Stroller blanket smackdown: The best of the cold weather best
Not sure how everyone else is feeling about their winter so far, but in my neck of the woods, the weather gods have not been kind. We've had snow, sleet, frigid temps...we're only missing hail storms. Ever since the first below 40 degree day hit, I've been hot on the...
Dress up clothing so gorgeous, it will make you twirl too.
These days, my girls would rather get into dress up clothing than play nearly anything else. I'm not complaining; I love all the creativity and imagination it inspires, when they piece together the mismatched accessories, tutus, hats and capes in their room and turn...
Now your daughter can wear her heart in her hair
Most girls--my own daughter included--have lots of these little metal snap barrettes lying around and, if you happen to be a crafty type, you probably also have some pretty wool felt at home, too. If so, in just about 15 minutes you can make a couple of gorgeous...
LEGO storage that kids won’t forget to use
LEGO is, in my mind, the quintessential building toy of childhood. I played with it when I was little; both of my kids--their ages in double digits--still love to build with it. The problem, of course, is that no matter what LEGO storage solutions I come up with,...
The best cupcakes are wrapped in cooties
I can't stop giggling over these printable cupcake wrappers available from the Spaceships and Laser Beams Etsy shop. The description says it's so hard to find anything for Valentine's Day that appeals to little boys... and sure, I can see the elementary set loving the...
Personalized blankets for baby, and the child she’ll become (sniff).
I first discovered the fleece personalized baby blankets from mom-run Admiral Road a few years back, and really liked their bold, child-friendly designs right away. Having owned one for several years now, it sure has held up over time; it's gone from a stroller...
Welcome to the big time, Little Alouette.
We just love it when one of our favorite little mom-run brands makes it big. Not only because that means that quality construction and design reap the rewards they deserve, but because even more people will get to discover a great new star. It's the same way I felt...
Just Shorn – Beautiful rugs from farmers, not factories
I have never been a fan of wall-to-wall carpeting. Maybe it's a factor of living in New York, where hardwood flooring is the standard, but I find a great area rug not only looks sharp, it's practical when you've got kids. It's easy to clean, and when you decide to...
Putting the art in heart, times a million.
See that gorgeous iPhone case over there? It's printed from original art and signed by the artist. Impressed yet? You will be. The artist's name is Anwar, and he's from Kuwait. He's also a child cancer patient. All of the lovely goods from The Children's Art Project...
The Makerie – Like summer camp for crafty moms
A long time ago before there were many children under my feet, I was actually pretty crafty. Yes, I even used to knit! But sadly, I'm hard pressed to find the time these days. That's why I'm so jealous of all you moms who might be able to attend The Makerie this...