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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,...
Sponsored Message: Schoola turns old clothes into cash for your school
This is a sponsored message from Schoola If you're in organization and clean-up mode (hello, new year!) you may be interested to know that you can actually turn those old clothes of yours into cash for your kids' school thanks to Schoola. This online retailer of...
Some of our favorite jewelry designers on sale? Yes, please.
Ooh, well what a nice surprise to click over to one of my favorite jewelry sites, Charm & Chain, and discover they're offering an additional 20% off their sale jewelry right now. Happy new year to me. This is good stuff, too. Like the cool, chunky wide dome gold...
Beating the winter blahs with a shot of color to your table
Lately, I love the idea of my dinner table feeling coordinated but not entirely matchy-matchy. And then I saw these gorgeous handmade cloth napkins at the Shapes Colors Etsy shop and thought, yes! Just like that! The artist, San Francisco mom Samantha Cisneros,...
‘Tis the season for snood scarves
Since moving up north after almost ten years enjoying mild southern winters, I have become addicted to chunky scarves, like these snood scarves from IRISMINT on Etsy which I'm pretty sure I'd wear non-stop until spring. Each piece is made completely by hand from...
The 5 best double strollers from our favorite baby gear pros. (And a sneak peek at the newest ones coming out!)
File under problems I never thought I'd have: Agonizing over double strollers. With a 17-month-old in tow and a brand new baby, I've been feeling the pressure to pick the perfect ride. If I was still in New York where my primary means of transportation were my own two...
Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil: Just, wow.
This year, I was delighted to be treated to a most surprising gift: A bottle of Revitalizing Body Oil from the brand Tata Harper, which is not new to these pages but was new to me. Since then, I have not stopped telling friends about it. Seriously. Ask the rest of the...
Cool Moms: Everywhere, all the time. Here’s where to find us!
Whichever social media site you prefer, we're probably there, passing on the same posts you see here... and more! That more might include links to cool articles, tips for great sales, or photos of our Editor Liz and Kristen's adventures with their kids. Or new...
Baby Comfy Nail: a baby nail clipper you won’t be afraid to use on a newborn
I remember putting off trimming my son's nails for days when he was born, because I was afraid of accidentally cutting his delicate fingers off with the baby nail clipper and suddenly finding myself in a scene worthy of Quentin Tarantino. Not so with my newborn baby...
Detox recipes for every meal that aren’t extreme, make you full, and taste really, really good.
I’ve always been wary of detox diets. I’m an everything-in-moderation kind of eater, so the idea of fasting, juicing, and otherwise keeping my caloric intake to a minimum in hopes of flushing my body of toxins strikes me as extreme. My idea of detox is nothing more...