While the gorgeous spring weather is here and I want my kids out out out of the house, I still need to keep our craft supply drawers stocked for those stormy days . My kids have been going nuts lately for the Martha Stewart craft punches…
We've been unabashed fans of the talented and adorable A Cappella group, Straight No Chaser , ever since their unbelievable rendition of 12 Days of Christmas made the YouTube rounds a few years back. (You know, the one with Toto's Africa…
No matter how you feel about babywearing, one thing is certain: The BabyBjorn is a very popular carrier. From the shelves of Babies R Us to the celebrity pages of US Weekly, Bjorns are instantly recognizable even to folks who think a mei…
The story of Alice in Wonderland involves a tea party, funny little cakes, a menagerie of characters and lots of adventure. In other words, all the ingredients for a kid-friendly birthday party, as my daughter has recently discovered for…
There's a fine line between too cute and too dark, a special gray area where only the hippest fear to tread. Artist Emily Martin of TheBlackApple is there, jitterbugging in her tiny red slippers. There's something for everyone in this fa…
My husband has Mother's Day pretty easy these days since my kids are now old enough to make me a card all by themselves. But giving a card from a little baby-- aside from the little foot print signature that most parents are not brave en…
I love all the flower-embellished accessories right now, even if it's so ubiquitous that Gap and J Crew are all over it. But so are our favorite indie labels. Take a look at this sweet hand-knit rose clutch from CMP's beloved site, Shoka…
I have a true story to tell you--a tale of DOG, and DOG, and DOGGIE, MAMA, DOGGIE. At least, that's how it began. My 17-month-old son says only four words, but I can tell that he understands a lot more. Now, thanks to the U Play Mat by P…
I have a thing for rings, so when I first saw these recycled sterling silver stacking rivet rings from the very talented Julie Booras of Heart and Stone Jewelry I was immediately drawn to them for all of the obvious reasons. But I realiz…
In theory, I love getting breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, but nothing sends my nerves into overdrive like seeing a toddler wobble into my carpeted bedroom with a tray full of orange juice, sticky syrup and things with crumbs. Instead, …
Mirror, mirror on the wall...move over. We need the wall space , because there's a new princess in town. And something tells me she's not going to be running away from a wicked witch any time soon, because she looks pretty self-reliant, …
I know some purists who think kids' music education should focus only on the "classics," and, thanks to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, we've got that down. But, you don't need to hear my 7 year-old warbling Barracuda to know that there is so…
C an you think of a good source for cute rocker-girl clothes for toddler girls? I'm doing this whole rock n' roll birthday party for a 3rd bday and want to get her a fun outfit. -Tara I have a few favorites that immediately come to mind …
Long ago when my parents would drag us on a 10 hour family road trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, my brother and I would occupy ourselves with all sorts of fun travel-friendly activities, none of which included a DVD player. Imagine t…
I think I'm in love. The object of my affection: The selection of decorative artwork embellished with handcut paper hearts from the brand new Etsy shop Paper Cut Works . Ania Alyson, Seattle artist by way of Poland, creates artsy, anatom…
Back when my kids were outgrowing their outfits every three months, it pained me to have to restock their wardrobe continually. It wasn't just the cost, it was the time it took to select each item. That's why I'm intrigued by the new eas…
Finding a baby hat I loved was like...well, something that was really hard. For some reason they were always too floppy, too stiff, or too cutesie (seriously, enough with the huge bows at the chin). But Rikshaw Design just nails it with …
Our passionate, abiding love for Etsy is no secret, so we are thrilled (thrilled!) to be featured today on Etsy's handmade blog, The Storque, talking about some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day gift ideas from some of our favorite a…
If you are lucky enough to not only be a mom, but still have a mom around to guide you through your turbulent mothering moments (or in my mom's case, laugh at me), then you probably have witnessed the power that the perfect picture of yo…
Considering I have nursed for a total of 53 months since 2004 (yes, I counted), I have learned a few things about breastfeeding; one of which is that a good nursing bra is definitely worth the money. Now these days, "good nursing bra" is…
I will say, when you name a product 10 Years Younger Makeup Finish , the bar is pretty high. Not that I'm expecting Botox in a handy spray form, but you know. Ten years. That's a lot of years younger. For those of us with not-twenty-year…
You know that feeling when you pick up an object and can feel that it was made far away, somewhere different and exotic? It seems more real somehow, like it has a story. These shimmering lavender sachets from CMP favorite Raven + Lily ha…
My search for the ultimate summer sandal is on thanks to the early 80-degree weather here in the South, and I think I might have found it in Bear Feet shoes . The simple, versatile styling instantly caught my eye, and as I clicked around…
I've come across two CDs from musicians who usually perform for adults, but have recently turned their collective talent toward the music for the younger set. Using distinct voices, a whole slew of instruments and music grounded in folk,…
