A teacher gift that gives back to teachers? I give it an A+!
I panic whenever it's time for teacher gifts. How many apple mugs does one person need? Does she have food allergies? Will the collection of Starbucks gift cards send him spiraling into caffeine-induced madness?But here's one gift that's beautiful, useful, and gives...
We’re drooling over Winter Water Factory’s upcoming collection
I find myself getting the baby bug after seeing the upcoming spring collection from Winter Water Factory. The colors, patterns and variety of styles are overwhelmingly adorable. They've chosen graphic prints that are super cool, but still feel sweetly innocent--and...
With this dulce de leche, life just got a whole lot sweeter
If you've never tried authentic dulce de leche--an addictive sauce made by slowly cooking milk with sugar--you're in for a serious treat.However if you're already familiar with this caramel-like nectar of the gods, then you're in for a serious surprise. We found...
Want to win $50,000 for your school? You should. Here’s why.
I remember sitting down at my very first PTA meeting, excited for my daughter to enter kindergarten at a wonderful public school, until I heard these words:It looks like we'll have to cancel the dance program this year. I felt the tears well up in my eyes. As a former...
The new Double Helix double stroller from Orbit is one far-out ride
For any mom with more than one child, finding the right double stroller is pretty much the search for the holy grail. The perfect buggy built for two should be easy to maneuver, fit through doorways, and allow you to convert it into a single stroller without breaking...
Breaking news: Trader Joe’s and Sunland peanut butter recall expands *Now updated
NOTE: It appears that Sunland Inc is now out of business. Check your pantries, mamas! The recall of New Mexico-based Sunland Inc. peanut butter sold at Trader Joe’s has now been expanded to 76 types of products, including almond butter, cashew butter, and tahini. The...
A DIY kids’ craft to brighten up fall
I know it's just a matter of time. Soon, my kids will be bringing home school craft projects made with fading leaves, twigs and pinecones. But I refuse to abandon the bright, bold colors I love just because we've officially hit fall. That's why I love this supersimple...
Nursing for good: The Bravado Nursing Tank by Rebecca Minkoff for Baby Buggy
I love good products that help support a good cause, but I love them even more when they're actually tied to the cause. (As in, I still question that strange fast-food fried-chicken campaign to fight breast cancer.) This is why I'm so happy to give you the first look...
Rabbit Days and Dumplings serves up deliciously different family music
Thanks to an Austrian grandmother and a healthy selection of Putumayo Kids music, my kids have been exposed to a fairly diverse tapestry of children's music...although I will admit that our knowledge of any music from East Asia is almost nonexistent. But now that...
Aubrey Anderson-Emmon’s Emmy dress: will it be your daughter’s dress next?
Anyone who caught the Emmys last night probably oohed and ahhed over Modern Family's adorable Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. In case you're wondering where she got that awesome little purple dress, it's none other than Tea Collection, believe it or not. And we've got a...