Happy Birthday! Six perfect party tunes from our fave kindie artists
Sure, we all know what song to sing when the cake comes out, but the day becomes even more special when the music cranking at the party is all about your birthday girl or boy. And, when some of our favorite kindie artists get together to make an entire EP of birthday...
One baby shower game we love. And it’s printable. And free.
I am not shy about my dislike for baby shower games. When people ask, "So then what do you do at a baby shower party?" I wonder, well, what do you do at any party? Cool people, good food and drinks usually do the trick. But then I saw this adorable baby shower game as...
Taro Gomi’s new board books. Not bored books.
When there is a new board book from Taro Gomi, I am always interested. Because that means a near guarantee that I'll have fun reading it to my kids too. And hooray--the prolific writer/illustrator has not just one but three great new board books out. Wiggle by Taro...
How to throw a camp-themed party. (Cheaper than buying all those uniforms)
Sometimes kids with summer birthdays (ahem--mine) feel a little ripped off because their friends are out of town. I love the idea of a summer camp themed party right in your own local park or backyard. It's a great way to make the party special, even with a smaller...
Affordable, adorable, and organic: not three things you usually can find in a baby gift
Burt's Bees Baby has gone from making cute little bathtime gift sets you can find at CVS to a serious contender in your baby gift shopping arsenal. Yesterday I got a sneak preview of some of the adorableness coming your way, but there are some gorgeous baby clothes...
Muppets go modern with the coolest prints for your nursery
Of all my parenting achievements, I'm particularly proud that I've passed on a love for The Muppets to my own three kids. And now that they carry their own torch for Kermit, Beaker, and Fozzie Bear, I think they'll love decorating their rooms with some very cool, very...
Mixing up colors with Martha Stewart mixing bowls
Last year, we got a set of Martha Stewart ice cream bowls that have become favorites with my kids, whether they're holding ice cream, peanut butter for dipping carrot sticks, or maple syrup in the morning. So I'm excited to see now she's added to the collection with a...
Can’t stand the heat? Get out of the kitchen with 8 of the best summer BBQ recipes, beyond burgers
My first reaction to the wicked hot summer heat was to turn off the oven in favor of these no-bake desserts. Now, midway through the season, I'm turning away from my stove all together and opting instead for some of the very best, simply grilled, summer BBQ recipes....
Tips for taking the first family photos with baby: A celebration of motherhood firsts
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. We hope you enjoy our tips! Great close-up of baby June Blair with her older sister, via Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom. We all remember that first big...
You can finally stop threatening to destroy whoever wakes the baby.
You know how it goes. You spend an hour rocking the baby to sleep, carefully tiptoe to the crib, nail the arm-to-mattress transfer, and slip out the door. You're home free. You're almost downstairs to the brownies, wine, and Hannibal. And then some horrible monster...