Clever photo gifts aren’t just for grandparents, you know. 5 great photo gift ideas that kids will love.
When you think of custom photo gifts, most people probably think of calendars for Grandma--sweet, but a bit predictable. So why not use photos to make gifts for the littlest members of your family too? Kids love to look at faces--especially familiar ones--so we think...
A coloring book as lovely as the little girl behind it
If you don't know Elizabeth Mitchell's music, you're missing something special. She invokes a vibe of simple joy that's been part of our daily soundtrack as a family for the past few years. Daniel, Elizabeth's husband, and Storey, her beautiful daughter,...
A trucker hat with big attitude…and big compassion
I couldn't help but giggle out loud when I caught wind of these awesome trucker hats. Available at Barnabas Clothing in four colors, the COOLio trucker hat is kind of more coolio than sticking Pabst Blue Ribbon up there which, you know...so Williamsburg...
N is for nitrogen (and nifty nursery prints)
N is for...nitrogen? And: nerdy niftiness. We're not about to quibble when N stands for something far more unusual than nest. We brought you the Periodic Table Blocks, and now we've got something to hang on the wall over Little Miss Curie's crib: the Nn is for...
Because retro rocks: vintage concert tees for hip kids
Okay, I'll admit it: I'm probably the least cool parent there is when it comes to music. I did have a brief David Bowie-loving phase, but other than that hip hiccup, my tastes tend more towards maudlin musical theater and 1970s story songs. Which is why I was...
Wishing for a great kids’ CD? Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well
My singing voice is best kept in the shower. But that didn't stop me from singing to my kids when they were younger, though I'd usually do it along with the lovelier voices of Laurie Berkner, Frances England, and Charlie Hope. (I think my kids appreciated this.)...
5 ways to support our troops on Veterans Day (and every day)
As a daughter of a veteran and a military spouse, Veterans Day isn't just another Monday off from school. It's when we take a moment to honor our own family members and others who have sacrificed so much for our safety and freedom.If you're looking to provide support...
Threadless + Makedo: a match made in creative heaven
Some partnerships make beautiful music together, but this one makes fantastically creative artwork.If you order from Threadless soon, you might find a very special surprise packed in with your artist-designed t-shirts. Our pals at Threadless have partnered with our...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. This free kids' app is so amazingly simple, which is exactly why we (and our kids) love it. 2. Which app does Angela from The Office use to keep her daughter entertained on the...
Change the world by changing your socks. Really.
I don't tend to spend much time thinking about my sock purchases. Half of my socks tend to get lost in that treacherous journey from laundry hamper to dryer, anyway. But I've just found an incredible site that makes shopping for socks--and good-looking socks, at...