Going Down, Down, Down to help the Gulf

Going Down, Down, Down to help the Gulf

Though I haven't seen the Gulf of Mexico since I was a teen, I'll never forget the color and warmth of the turquoise-blue water that lured me in until I was wrinkled and waterlogged. It's those waters and the creatures most affected by them that The Gulf Restoration...

LOL with Mabel’s Labels

LOL with Mabel’s Labels

No matter what season it is, I can always find a reason to use our Mabel's Labels, and with everything from summer camps and lessons, to pool playdates and picnics these days, I'm always putting those handy labels on something.Now if you've got a camper, then you...

Geek may be a four letter word, but then, so is cool

Geek may be a four letter word, but then, so is cool

My husband's favorite childhood memory may involve cracking open his brand new Atari game system and having a marathon Pong session, so it's no surprise that he grew up to be a tad tech-obsessed. Which is why I got him a copy of Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and...

Caps off to you

Caps off to you

I have hostess gifts on the brain these days; maybe it's just wishful thinking that I'll get lots of fancy summer house invitations this season? Or maybe I'm just dying to get someone a little gift as cool as this sleek little Urban Creature bottle opener. I actually...

Not too shabby but affordably chic

Not too shabby but affordably chic

When I got word that online boutique Shabby Apple is now promoting their dresses for women, I have to be honest, I was a bit skeptical. I like some but not all of their little girls' dresses, and on top of that, mail order clothes + cheap prices are a combo that...

Gummy bears that won’t wreck your teeth

Gummy bears that won’t wreck your teeth

Despite the fact that looking at this kids furniture got The Gummy Bear Song stuck in my head (no, I won't burden you if you don't already know it), I'm totally grooving on these adorable gummy bear chairs from yam & toast. They're sweet without going overboard--a...

Handmade Father’s Day cards – only not by your own hand

Handmade Father’s Day cards – only not by your own hand

When your kids are still too young to break out the glitter glue and make dad a Father's Day card--or too old--a printed card can still go a long way. So to keep you from the card aisle crush the next Saturday, I searched through Etsy (with the help of some of our...

Snack, wash, dry, repeat

Snack, wash, dry, repeat

I'll never be the eco-mama who reuses plastic wrap or gives up the soft toilet paper for the stuff that feels like newspaper. Mostly I look for small changes I can live with, and one of those has been cutting down on my reliance on disposable plastic snack bags. There...

The long of board shorts

The long of board shorts

With summer officially underway, I am busy getting my beach bag stocked so I can run off to the pool at a moment's notice. Along with towels, my unfashionable floppy hat and tons of sunscreen, I'm going to be including the new UV Board Shorts from Baby Banz for my...