Having conquered the clavicle, Blend Creations takes on the earlobe
I've always believed that a great pair of earrings can make even the most scattered woman look put together, and the new line from one of our favorite designers, Blend Creations, fits the bill. As a former fabulous earring wearer turned boring bracelet wearer...
The Kids Shoe Adoration Continues
Let's continue what is fast becoming Kids Shoes Month at CMP. We have been bowled over lately by the number of far too cute footwear options for people far too little to appreciate such deliciousness. Way up on our list: The new sandals from CMP fave Livie and Luca....
Little Fingers For Big Change
When my daughter was a wee tot, my mother gave me a bunch of finger puppets. She put them in an old purse of my grandmother's and told me to take them to restaurants. Finger puppets enabled my husband and I to continue eating with childless adults, and we still use...
Future Foodies, Your Wardrobe is Ready
We have been blessed with a picky little eater in the family who won't indulge in standard American kids fare like hot dogs and chicken nuggets. That said, she is partial to a fine grating of Reggiano-Parmigiano over her fusilli and nibbles of mama's sushi. If...
Not Your Average Nursery Decor
My six-year-old and I are at odds when it comes to decorating her room. She wants to paint it bubblegum pink, while I'm fearful of being reminded of Pepto (shudder). Fortunately, a compromise is on the horizon -- in the form of the creative new Blik wall decals....
Flipping for the Flip
We lost $10,000.Or to put it another way, that $10,000 should have been ours - if only the moment of spectacular toddler hilarity captured on videotape had actually been captured on videotape. After which of course we would send it off to America's Funniest Home...
It’s Cute and the Kids Like It and It Gives You 45 Minutes to Yourself. Sold.
They claim to be a "new concept in kid's entertainment," but in saying as much, I think Giddio has sold themselves short. Their audio adventures may indeed be new, but the concept itself is old, and I mean that in the best possible way: These are stories...
Sock it To Me
How do you get a skirt-obsessed preschooler who hates tights out the door without a battle in the morning? All hail the adorable knee socks - like these cuties picked by my daughter herself - from Tote and Tee.Owner and mom Amy Trusler's girls are known for...
Preemies Need Cool Wardrobe Love Too
Lately we've gotten a few requests for cool preemie-wear. Considering the number of twins and multiples out there, we're not surprised at all; what we are surprised about was how hard it was to track down something that made us go ooooooh. We found one sweet option in...
Cupcake Baking as Competitive Sport
As my daughter prepares for preschool in the fall, am just now learning that bake sale goodies are not taken lightly there. I am going to have to get my act together if I want to compete with some of the works of frosting-topped art I've recently seen at PTA...