Peace of Mind: Add it the Shopping List

Peace of Mind: Add it the Shopping List

Lately we’re finding so many cool companies that are developing products and services to help parents of kids with allergies or medical conditions and we’re all shouting a big collective whoo! about it. One of them is the parent-invented ICE Packet. No,...
Alexander Girard Underfoot

Alexander Girard Underfoot

The modular carpet tiles from FLOR are taking the design world by storm with their new offerings by the renown mid-century textile designer, Alexander Girard. But eh, who cares about the design world when there are regular old parents out there who just need smart,...

Cool Working Mom Picks

We’ve loved Mommy Track’d ever since we first reviewed this fantastic online resource for working moms here. And now we’re excited to be collaborating with them on their new Personal Shopper column, featuring CMP co-editor Liz as their Chief...
Clean as a European Whistle

Clean as a European Whistle

You’ve heard about bathing your baby to relax them before bedtime, right? Not necessarily so. My older daughter screamed bloody murder at bath time until she was well past her first birthday. Not so relaxing. How I wish we’d had the Spa Baby European Style...

J’aime Mon Papa (Translation: Daddy Rocks)

When choosing Father’s Day gifts for the daddies in my life, I strive to present them with a memorable token of affection. It doesn’t have to be extravagant or costly, but it has to be meaningful. Which automatically rules out socks. The lovely Sarah Jane...
Shiny Happy Eco Toys

Shiny Happy Eco Toys

If there’s one complaint I have about some eco-friendly toys it’s that they tend to look pretty eco-friendly. That’s great when you love ecru with a side of pale, but not so much when you’re trying to engage your little one with bright fun...
Swimwear Season: Don’t Panic Just Yet.

Swimwear Season: Don’t Panic Just Yet.

Swimsuit shopping has never been one of my favorite outings – not even in the days before I had to reconcile my hot mama ideals with my postpartum realities. The suits that look great on a hanger generally become total fashion don’ts on me; but browsing...