Bandages against bullies. Not because of them
We love our Ouchies, but we're more than aware that boo-boos aren't always the result of an innocently skinned knee. Whether or not bullying is an issue for your kids, we're proud to support this terrific initiative aimed at stopping bullies and raising the funds to...
Beautiful jewelry for tweens – buy them or make them yourself
My 8-year old is just starting to accessorize her outfits, which is probably no surprise considering I have a little addiction to accessories myself. If you've got a tween that's ready for something better than play jewelry but not Tiffany, we've found the perfect,...
What’s cool and on sale at Old Navy for Back to School? More than you might think.
Once again, we're super happy to be working with Old Navy--and not just because it's so fun/weird to see Jason Priestly in their new TV ads. If you haven't checked out their insanely good sale online yet (seriously, there is a lot under $10 and tons of tees for $5),...
Isabella Oliver bumps up your fall style to major chicdom
Not too many women wish they were pregnant in the heat of August. But when I got a glimpse at Isabella Oliver's new fall/winter maternity collection, I admit almost wish I had a baby bump. The just-launched autumn/winter 2012 collection from Isabella Oliver is...
Letters from the tooth fairy – When you care enough to send the very tiniest
Need a little something more special from the tooth fairy than say a dollar under the pillow? We've got just the teeny-tiny thing. We fell in love with Leafcutter Designs teeny-tiny letters from the Easter Bunny a few years back, which would rock any child's Easter...
Recess Monkey’s eighth CD is as fun as a barrel full of you-know-whats
With seven solid releases to their credit (you can read about their last one here), I was pretty certain that we'd love Recess Monkey's eighth offering to the world of kindie music. But what I enjoy most about this trio of enthusiastic educators from Seattle is that...
Bloom strollers blend neon with zen and it totally works
I've often wondered why strollers don't come with headlights. (Seriously, I think about such things.) Well, my wish has actually come true. The new Zen stroller from Bloom comes with--you guessed it--a headlight. But that's only one of the very cool and clever design...
How do you pit cherries? Aha! We have an easy answer.
I know I'm not the only one who's always wondered if there's an easier way to pit cherries. Every year, I wait for cherry season with much anticipation, only to be reminded that with half of my kids needing me to pit their cherries before they can eat them, I'm facing...
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. And no, that's not a giant, delicious donut. Sorry.1. If you've got kids and own a camera, you need this book!2. Sending paper thank-you cards through the mail without lifting...
It’s map time
My 5-year-old showed almost zero percent interest in maps until we went on vacation to a beach town. Suddenly, it was very important that she be the holder of the map at all times.It was ultimately a good thing, even if said map ended up covered in melted chocolate...