More coolness from recent weeks…
Ella: The amazingly illustrated, totally hilarious, very modern parody of Eloise.
I remember being so excited to share Eloise with my little girls when they were old enough--until I read it again as an adult and realized she a little brattier than I had remembered. Not just me, right? Even so, I still have a certain nostalgia for the precocious...
Mavenhaus Collective: Limited edition women’s fashion that you will want. Warning you now.
I'm not surprised that Mavenhaus Collective instantly turned me into a fan before I was even off the homepage, especially considering it was created in part by our friend, Pinterest tastemaker extraordinaire Traci French of Blissful Blog, along with equally...
SheNative: Gorgeous accessories that support women right here at home
We write a lot about brands from around the world that help empower women and provide meaningful job skills and careers, from FashionABLE to To the Market and beyond. And now I'm so happy to learn about SheNative leather bags and accessories, which is doing that very...
The Valentines gift for the romantic with a naughty streak
A little secret about me: I am a serious romantic. I'd always rather get a heartfelt card for Valentine's Day--or any day, really--than even a box of fancy chocolates or some sexy lingerie. But if you're looking for a cool Valentine's gift for a special lady that...
The must-watch anti-bullying video for kids and parents
My friend, fellow mom, and one-time officemate of mine Joanne turned me onto this Champions Against Bullying anti-bullying video that just launched, and wow. It's powerful. I see a lot of these and this may be the first one that I rushed to share. The spot features...
9 creative makeup storage ideas from sushi mats to candy jars
Confession: I'm still using the not-so-clean plastic Caboodle I got as a high school graduation gift. (Editor's Note: Noooooo!) So it's clearly way past time for me to look for some fresh new ways to keep my makeup organized. There are plenty of those lucite...
Don’t know much about geometry
With the Etsy artists starting to see a decline in visits since the homepage redesign (we have trouble with it too, sigh) you can expect to see a lot more of our favorite Etsy finds here, as well as a new, weekly Etsy find of the week delivered right to your inbox if...
Cool boot socks that make your old Hunter Boots new again.
Who can't live without their Hunter Boots, raise your hand? (Oh look! It's my entire Brooklyn Neighborhood!) While they're not the snowboots that my Sorel boots are, I adore the versatility of my Hunter Boots, which are the perfect wellies in a summer rainstorm; or...
Mama’s Milk Warmer: you’ll never have to wait for water to boil again
It's 3 a.m. and your baby is screaming at the top of her lungs. You are trying to heat up breast milk as quickly as humanly possible. Microwaving creates hot spots and potentially burnt mouths. Placing a bottle in a pot of boiling water makes it bob up and down and...
LEGO goes to the birds
It's going to be a while before I can look out my window and see anything bright and colorful fluttering around my yard, so I'm especially pleased that LEGO has chosen to release LEGO Birds, a brand new set of feathered friends that is so realistic, I may just gaze at...
Nuna MIXX stroller: a swanky, sturdy recliner on wheels
As we get ready to welcome our newest bundle I have been catching up on all the hip and inventive baby gear that has surfaced in the past 5 years. Of course, the stroller is one of the most essential pieces, so I have been taking my time on this one. The brand new...
6 easy kids dresser label tricks. A.K.A. how to keep your kids from wearing swimsuits in a snowstorm. Maybe.
I have come across a few little design hack ideas to help keep my kids' overflowing drawers a little less so--and hopefully, in the process, keep the seven year-old from grabbing the tye-died tank top and gym shorts when it's 10-degrees and snowing outside. 1. For...
Because you can never have too many Moleskine journals. Especially cute handmade ones.
As a writer, I'm of the mind that you can never have too many journals or blank books on hand. I stockpile them like a zombie apocalypse conspiracy theorist, hoarding canned goods and ammo. But unlike gunshot, they also happen to make great impromptu gifts. So I love...
6 chicken soup recipe variations to warm your bones and excite your palate
’Tis the season for chicken soup, a magical elixir said to be good for the soul and known to boost your immune system. You can never go wrong with a classic chicken soup recipe, especially when you’re feeling under the weather (the chicken noodle soup we spied on...
For MLK Day, a whole new twist on a day of service just for kids.
We love finding service opportunities for kids and families as a way to get kids excited about public service and volunteering early. So I was so delighted to learn that the wonderful NYC is My Backyard camp, which my own girls attended a couple summers back, is...
Handcrafted toy chests you’ll love to look at. Not just because they’re hiding all those toys.
It's that time of year, so I was looking back at our post on colorful toy storage options, and came across the toy chests from Drift Studio. (Thanks, Christina!) So I clicked over to see what was new, and wow. As much as this Brooklyn mama loves the Brooklyn maps toy...
Snow boots worth the investment: The Sorel Tofino boot
There are a few items worth splurging on in your life, and as I've learned the hard way, an awesome pair of warm, sturdy, comfy winter boots is one of them. At least if you're not in LA where everyone seems to drag out the UGGs in 65-degree weather and complain about...
Personalized growth charts for kids from Tinyme: Oh the cuteness.
Before you start making more pencil marks on the wall, remember this: Long after the crib is gone and the tiny toddler shoes are replaced by giant adult-size sneakers, that growth chart you started oh-so-many years ago may be something you want to keep. So choose...
Dream a little dream of dragons, bats, and narwhals.
Now you can put your baby to sleep with visions of fantasy dragons, hedgehogs, and even adorable bats (yes, they're a thing) in her head. The handmade baby mobiles from Bee Janie Baby Mobiles feature all these creatures and more. You guys, they even have a mythical...
CupCake washable nursing pads: an organic treat for breastfeeding moms
There's nothing sexier than leaky boobs, am I right, breastfeeding mamas? Not. Having popped out a newborn just weeks ago, I'm currently leakier than a broken faucet and have already been in a few un-sexy, publicly embarrassing situations due to insufficiently...
How to make a smoothie deliciously sweet without tons of added sugar: 5 smart tricks.
Smoothies can be a tasty way to take in—or feed your kids—a hefty dose of fruits and veggies. They can also be packed with sugar. The natural sugar that comes from whole fruit is definitely preferable to added sugar from juice, sweetened nut and seed butters,...