A crocheted gift set for those who can’t really crochet
Of the many talents I wished I possessed, crocheting is at the top of the list, right along with singing in key and being able to sketch something other than stick figures. Since I don't expect to inherit any of those talents any time soon, I look to outside sources...
Have a heart on Valentine’s Day
We were first introduced to the Children's Heart Foundation when we donated the proceeds from last year's color-your-own Valentine's Day card contest to their worthy efforts. So this year, we figured it was timely to remember their fantastic cause on a day that is all...
Hunter rain boots that stand out from the crowd
When the weather in New York City involves any sort of precipitation, it's hard to open an umbrella without hitting a pair of Hunter boots on the sidewalks, my own chocolate brown pair included. In fact the waterproof wellies are so ubiquitous in my neighborhood, I...
Go ask Alice
For all the eye-goggling special effects and "3D everything" in kids' movies nowadays, the 60-year-old Alice in Wonderland will still leave your kids' mouths agape as it still does mine, no funny glasses needed.If you want to take your kids down the rabbit hole, now...
Warning: Reading this book during pregnancy will make you pee yourself. Even more.
We have eagerly been awaiting the Let's Panic About Babies book every since we first became pregnant with our own babies. And that's saying something. Because back then, we didn't even know anything about authors Alice Bradley and Eden M. Kennedy, how funny they are,...
Lovely printables for Valentine’s Day
If you're a mom, you could pretty much rename Valentine's Day, Lots and Lots of Random Paper That My Kids Won't Let Me Recycle Day. Wouldn't it be great if you could start with a PDF and just print the paper you actually wanted? And wouldn't it be even greater if that...
Lift a leaf and learn about a tree
I have a soft spot for good quality wooden toys. I like them so much I find myself decorating my daughter's room with them, and these handmade, wood puzzles from Just Hatched are no exception. They're much too pretty to keep in a drawer with a variety of lovely colors...
SAVE ELMO!
Here's the bad news: In the next few days, Congress will vote on a bill that could completely eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting. That's not an exaggeration.Here's the good news: There's still time to save Elmo.The government spends only $1.35 per...
A kids’ party that gives books back. (Plus: cookies!)
Despite light-up toys, dolls that talk, and, um, iPads, at the end of the day, nothing holds a candle -- or backlit touchpad screen -- to a good kids' book. It's a lesson my 3.5 year-old daughter has already learned, and I'm sure your kids are totally on board with...
The ugliest chocolates you’ll ever love
I have Joe Cocker in my head right now. He's singing You Are So Beautiful to Me, and I'm getting all choked up when his voice cracks at that one point at the end. He also happens to be singing the song to the unbelievably amazing treats from Ugly Truffles (at least in...