Turn your kids’ drawings into figurines
I've seen no shortage of brilliant ideas for showcasing kids' artwork not to mention ideas for turning kids art into gifts--which by the way are always a hit with anyone who receives them. So when I saw these adorable figurines created from kids' drawings, I...
The perfect first dollhouse
I still remember taking my girls to a friend's house for a playdate, and realizing that my youngest daughter, then about two, could lose herself for an hour or more with the little girl's dollhouse without making a peep. I knew from then on that imagination-building...
Saying I love you en citron
It's been a long time since I checked in with the Paris Print Shop (formerly known as Little Brown Pen), and with Valentine's Day coming up, it reminded me to stop by their Etsy Shop and see what they're up to. I'm so glad I did. I think this yellow heart photograph...
Free printable paper dolls: the ultimate collection, from Betsy McCall and beyond
I've never let go of my love of paper dolls, ever since I played with them myself. (No, not last week with my kids; I mean a loooong time ago.) While our paper dolls apps on my iPhone get a ton of play, so do the regular old paper variety. A little more mess, but also...
Offer a warm welcome with eco-savvy guest toothbrushes
While I will never come close to the Martha Stewart level of preparedness, there are some nifty tricks I've picked up along the way to help me appear as a super hostess-goddess always at the ready for guests (even of the unexpected overnight variety). And I've just...
Babywearing dolls? Whoa, the cuteness.
I've done a lot of babywearing in my day. A lot. And though my "baby" is a hand-holding toddler now, my daughter still remembers her little brother's carrier days and wears her own doll babies with pride. While it's no secret we at CMP love babywearing, it's not often...
A book with illustrations worthy of Dr. King’s most famous speech
Yes, having a day off from school is exciting for the kids, but on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'd also like for them to reflect upon the reason they are getting a day away from lessons. And even though they are old enough to have heard Dr. King's I Have a Dream...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The latest Facebook announcement has sent us straight back to our privacy settings. We've got the need-to-know scoop on the new Facebook Graph Search. 2. Turn your...
What Does the President Look Like? A book to help make history cool.
With the Inauguration coming up, a lot of us will be watching and following the day's events on TV. That also means a lot of questions from curious kids about...well, all kinds of things. There are a lot of books that talk about politics for kids, but my own girls...
Twin sets for babies we love. Because roses are red, onesies are…mustard?
If pink and red are a little too sweet for your taste on Valentine's Day, try some mustard. As in, these gorgeous mustard and cream organic onesies that feature a hip, understated version of hearts and arrows. So cute for twins! Or a singleton who likes options. The...