The Greening of Playtime
Okay so it's like that old joke about grandparents who look at your kids' video games and say VIDEO GAMES? Back in my day we played with twigs and rocks and we LIKED IT. But the truth is, is there really anything so bad about playing with twigs and rocks? That's...
Happy Mother’s Day, cool moms
Hope you're enjoying plenty of pampering, relaxation, a few goodies to unwrap, and most of all, the love of your doting family.With major emphasis on the doting. Big, big big time doting. That's almost as important as the love part-Liz, Kristen, Julie, Nancy, Tina,...
Slainte Bags: Giving the Hippie Diaper Tote an Overhaul
I can certainly appreciate some moms' love of the classic fabric diaper tote. It's not too bulky, not too heavy, and can be tossed in the wash without thinking twice. But what I don't get is why they're still making them in the same old lame "mommy" fabrics....
If Your Breastfeeding Boobs Wrote a Book
There's not a lot of fun involved in breastfeeding in the beginning, as I can attest as a two-time, soon to be three-time nurser. Unless you enjoy the feeling of your boobs about to explode. But moms Shannon Payette Seip and Adrienne Hedger certainly found the humor...
Avoiding Your Own Version of the Nanny Diaries
Oh, the problems most moms are facing these days: Top tier pre-school interviews, PTA meetings conflicting with opening night at the opera, challenges with the live-in help.Okay, so that's not actually the lives of most moms unless you're watching that Housewives of...
Use Your Head, Save the Earth (Or At Least Your Baby’s Head)
I'm trying to be a more environmentally-friendly mom when I can, and fortunately I've found a way to conserve while indulging my shopping habit. The handmade knot hats at the bluemchen etsy shop are made from colorful pre-loved (or recycled, if you prefer) fabrics...
Crafty Moms, This One’s For You
Okay you mamas with the crafty gene. Now don't be coy, you know who you are. You're the ones who see some of the awesome handmade stuff we feature here and turn up your noses and say pfft, I could make that myself for THREE CENTS. And you might be right.So I'm going...
Baby Zen Guarantees No More Screams…Er, Tears.
My babies aren't babies anymore, but that doesn't stop them from acting like babies on occasion. In particular, my son is prone to shrieking like a lamb at the slaughter if a single molecule of shampoo or conditioner hits his precious eyeballs while he's in the...
Sok-O: The Cabbage Patch Kid for the Next Generation
For some time now, we've been hearing about these $49 sock animals and we just had to see what it was all about. Cashmere socks with diamond chip eyes perhaps?Nope, turns out that Sok-O is even better. These 100% handmade, one-of-a-kind, embroidery-embellished,...
Babies Get the LA Treatment
Chic moms and non-moms alike are fans of the great tee shirt basics from LA's Michael Stars. That capsleeved scoop neck does such a nice job of containing my cups that runneth over, that I own one in nearly every color. (Seriously, look at my summer photos -...