Dressed to the Nines With Nary a Dorky Bow Tie to Be Found
I love clothes. Have I mentioned this before? If not, you should know, I'm a lover of the clothes. However, when it comes to clothing my favorite little punk, 99% of the time the clothing is just not fun or comfortable, and most of the options are as dorky as they are...
You ask, we answer: The CMP FAQ
First, we just wanted to thank so many of you for helping us out by answering our Federated Media survey last month. But even more, we wanted to thank you for all the amazing words of support (seriously! We cried!) and excellent comments and suggestions you left in...
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...