
Superfood alert: Snack like an Aztec warrior with these 5 chia seed snacks (and yes, they’re good)
Want to get in on the superfood fun, but have no clue what to do with a bag of chia seeds? (Other than turn them into a grassy novelty pet?) I've got five delicious ways to enjoy these wonder seeds, which were once the go-to survival food of Aztec warriors. Almost as...

We love Method, we love animals, Method is protecting animals. Everyone wins.
I just love how Method keeps reinventing itself with new scents, limited edition designs, and now, an awesome new charity effort that helps show Method's commitment to the fair treatment of animals. Method has never animal-tested (one of the things we like about...

Adorable baby booties that actually stay on. It’s real! We swear!
There is some unknown force that prevents socks from staying on babies' feet. Probably the same one that makes socks magically disappear from dryers. Luckily, a new line from guava kids, guavaboots, is an answer to this ongoing conundrum and will be the solution for...

2 great DIY Father’s Day ideas, including the best printable Father’s Day coupons we’ve seen
I always look forward to my free online subscription to Moomah, which always has tons of fun craft ideas and other creative inspiration for parents. Today, their Father's Day issue hit my inbox and I love the two projects they're featuring. First there are some of the...

11 great homemade Father’s Day gift ideas: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
There are great gifts for dads, and then there are the great gifts they'll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm. We always love handmade gifts,...

Sweet dreams are made of these: handmade summer quilts
Oh, hello there, Summer! Long time no see. The weather is warmer, the kids are sweatier, and it's time to pull out the summertime linens. Or, um, it might be that time if I were the kind of person who's organized enough to have summer linens. And if I were? Well, CMP...

Bigger, stronger, hotter. Yes, coffee.
I like it hot, strong, and bigger than usual. And a little on the sweet side. And now I can have it all with one press of a button, just the way I like it. Coffee has never been hotter with this very clever new offering from Keurig. And Dad might like it, too. We...

Tiptoe over the tulips while slacklining.
When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Slacklining is one of those...

Get in The Shade: the all-purpose, all-weather protector for baby
I firmly believe that the rule that applies to dogs should also apply to babies: always ask before touching. (Hey, let's add pregnant bellies to that list, too). When my son was an infant, I was at the grocery store and a total stranger walked up and just started...

The best Father’s Day tie just might be a bow tie. Or, a Bowie tie.
We might have found the best Father's Day gift ever. And yes, it's a tie. We're crushing on the retro-cool ties made from hand-drawn images by Etsy artist Kayci Wheatley. Whether your dad's into pin-on bow ties or tie-em-yourself neckties, you're covered with...