But, MY Teen Tells Me Everything. (Uh-huh.)
Why are we talking about teens? Because every single one of your tiny bundles of joy are going to grow up to be one, and you might as well know what you're getting into. Trust me, you're going to want to know this stuff. In 35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You, So I...
Valentines for kids with very big hearts
This is the week, mamas. The week that your kids are going to have to bring in Valentine's cards for every single kid in the class, the teacher, the assistant teacher, the art teacher, the dance instructor, the janitor, and probably the neighborhood dog. But we've got...
There’s way more to Japanese pop art than Hello Kitty
When I was in Japan a few years ago, I tried desperately to pack my suitcase full with as much adorableness as possible. But lucky for me (and you), I don't have to endure the super long plane ride to stock up on imported Japanese goodies thanks to new find...
Girls will be girls at Tollipop
I love little prints of little girls (as anyone familiar with our art archives probably can garner). So when I saw an entire of gallery them from Kirsten at Tollipop I immediately started bookmarking. Kristen is a real artist, writer, and creative visionary who sells...
Is your faux leather handbag carrying high levels of lead?
I've coveted Shiraleah's handbags after spotting them on CMP favorite Darlybird, and I recently scooped up a forest-green pleather style which has gone with me everywhere. Until this morning. That's when my mother told me she'd heard that hundreds of non-leather...
Kid safe utensils for future foodies
Of all the things to gawk at, at the sprawling Atlantis Resort last weekend, there was one thing that seemed to catch the eye of every editor there--the bright, kid-friendly cooking utensils in the Kids Club.Sadly when I found info on the nested mixing bowls that...
DriveSafe.ly keeps your hands on the wheel, where they belong
I know that there is no text or email worthy of taking my eyes off the road while driving, especially now that I'm carrying precious cargo in the back seat. But, the urge is strong, oh so strong, to see what message has just popped up, and I'm such a good driver,...
Child labor – yet another benefit of parenthood
I have to appreciate any shop with the cajones to put out something called the Child Labour Collection; but then again, I'd expect nothing less from our irreverent friends across the pond at Twisted Twee. I'm laughing at the silkscreen tea towel featuring a rewards...
Sleep, my little valentine. Sleep.
There's no shortage of Valentine's Day attire for little girls (like the Kideko heart pajamas we found this week) , but when it comes to boys, it's pretty slim pickings. And I get it. Dressing a boy in a rose-colored heart shirt is a tough sell, even if there is a...
Paper Culture is giving it all to Haiti for Valentine’s Day
I'm not in the habit of sending out custom photo Valentine's cards---heck, I can barely get my Christmas cards out in time---but CMP favorite Paper Culture has given me good reason to reconsider. Not only do their lovely modern cards give me another chance to show off...