, whenever I'm at an antique show or making my weekly Etsy rounds, I look for the perfe…
As much as my kids and I love Japanese Kokeshi dolls, I can't bring myself to let another collection into the house, what with all the stuffed animals and favorite rocks already displayed around my girls' room. But, I've found a way to c…
Rainbows are a classic design staple. When I was a little girl, my entire room was decorated in rainbows, which might have been a little too much, come to think of it. But one here and there adds color and whimsy. This hand painted rainb…
Toddlerhood is a mover and shaker kind of lifestyle, which is probably why our first lower budget stroller wore out its welcome fairly quickly, and our replacement umbrella stroller is handy--but not souped-up enough for a long day boppi…
We imagine that anyone who's ever read Design Mom has instantly fallen in love with Gabrielle Blair, her adorable brood, and her positive approach to beautifying life. So we're thrilled to be able to announce Gabby's exciting new video p…
As a music therapist working with kids in the hospital, I saw that one of the biggest challenges parents faced (among the many) was providing their kids with as much of a typical every day experience as they could. From keeping up with s…
On most days, I don't even know why I bother folding and putting the kids' clothes away because the drawers just end up in complete shambles. Forget even trying to maintain any level of organization within a drawer, I'm lucky if the unde…
Our love of Minted goes way back to their inception. A card shop that's all about supporting indie artists? Right up our alley. Of course their roster of artists is so talented, it was only a matter of time before customers started askin…
Let's face the facts: you might be Supermom to your kids, but you can't drive a Batmobile. Most of us don't want to be seen in Catwoman's black leather suit. And, much to my personal dismay, Christan Bale has yet to show up at my door, c…
The What to Expect When You're Expecting books have spent a million years on the bestseller list. Author Heidi Murkoff has definitely found a way to tap into what expecting and new parents are looking for--although the series is not with…
With the official start of summer only two weeks away and the warm weather already here in my neck of the woods, I've been sifting through my son's clothes from last season and realizing that ack, he needs a whole lot for this year's sum…
Love it or hate it, if you're a parent, you've got to feed your kids. Whether you already cook nightly or...not so much, but want to cook more, these, six of my staple cookbooks, provide just the inspiration you need to get food on the t…
