You had me at Bacon Peanut Brittle.
It seems that our society might be seeking out a few too many reasons to celebrate each and every day of the year (Penguin Awareness day anyone?). That said, I have found room for some elite exceptions. With today being National Peanut Brittle Day. In this house,...
9 DIY Valentine card kits for crafty kids
Last week, we shared an adorable DIY Valentine Card Kit and--wow!--so many of you wanted to grab a set, the artist had to temporarily shutter the shop while she made more. Happily, there are now a few more kits back in stock, but we also decided to find some more...
Handmade quilts for some very lucky babies
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child's space, but there's no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can't be put to use as real blankets too, when...
Handmade crib mobiles for those looking for something a little…different
What does it take to get a jaded mother of two excited about baby mobiles? Ninjas, circus animals with mustaches, and angelic pigs, apparently. All handmade, and all so very different. Not to mention customizable. That small, squishy boom? Eh, just my ovaries...
A new kids’ book that’s a real page-turner
I love the fact that my kids can carry around dozens of their favorite books on one compact tablet instead of lugging around a giant backpack. But, we still find it so satisfying to snuggle on the couch and share an actual storybook together, with pages to turn and no...
A musical playdate you indie-music parents won’t want to skip
Still have your kids' attention? Lucky you! That means there's still time to fill their ears with music that will make your own indie-music-loving soul happy--before the siren song of Call Me Maybe has imprinted on their poor susceptible souls for life. So you'll want...
5 healthy lunchbox snacks that make that healthy snacking resolution a little easier
This year, a lot of parents are resolving to buy healthier lunchbox snacks that are kid and cool mom approved. Seem like a tall order? Not with these five healthy snacks.I know that healthy snacks can be hard. So many taste, well, healthy. These five products are...
4 fabulous outfits to match 4 fabulous pairs of glasses
There's no faster way to make people say, "Wow, you look great--what's different?" than new glasses. Faster even than a haircut. Seriously. And possibly cheaper, considering there is hardly a pair over $95 on Lookmatic, including your prescription.So we're thrilled to...
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...