Bowled over: vintage bowling lanes get new life as kids’ furniture
Every now and then I spot kids' furniture that makes me wish I had a little expendable income, and that's exactly how I feel about these amazing pieces from CounterEvolution. Table Tots are quite possibly the coolest kids' table sets I've ever seen. And...
DIY Crafts meets toys meets awesome
One of my son's favorite activities is creating DIY roads and parking garages for his collection of Matchbox cars. So when I saw this super easy tutorial, I thought it would be a cool way to take his imaginative play to the next level. These DIY chalkboard city...
Stylish threads for on-trend little guys
Moms of boys, you know it can be a full-on hunt to find cool threads for our little guys. Especially if, like mine, your son happens to love fashion. So when I discovered Aven Clothing, I actually squealed with happiness. Aven founders Angie Monson and...
Beautiful birth announcements that are a cut above
I spent a lot of time looking for the "perfect" birth announcements for my three children--something unique and beautiful, and worthy of tucking away in a special place and not immediately hitting the recycle bin (gasp!). And if CMP favorite Minted had been...
6 of the best funny parenting books. Because what new moms really need is a new laugh.
Along with a housecleaner and a personal chef, what I really could've used when I was a new mom was a good laugh and a lot more funny parenting books. Because while I sat and rocked my newborn as she screamed, it was sometimes hard to not take it all so seriously. If...
A giant gumball machine filled with cupcakes? Oh lord, yes
We've seen gumball machines. We've seen the ones that give out terrible lead-paint drenched toys, tattoos and decoder rings. But finally there's one that tops them all: A cupcake machine for your next party. Whoa. CMP and all-around New York City favorite Baked By...
Party perfection: raise the roof AND raise money for your fave nonprofits
Planning a kids' party isn't for the faint of heart, even though the end results (adorable cake-face photos! happy wee ones!) are always worth it. Let's face it: life is crazybusy. So I can totally see why more and more parents are turning to online...
Put a letter on it with a Jana Feifer custom tote
As we moms know, when your belly and butt are often times growing and shrinking thanks to your kiddos (not just me, right?), handbags and purses are the one thing that will always fit. Well, at least that's the rationale I'm using to snatch up one of these gorgeous...
The Weelicious cookbook – the cookbook every family should own
Remember our list of 6 cookbooks that every parent should own? Well, make room on your cookbook shelf for one more: the new Weelicious cookbook by Catherine McCord. But before I get to the many reasons why Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh, and Easy Recipes(from our...
Ahoy! Plunder this treasure of adorable shirts for your favorite matey
Avast me hearties, it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day! And if you have a little landlubber who likes to plunder your desk drawers and yell arrrrrrr at all hours of the day and night, we have got the cutest little tee to add to your booty. The Pepe the...