Breathing New Life Into That Old Bjorn

Breathing New Life Into That Old Bjorn

Thanks to Cool Mom Picks, I've expanded my babywearing horizons to include wraps and slings, but I can never abandon my beloved Swedish front carrier standby, no matter how much drool coats its surface. However thanks to My Little Roo, I can dress up my old standby in...

Mrs. Moon Lullabies for Bedtime. And Crafters.

Mrs. Moon Lullabies for Bedtime. And Crafters.

I have yet to figure out why for most lullaby books, the illustrations seem to be an afterthought. I suppose the justification is that if the words are effective enough, the kids eyes will be shut? Or something. Not so Clare Beaton's Mrs. Moon: Lullabies for Bedtime....

Definitely spongeworthy

Definitely spongeworthy

The siren song of convenience is strong, even for a greenie like me, and at times I've been compelled to some of those one-use cleaning wipes. I never feel right about it though, so I switched back to a bright purple sponge to use with organic all-purpose cleaner....

Hipster Babies: Your Clothes Are Ready

Hipster Babies: Your Clothes Are Ready

Wish as I may that I could dress my kids in retro hipster clothing, the combination of my southern locale and my preppy husband make it a look that I just don't think we can pull off. But if you've got a kid that can sport a derby to the park, then he's definitely got...

Jellio Furniture – Roald Dahl Would Be Proud

Jellio Furniture – Roald Dahl Would Be Proud

I am not of the mindset that children's furniture should be serious - or any furniture for that matter. Give me some bright lime green plastic dining room seats over a set of stern Teutonic stiff-backed chairs any day. Oh wait, I already have them. No surprise then...

Over the Rabbit Moon

Over the Rabbit Moon

As I was perusing the selection of fall boys clothes at my regular haunts I noticed one overwhelming commonality: Unless you're into super duper trendy duds or have a taste for the alternative, artsy stuff, the regular boy clothes are pretty darn cheesy. Just give me...

This One’s For the Fall Babies

This One’s For the Fall Babies

Hello to the onslaught of new fall babies, including my own,  thanks to those cold boring winter months and crazy holiday parties (ahem). Even though I've got no baby shower in sight myself, that won't stop me from snagging one of these amazing Salvor...