Eating out just got way more family-friendly
When it comes to eating out with my kids, we make sure to go to our favorite family friendly restaurant early in the evening with an arsenal of activities to keep them occupied. Seriously, I think planning a wedding is easier. But thanks to Knock Knock's fun new Kids'...
Baby sun protection in handy blanket form
We rarely leave the house without our Rain or Shine Kids waterproof stroller blanket - whether it's a cool fall picnic, winter jog, or spring walk in the park. And now, with their organic sun protection blanket, I think they've pretty much got us covered for summer...
Clek monkeys around with their booster seats
Sometimes I think I'm a 12 year-old trapped in the body of a...well nevermind. But I think that's why I such a huge fan of Paul Frank. His ubiquitous monkey, Julius, is one of the staples of the teen-hip market and now it's it's available for the younger set in the...
It’s true, fish really is brain food
So it's become pretty clear that iPhone apps can be God's technological gift to parents wanting to avoid toddler meltdowns in restaurants and pediatrician offices. Some of my favorite apps for the younger set come courtesy of Duck Duck Moose, which is slowly taking...
Romper room
So I admit that this whole adult romper trend scares me just a little, mostly because my body is not cut out for any sort of one-piece clothing item not meant for a beach. But my daughters, on the other hand, look absolutely fabulous in them. And at the top of my list...
Beautiful little dresses at beautiful little prices
Ses Petites Mains has been consistently one of my favorite shops for small-label, beautifully tailored girls' clothes from designer Beth Miles. And right now, you can hit their private sale--oops, did I just make it public?-- for fabulous savings on their very special...
Lunchwalla stomps out event-planning indigestion
I used to organize a girls night out with friends once a month, and it always started with one itty-bitty email to the group. Pretty soon though, that email had mushroomed into dozens of reply-to-all's, forwards, links to can we try this place, and before long, I'm...
We see cool crayons in your future
We're always on the lookout for cool party favors that do not include small plastic toys that last all of four minutes, or sugar-infested treats that seem to last four hours.So if you've got a party coming up, stuff those goody bags with these cool fortune cookie...
Charlie Hope’s latest CD puts us to sleep
I thought I was past the whole need-for-a-lullaby thing until my five year old started whispering I'm Scared into my ear every night at 2AM. Now, I think he needs a little Charlie Hope crooning into his ear from her World of Dreams CD, to help chill him out at...
Family travel, four-star, and discount all in the same breath.
When my husband and I talk about taking a trip, it always goes along the same script:"How about here?" "Too expensive.""How about here?" "No good with kids.""How about here?" "Are you kidding??""Fine, let's just go camping."And don't get me wrong, I like camping, but...