Summer shampoos just for kids (and their paraben-averse parents)
I've been using Fairy Tales hair care products since my girls' first haircuts, when the stylist recommended them. While they've become very well known for their gentle lice shampoos and repellants for kids, the rest of their line is pretty awesome too. And now they've...
Candy bars without all the junk? Yes, it’s Unreal.
I wish my kids would smack their lips over kale chips the same way they do the junk-filled candy they stare at in the supermarket checkout line. But while I can't say I've found a line of candy made of kale (ha), I have discovered a brand that takes some of our...
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...