The British lunch bag invasion
I can't believe I'm already looking at back to school items for my kids, but that I am. So I checked in to see if last year's CMP find, Dabbawalla Bags, was doing anything new for 2010. And that they are. Good stuff too! I adore this Union Jack lunch bag made of a...
Five stars for Toy Story 3
This weekend, I finally managed to wrangle my kids--and a few of their friends -- to see Toy Story 3. Now before you read any further, I must first disclose a major bias: In my mind, Pixar's John Lasseter can do little wrong. I walked in wanting to like it.And loved...
Protecting little heads from UV rays, chlorine, and parabens too
I'm not one for fussing with my girls' hair too much - if we remember to brush it in the morning that's a good day. But I do know that the poor kids have inherited my frizzies, coupled with their dad's thin hair, which is a great combo, especially in the summer. So...
Geeks of the world unite! Then, breed.
Back in my day, kids wore My dad can beat up your dad shirt (well, certain kids) and they were considered oh so hilariously irreverent. We've certainly come full circle since then, haven't we, because the new hilariously irreverent kids are declaring My dad can beat...
Terralina lets you be good to your skin, mamas. And mamas-to-be.
The first time I saw that little pink plus sign, my life changed. Not only because I was going to bring a human being into the world, but also because I knew that the skin care section of my medicine cabinet had become a mine field. No salicylic acid. No parabens. No...
Free books from Borders. Yes, free.
They say you don't get something for nothing but today, that's not quite the case. Because Borders Books has got a special deal going right now when you download one of the Borders eReader apps, which are also free. Downloads are for both Mac and PC, plus...
For some of us, 30 minute meals take about 20 minutes too long
I really do like to cook, but I also like to keep my meals simple. Especially since my family eats like a pack of wolves and the meal that took me an hour to make is gone in about 8 minutes. So I've decided that, at least a few times a week, I'm going onto Funny Spoon...
New York City for kids. And their suburban parents.
The first time I took my daughter New York City, she spent so much time swiveling her head in every direction, I was afraid she'd tip over. I could have done a better job planning New York City for kids, and prepping my little suburban dweller for the "big city", but...
New custom photo cards so cute I don’t actually want to mail them.
It was her very first ballet recital, and I wanted everyone we know to see her joyful smile as she hugged her first bouquet of roses. But that doesn't mean I'm going to just give away our new custom photo cards from Shutterfly. I might just keep them all for...
Saving your home pregnancy test – Don’t just admit it, flaunt it.
Bronzing baby shoes is so 1900's. The real keepsake is that little plastic doohicky (or twelve) that you peed on and then stared at for ten minutes with your jaw on the floor. Sure, the plus sign or smiley face or digital proclamation of PREGNANT faded long ago. But...