More coolness from recent weeks…
DreamWorks’ Home movie review: That time an alien and a girl took a worldwide roadtrip
Before slipping on my pair of 3-D glasses at a recent press screening of the new Home movie, I realized it had been a while since I'd seen an animated feature in a theater. I'm sure that will change drastically as my three-year-old son gets a bit older and can get...
A formula dispenser bottle that’s a game changer when you’re on the go.
While it falls squarely in the category of #firstworldproblems, making bottles with formula when you're on the go can be a pain in the neck. Individual sleeves of formula are easy, but not in my budget. Those little three-way containers are an improvement over lugging...
Angela and Roi Crossbody bags for a cause. You know, beyond your spring wardrobe.
I only have one crossbody bag in my closet, which given my bag obsession seems ridiculous, I know, but I use it so much that I think it might be time to add another, like say this new one from Angela & Roi. How convenient! I love how each color of their bags...
Ridiculously delicious, all-natural Easter candy options that earns their place in the basket. Bring it on Easter bunny.
Let's be honest: Easter candy is pretty much sugar and more sugar mixed with high fructose corn syrup with a dash of artificial food coloring. And we love every bite. I’m a believer in everything in moderation and am all for Easter being one of two days a year when we...
Macaron Day: Yes it’s real, and we’ll take the excuse to try one of these outrageous macaron recipes. (Or just buy some.)
There are a lot of crazy food holidays (I’m looking at you, National Marzipan Day), but some seem totally reasonable to me. And by reasonable, I mean I’m happy to have an excuse to celebrate. Case in point: World Nutella Day. I will never complain complain about...
A sweetly affordable new layette collection from none other than Skip Hop. (What took them so long?)
There's a reason why Skip Hop is a favorite brand of modern parents. Their ability to create playful and adorable items for babies that aren't so, well, babyish is what made me a longtime fan, from their nursery decor and crib bedding to their ever popular diaper...
18 easy cake decorating ideas that make a store-bought cake something super special.
We want our kids' birthday cakes to be perfect. I mean, you only turn 5 (or 7 or 9 or 13) once, right? But it can be daunting trying to copy so much of the beautiful stuff online created by trained pastry chefs. See also: Cakewrecks. So on behalf of our birthday gift...
2 fabulous new natural laundry products that actually work
With a houseful of kids with sensitive skin, I stick to my free and clear laundry detergents and skip the boosters, fabric softeners, and stain sticks just to be safe. But after discovering these two new natural laundry products, I've enjoyed clothes and towels that...
5 ridiculously adorable and remarkably easy DIY Easter treats we can’t resist.
With so many iconic Easter candies to buy, Easter brunch recipe to make, and fancy Easter cakes to bake, it’s easy to forget how simple it can be to make DIY Easter treats. So I've put together a few that I love. These special sweets are such a nice way to add a...
Bezar, the new members-only shopping site is here. Design fans, hold onto your wallets.
We recently alerted you to the upcoming launch of Bezar, a new members-only marketplace from Bradford Shelhamer, one of the original founders of Fab. We knew we'd be able to expect the same phenomenal design sense, curation and discovery that we've come to know and...
The new lightweight Baby Jogger travel system gives you a lot of bang for those already stretched bucks
Ah, the umbrella stroller, one of the most important pieces of parenting gear you will own. Yes, even more than a wipes warmer. (Kidding. Don't get a wipes warmer.) In round one of parenting, our umbrella stroller took a real beating as we threw our baby in there for...
Thinking : Parent – The LEGO Friends wars are back, and girls are losing. But not for the reasons you think.
We're excited to launch a new editor's column called Thinking: Parent, for common sense conversations about parenting issues we care about. Complete with random pop culture references. This week, I've seen a lot of shares of a set of fantastic photos from A...
A modern baby bounce chair without all the bells and whistles. And that’s a good thing.
One of the best new-mom tips I ever received was to invest in a nice baby bounce chair. My BTDT friends swore that we'd use it every single day, and they were right. I've had a few over the years, and by far my favorite were the simple, minimalist rockers that just...
Irish rock band t-shirts: Cool on kids every day of the year
While a ton of kids and babies are going to end up with "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirts today, we thought we'd take a slightly different tack and track down some cool kids' t-shirts featuring some of our favorite Irish rock bands. Because St. Patrick's Day or any other...
The new Bottlerocket Water Bottle from PlanetBox: Is it worth the price?
When PlanetBox, the makers of those uber popular stainless-steel lunch boxes, asked if I'd like to check out their new Bottlerocket water bottle, I didn't even blink before saying yes. I recently ditched juice boxes from my kids' lunches to save a little money and cut...
A fancy stroller liner that’s almost as fabulous as that Bugaboo.
When it comes to high-end infant strollers, it's still hard to beat the love parents have for the Bugaboo Chameleon. We appreciate its lay-flat bassinet for babies who are always somehow ready to sleep riiiiight when we need to leave the house. But here's the thing:...
The Peace Exchange: Fair trade accessories from an organization that just gives you more faith in humanity.
I admit that like a lot of you, that it can get really hard, day after day, learning about yet another violent incident around the world; another area facing political unrest, turmoil, and terrible conditions, especially for women and children. But as I recently heard...
6 easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids that look pretty darn cute.
As we all know, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so even my family dons the green and plays some jigs on March 17th. And though we don't go crazy decorating our house with shamrocks or setting up leprechaun traps, there are plenty of easy, kid-friendly crafts...
4 Lucky Charms dessert recipes for St Patrick’s Day that are all about those marshmallows
I will not get into the ingredient list on Lucky Charms cereal because, well. Yeah. But, hey, no judgments. I'm not one of those no-sugar-ever-moms. And once in a while, for a special occasion like, say, St. Patrick's Day, I can totally see how putting those little...
19 very (very) special non-candy Easter basket gifts kids will love.
Between school parties and Easter baskets from their grandparents, my kids will be coming home with chocolate bunnies and cream-filled eggs to last us till the Fourth of July. So I've been looking for some extra special Easter basket gifts for kids that go beyond what...
The Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Visit us!
This coming Friday March 20, we're so excited to be representing at the Great.ly booth at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show NYC, showing some of our favorite makers from our Indie Shop. If you're into design, and in the NY area, stop by on Friday and behold...