Speed Dating for Sitters
Scoring a fantastic, trustworthybabysittercan be like searching for the holy grail. It’s hugely time consuming to call for references, conduct background checks and beg all your friends for personal recommendations, to say nothing of making sure you’ve hidden all the toys under the couch for the interview (ahem).
So You Think You Can Dance?
We’re already huge fans of Baby Loves Disco, and for good reason. Any child-friendly event that combines ABBA, hummus, and beeris on the top of my list. But add a contest and prizes to the mix and we’re talking serious business.
The Sassy Side of Hair Clips
Now that my daughter actually has hair (kind of) my latest obsession is tracking down cool hair clips for her with the hopes that one day she might actually let me put one on her. It’s a cheaper hobby than shoe shopping, that’s for sure.
Florals for Fall
While I love diving into the cozy cashmeres and comfy knits again, I hate saying goodbye to all the bright, promising floral prints of Spring. So when I found the little girl’s Blossom Keyhole Tunic at Abe Jones, my finger edged towards that "buy" button without a second thought.
Monkey See, Monkey Doze
I’ve got quite a few friends who are expecting October or November babies and heck, that’s not really too far off. I need to get my gift-giving head out of summer romper land and start considering more appropriate suggestions.
A Very Brady Tablesetting
I really dig that the Mod-1970s thing has made a comeback, if only so my son can grow up with groovy items, just like the ones his old mom had when Marsha Brady was trying out for cheerleader.
Hit Me With Music
As a musician with way too many closets full of instruments, I’ve got a soft spot for kids threads that show off our love of all things melodic.
Buy a Bracelet, Save the World
We’ve all been huge admirers (slash patrons) of Lucina ever since we discovered their unbelievably gooooorgeous jewelry that just so happens to help make the word a better place.
Gives New Meaning to Throwing a Blanket Over Your Shoulder
I’m always of the mind that you can never be without a blanket when you’ve got kids. I’d sooner leave the house without a spare diaper than without a spare blanket. I’m not exaggerating.
Beans, Beans, They’re Good for Your Decor
Children of the seventies: If you’ve ever crashed out in a bean bag chair in front of the Partridge Family, raise your hand. Yep, me too.