How to get started on Pinterest – The perfect 101 guide
Pinterest, pinterest, pinterest! That's all it seems my on and offline friends are talking about these days--and for good reason. This virtual corkboard that allows you to "pin" and share your online inspiration can help make life easier, craftier, and from what we...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
We're in awe at how far technology has come, even in just the past year. Our favorite picks from the past week are so 2012. And that's a really awesome thing. 1. Check the home thermostat from work? Turn on the fan from carpool? With the invention of one special...
Planning a family ski vacation. With the actual vacation part.
When my husband decided that he wanted to take a family ski vacation, I was a little hesitant. With four kids who have never seen more than a few inches of snow, we were less than prepared with cold weather kids' gear. And the thought of finding accommodations for our...
How do you feel?
Sometimes it's hard for my kids to talk about their feelings. In the heat of the moment, they find it a lot easier to cry (or let's face it, whine) than to confront their emotions. As the child of a child psychologist, I am always on the lookout for great books to...
3 greenmoms’ LunchSkins now at Target. Go green!
I've been using the 3greenmoms LunchSkins eco-friendly sandwich bags ever since we featured them here awhile back, so how exciting to hear that they're launching a brand new line for Target. Hooray! Their new LunchSkins2 sets are available at Target starting this...
TOMS jumps on the ballet flats trend
My TOMS wedges might just be my favorite pair of high-heeled spring and summer shoes, but even as comfy as they are, they're still high for chasing after four kids. And while I've yet to feel hip enough to pull off the Classic styles, the new TOMS ballet flats might...
We <3 this bottle because it's #twittering
Why is this new SIGG bottle awesome for Valentine's Day? Because no one can live without water. (And lots of us can't live without Twitter.) It's a child-sized bottle, but I would totally drink from it. Damask, birds, flowers, bright colors, and all the usual things...
The ultimate new baby sibling gift
When I saw this amazing DIY kit at Bundle, it screamed "sibling gift" so loud at me I almost considered having another baby just so my kids would have a reason to make one. Truly, this is one of the coolest ideas I've ever come across. If you're looking for a...
The perfect board book for baby’s first Valentine
If you're looking for a ridiculously adorable Valentine for your baby too young for sweets, we've got just the thing. And it's not edible. But that doesn't mean your baby won't try to eat it. Created by Joyce Wan, the artist behind Kiwi and Pear, We Belong Together a...
Turn around! It’s a total ellipse of the heart.
Once upon a time there was bare space on the wallNow I'm really digging this art.Let's go hang it up, thisTotal ellipse of the heart! Math geeks and fans of Bonnie Tyler will dig this Total Ellipse of the Heart print by Michael Paukner from the Design Milk Dairy...