Lovely leather for the ladies
Perusing Etsy has become an occupational hazard because I just end up finding more gorgeous handmade goodies that I swear are screaming my name. Such is the case with these beautiful leather bracelets that I can't stop thinking about. I can't quite decide which...
Nutella’s got competition. And it’s organic.
I have a hardcore crush on Nutella. Although I must admit, I think their ads that tell you to serve it to your kid as a breakfast food are a little hard to swallow--like my kids need more help eating waffles? Even so, the combo of chocolate and hazelnut is absurdly...
Great shirts for stylish dreamers, wanderers, and do-gooders
It should always be a joy to do a little online shopping, especially when you're hoping to see your money do a little good in the world. That's why Jedidiah is so nice. Every one of their lovely adult shirts and accessories you buy contributes to a worthy cause. This...
Little Choux – Toys like the elves would make
If Santa's elves make everything, why do the boxes say "made in China?" my little sister asked me several decades ago. Her prescient question rings more true now than ever, where it seems unlikely that the handiwork of elves had much to do with the toys I see on store...
Bookmarks. For people who still read real books.
I still have fond memories of certain bookmarks I had when I was young. I remember loving to return to a book, not just because I was eager to get back into the story I was reading, but also because I couldn't wait to peek at the special bookmark holding my place. I...
Your kids will be speaking three languages before you can say one, dos, trois
How often do you find yourself struggling to come up with a special holiday gift for the trilingual baby in your life? Heh. Well, look no further than the two new books from Little Pim, makers of the wonderful foreign language learning videos. And if baby isn't...
Stuff kids’ stockings with these eco-friendly paints
Santa has three stockings to fill here, and I'm sure it's a tough job trying to find the perfect not-junky/not-too-expensive little trinkets. Especially when the mama of these children is also eco-minded and prefers open-ended creativity projects instead of, say, a...
Sprinkle your holidays with new kid-friendly tunes from The Jimmies
Last year, kindie music favorites The Jimmies came out with a five-song downloadable EP right before the holidays with the best holiday title ever: Mama Said Nog You Out. Well, like our favorite eggy concoction, The Jimmies are back for the holidays, but this time...
If the shoes fit…
Having three kids means I also have a lot of shoes sitting by my front door. Aside from the fact that the messy pile is probably bad enough to give the president of the neighborhood association a minor heart attack, I'm also pretty tired of tripping on them every time...
A portable easel for whenever inspiration strikes
My kids are what you might call serious artists. No they aren't selling their paintings for thousands, they just can't leave the house without a bunch of arts and crafts stuff--just in case inspiration hits in the minivan, I suppose. Fortunately, one of our favorite...