Dishes for kids that are safer than plastic – they only look like plastic
It's hard trying to sort through all the plastic safety issues these days when it comes to feeding our kids. Between BPA, pthalates, melamine fears and microwave warnings, sometimes I just want to throw up my hands in frustration; does everything have to come with a...
Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with one easy act of kindness
I'm only one person with one meager budget and very limited time. How can I do something important and meaningful this October to show my support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when I can't donate a gazillion dollars and don't have the hours to donate to a...
Stamp of approval
Need a gift for the superstar girl who has everything? She could be 8. Or heck, 38. Either way, I think she'll like this adorable necklace which it turns out, is a lot more than a necklace. The Super Star Stamp Necklace is an adorable, eco-conscious masterpiece from...
Always Saturday – music for your permanent weekend
Always Saturday makes me happy. While this is technically a "kids" band, the beats are appropriate for big people, too. I'm thinking of their CD as a dance party waiting to happen, and I just want to be a part. After all, any band that evokes the feel of a fun and...
Masquerade, pretty faces on parade
In spring, a young man's thoughts lightly turn to love. In fall, everyone's thoughts turn to a really kickass Halloween costume. Right? If you're looking for something really special this year, that will last past midnight on the 31st, the lovely leather masks from...
Indian Prints
Indian patterns are totally (and beautifully) on-trend right now-- we wrote about Ikats and other beautiful prints a few months ago, and our allegiance has yet to waver.Especially since we saw these lovely designs. Hammocks & High Tea's new "Dreamweaver"...
Mommy Poppins expands. Boston and LA moms, rejoice!
When I first discovered Mommy Poppins I remember thinking, oh finally--a non-pretentious guide to all the best things to do around New York and the NYC area. There is rarely a week in which I fail to check the site to find free activities, special events, and great...
The fountain of youth for your hands
They say your hands show your age. In which case I'm in trouble. The last time I tried to pamper my hands was when a relative gave me a Mary Kay Manicure Set as a gift that had been --gulp-- used. There were fingernail gouges in the cream and a... let's say, a...
Fighting breast cancer with a new color: blue
There's a lot of pink out there in October, and that's a great thing. We applaud any effort to fight breast cancer by spreading awareness or raising donations for research and support. Still, if pink's not your color, we'd like to introduce you to a breast cancer...
Animal themed nursery prints with a French accent
As I have mentioned here before, I have a real sweet spot for nursery art prints. While my daughter's room may be the size of your suburban walk in closet, I will always keep an eye out for another something special to squeeze onto her tiny walls. Especially when it's...