More coolness from recent weeks…
Making mom queen for a day. At least in her bathroom.
There are plenty of online retailers (and PR emails in our inbox) declaring, "Find your mom the perfect gift this Mother's Day!" Turns out they're talking everything from hair color to bathing suits. But one site that I think totally delivers on the suggestion: The...
7 of the best DIY teacher gift ideas to make gift cards more personal
Back in December, when we asked teachers for the Best Teacher Gift Ideas, by far the most cherished gift mentioned was a handwritten note or card from their students. Just a few words to let them know that all their hard work made a difference to our kids; according...
18 of the most fabulous Mother’s Day printables for last-minute thoughts that still count a lot
When it comes to showing moms our unending appreciation for all the hard work they've put in for us over the years—especially now that we get it a little better ourselves—we always want to make Mother's Day incredibly special. And yet, sometimes...we get a little...
Wearing your baby with even more style, thanks to 4 cool baby carriers.
One of the main reasons I always loved babywearing -- besides having both hands free, which is the clear winner -- is that cool baby carriers can be a stylish way for new moms to accessorize, especially when we're not always feeling so fabulous in our regular clothes....
The Girl’s Guide to DIY Fashion: Sew (ahem) much fun
By the time I learned how to sew, I was already a mama of two and trying to fit what little sewing ability I had acquired into what little time I had to spare. Needless to say, my output wasn't exactly abundant. If only I'd learned how to sew as a child I would have...
Exclusive first look at the modern Stokke Home furniture that grows with your kids
My 7-year-old daughter cannot wait for a little sister to join our family . . . and her bedroom, which I have to admit, it’s been tricky trying to find furniture that will mix a big kid look with the needs of an infant, but not any more. We're excited to give you guys...
Say thank you with these yummy edible gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day.
It's May (eep!) and the school year is almost over. Even though my kids' teachers deserve my thanks every day, I especially want to make them feel loved on Teacher Appreciation Day which is May 5, by the way. I always say that the best gifts are the ones you wouldn't...
8 indulgent, edible gifts for Mother’s Day: The fastest way to your mama’s heart, besides a handmade card.
Mother's Day is coming up and this hungry mama can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than with fantastic edible Mother's Day gift ideas. I've rounded up 8 amazingly tasty finds from some of our favorite gourmet and artisanal purveyors, which are especially...
A colorful toy mail bag for kids that’s ready to deliver fun
Since most of the mail I get in my own mailbox is junk or bills, I'd love to see my kids playing mail carrier and delivering me something really special using Miss Pretty Pretty's colorful felt mail bag. Perhaps delivered to this cute printable mailbox we shared a...
Another reason to love FashionABLE: Wallets!
Most of my friends, family, even my kids' classroom teachers know by now that FashionABLE is my go-to for gifts because they're all wearing something from them. Gorgeous scarves, fabulous totes, the list goes on. Well, now they've added wallets, I have to say might...
Sponsored Message: Give mom a moment of bliss this Mother’s Day with LINDOR truffles.
This is a sponsored message from Lindt. Mother’s Day is around the corner and it's a perfect opportunity to give quality chocolate to a great mom. A perfect bite of chocolate can be a moment when everything else disappears, and for a bit of that much-needed bliss,...
Beautiful new music for babies to delight our youngest listeners and their parents
We have spent years sharing the very best in kids’ music so that our children can grow up with great tunes written for the person they are now—and not the person they are going to be in 15 years, or---if it’s a booty song—hopefully never. So keep reading for three new...
Babiators grows up with new sunglasses for bigger kids
Search this site for kids’ sunglasses, and you will find several posts about Babiators cool-looking, high-protection sunglasses for babies and toddlers. With good reason: Cute styles and comfy frames coupled with 100% UVA and UVB protection, and an incredibly...
May Day: One holiday worth bringing back
Yes there are about a zillion so-called Hallmark holidays out there, but hearing stories from my own mom about May Day celebrations of her childhood make me yearn just a little for it. Dancing? Singing? Cake? Pretty ribbons? What's not to love? So it seems Mari from...
Introducing #UnguiltyPleasures, a new video series starring… us!
Okay, so we've been holding out on you all. Just a little. We are so so excited to be launching a campaign today that we're calling #UnguiltyPleasures. We've been talking about this idea forever, ever since the idea of "mom guilt" entered our vocabularies, which we...
A tropical trend: pineapple clothes for kids are fashion’s fruit du jour
If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn't have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this season, I'm all about...
For those planning some hipster 19th century throwback industrial chic decor touches for the kid’s room
Sometimes we just see one cool little bit of kid's room or nursery decor that's so clever, we can't help but share. In this case, it's the hand-crocheted vintage lightbulbs by Australia's La Dee Dah Kids. I'm partial to the yellow one myself, which adds that kind of...
It’s World Immunization Week. Here’s 3 ways you can help make sure more kids grow up healthy.
This year, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week, and based on the screams emanating from the pediatrician's office on my last visit, I'm guessing this isn't one my kids are thrilled about. But as they get older, they'll know why they should be. Vaccines save...
The Nepal Earthquake: What you can do to help the victims
As the massive rescue and recovery efforts are underway to assist those affected by the devastating Nepal Earthquake, we are all feeling like we want to help in some way, even though we feel so far away. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can help the many NGOs...
Bugaboo + Van Gogh: Two Dutch masters in one amazing collaboration.
I just laid my eyes on the new Bugaboo Van Gogh special edition stroller, featuring Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Almond Blossom design on the Bugaboo Bee³ stroller, and I'm drooling. Or swooning. Or both, maybe. What a perfect collaboration between the iconic Dutch...
Supermom, now coming to a cookie near you.
Evidently moms as custom superheroes are the hot new thing this week. First we found genius custom superhero action figures, and now it's custom supermom cookies out just in time for Mother's Day. From NYC favorite shop Eleni's -- where I spent way too much time on my...