When everything at Bluefly goes on sale, you kinda have to take a look, right?
With everything now at Bluefly up to 75% off I thought I'd poke around there and point out a few (a very, very few) great deals on gorgeous things. Should you be in a shopping-for-less kind of a mood. Just hurry--by the time you read this, who knows what will be...
Personalized baby gifts without the big prices
Some of my most favorite baby gifts to give and receive are personalized, but they can often be a little tough on the budget. That's why I'm so thrilled that one of our favorite Etsy artisans has started making personalized baby name gifts that are easy on the eyes...
How do you get the drawstring back in your sweatshirt? With the best silly little gadget thingie, ever
Lost drawstrings are up there at the top of all the annoying scale for me as far as clothing mishaps go. In fact, I just spent the last month frustrated that a small silk drawstring belt came out of a silk dress; I couldn't figure out how to get it back through...
Amazing kids’ craft kits that we might steal ourselves
This past week on a trip with a few families, I was so glad we had a few little art projects for rainy days or just quiet (forced) downtime. If you're not familiar with Todd Oldham's awesome craft collection, Kid Made Modern, it's a wonderful one-stop-shop for that...
Fly kicks for superkids
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your kid's shoes... but more super. Every kid wants to be a superhero, but laundering all those capes can be a real drag. These Superhero Shoe Wings from Etsy shop smallfly, however, strap on to any kids shoes to encourage super speed...
Can I get a witness? Sugar Free Allstars latest CD will make you a believer in their funky sound
If I had to pick a CD to take with my family onto a desert island this summer, it'd be the Sugar Free Allstars' latest release. The ten tracks pack a whole lot of funky deliciousness into 36 minutes, with lyrics that always perk us up and make us smile---which would...
Steampunk building blocks for the junior mad scientist
Finding that Higgs Boson particle is pretty cool, I guess. But maybe it's time to go back to the roots of invention and adventure that make America so great. Namely, dirigibles, freeze rays, lasers, and zombies. all of which come to life in this most wonderful set of...
7 hostess gift ideas that you can make your own
I have a big love for finding the perfect hostess gifts for those overnight or weekend invitations that crop up over the summer--if we're lucky. (Hint: feel free to invite us! My kids eat nothing and we bring good hostess gifts.) While some friends have very specific...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Whether you're exercising your brain or your body this summer, we've got the tech scoop on how to make it easier and more fun. Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them.1. The only question asked more than Are we there...
Relief from teething pain–and baby mealtime drama
Getting babies to transition to solid foods can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. But while this new set can't make the taste of rice cereal more appealing, it can make mealtime more enjoyable for both of you. The Oogaa baby mealtime set is so clever. Instead of...