
Petite Box – Also known as, how to make a new mom smile
UPDATE: This service has now shut down. We highly recommend Citrus Lane for a similar service with products we love. -Eds There are actually lots of ways to make new and pregnant moms smile, most of them involving food, cleaning, and babysitting. But if you're far...

Stylish boys’ wedding clothes – Reader Q&A
Any suggestions where I can find stylish outfits online for my 3 year and 1 year old boys to wear to an outdoor summer wedding? - question via Twitter Your sharp-dressed toddlers will look amazing in one of Appaman's Fine Tailoring suits or separates. I love their...

You don’t have to love fairies to love this tooth fairy pillow
When a child loses the first tooth, it's one of the greatest "becoming a big kid" moments we parents get to witness. I love how special that very first one is. So when things get wiggly, it's fun to get prepared with something like a cool tooth fairy pillow. Sparkle...

The baby shower gift that’s definitely not for the baby
This year, I thought one of the more inspired picks in our Baby Shower Gift guide was the Keurig coffee maker. I figure for those moms who thrive on caffeine (or will, once they start to accept their new sleep patterns, or lack thereof), it beats a sixteenth receiving...

Maternity couture with a due date
I had this dress when I was pregnant that made me feel like a goddess. I wore it to two weddings, several parties, and a couple of dates. And then I had the babies and passed it on to another mama like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Maternity Dress."This is going to...

Elegant, exotic blankets for baby? How bazaar!
We love the new elegance in nurseries, and we especially love when beautiful design goes hand in hand with comfort and eco-consciousness.And we really, really love when peacocks are involved.[don't miss a truly great giveaway after the jump!] Baby Bazaar is a breath...

Reinventing the bento box
As the old saying goes: Once you go Bento you never go back. Okay, that's not it at all. But it's exactly how I feel every morning that I pack my kids' lunches. After discovering the perfect reusable, food-safe containers, those plastic baggies and reused Chinese...

So uh, we understand that sometimes new moms have questions?
How much allowance is too much? When can kids start playing video games? Will it kill them to eat dessert first? All important parenting questions, but the first few months (and really, for the first few years) you won't care about much more than the basics. What I...

Free bunny ears you’ll love to see in your Easter photos
On this Easter Sunday, may your own bunnies stay clean of melted chocolate and grass stains. . .at least until you can get a few great shots of them in their Easter finest. And while we're sure your children will look adorable as is, we've found a couple of printables...

BabyLit board books – Lovely little lessons with Alice and Jane
Good news, bibliophiles! Your toddlers can now enjoy Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre, and not just as teething toys. Thanks to gorgeous illustrations and clever literary touches, you might enjoy this collection of amazing board books at bedtime even more than they...