Toms Shoes – they’re not just for summer
I am probably the last mother in all the land (or at least in Brooklyn) to discover just how comfy and awesome Toms Shoes are. But I don't think I'm the last to assume that is the time of year that we put them in the back of the closet in favor of shoes you can...
Etsy Kids makes online shopping even more fun!
I am a total Etsy junky; it's my first stop when I'm looking for cool, quirky accessories or for gifts for friends and family. I'm always particularly amazed by the beautiful handmade kids' clothing on Etsy, which is why you see so much of it on these pages.Now Etsy...
Cool race cars and trains – hold the plastic
My son's car obsession knows no limits, which is why we've got tubs and tubs full of plastic race cars and trains packing our playroom shelves. But the play life of those tiny cars seem to be pretty short, which is not at all what I can say about this new toy set from...
Trick or Treating for UNICEF is sweet
Consider this your annual reminder from us about Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. If it's never something you've done before, the premise is that your kids can ask for more on Halloween than just another sugary treat, on behalf of kids who need a lot more than a mini box...
Hey baby, what’s your sign?
A blankey is the the one gift that I didn't care we received way too many of when my daughter was born. It's a perfect idea when you have no idea what the new parents have or need, but want something more keepsake-y than diapers. But this one takes it up a notch,...
No glove…
When the heat started clicking through the radiator this past week, I knew it was time to start trading the cotton for wool and bringing the gloves out of the back of the closet. The handknit gloves from Etsy's Reflections By DS are making me mourn the loss of summer...
Because every mom could use a third arm. Or uh, giraffe’s neck.
Sometimes I wish I had another arm. Like to feed my baby with or to hold a toy for him to play with or to cook spaghetti while doing both of those things. A cool new bit of gear for babies (that happens to look like a giraffe's neck) aims to be just that--a third arm....
Gorgeous holiday tags that also help feed hungry kids
I'm often of the "do it quickly" school when it comes to holiday presents--I sometimes forgo the little touches (like tags!) in favor of just getting the gifts wrapped. (And yes, we're thinking holidays already. Forgive us!)These beautiful gift tags, however, are...
Judging a book by its cover
If you're a bibliophile like me, then you know that nothing smells as good as an old book. Age, ink, paper, maybe a dash of cracked leather cover. But we've discovered a gorgeous trio of classics with a redesign so spectacularly beautiful that... well... the new books...
A birthday banner that’s quite a hoot
We were so impressed with the gorgeous eco-friendly holiday cards from Night Owl Paper Goods last year that we ordered them for our own CMP contributors. So when I heard they added a few new items to their collection of goodies, I couldn't wait to take a peek. And...