More coolness from recent weeks…
11 cool wall hooks to help kids keep their stuff off the ground already.
With back-to-school comes backpacks and baseball caps and sweater and jackets and scarves and WHY DOESN'T ANYONE PICK UP THEIR THINGS FROM THE FLOOR??? (Yes, I just used multiple question marks. On purpose.) If that sounds familiar, I think you'll appreciate these 12...
The perfect end of summer gift: Memories of summer
If you have had a fantastic summer weekend host, a memorable visit with relatives, or some other cause to send a little thank you gift to commemorate the experience, consider the new Summertime book by Joanne Dugan a terrific option. Edited by the same...
Mia Berglund scarves for fall: Gorgeous designs from a beautiful heart
My favorite accessories are those one-of-a-kind pieces designed by artists that I know are supported directly by my purchase, wherever they may be. While I'm all for finding the best prices on clothes for me and my kids, I'm also happy to splurge on a few special...
Little Elliot, Big City: The next big thing in children’s picture book characters. Or, little thing.
- This is a sponsored message from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group - If you're particular with your picture books, and prefer the kinds of books you like reading as much as your children do, you need to check out the sweet new release, Little Elliot, Big City,...
Method takes on the air with style
I admit I never used to be much of an air freshener person. For years, nice candles did the job. But with kids and pets and did I mention kids? Yeah. I'm a convert. That said, I am super sensitive to scents, and I don't want to spray my home with chemicals trying to...
A cool way to get the kids’ closets organized. For free.
I have two girls sharing one small closet, which means I spend a lot of time mediating: No, that's your sister's, not yours. No, that's a dress for winter, you can't wear merino wool when it's 90 degrees out. You hear me. So I was really charmed by this concept swiped...
What’s black and white and cool all over? Plenty, at Target
This post is sponsored by Target. Hi, unabashed Target addicts reporting here. And once again we're so happy to welcome them back as a sponsor because, well, Target. Also because they're doing something very cool for shoppers that we've taken advantage of...
Herschel toddler backpacks: The kinds that won’t break before circle time
We featured Canadian brand Herschel in our 2013 Backpacks for Big Kids Guide because we're so impressed with their sturdy construction and stylish design. Now we're digging on the the Hershel toddler backpacks at My Sweet Muffin, which are slightly smaller but just as...
Schoolhouse Rock is back! (Well, just for one night)
If you guys are anything like me, the news that ABC will share some of our favorite Schoolhouse Rock videos on network television in The ABC’s of Schoolhouse Rock made my day. And since I've been sharing the best Schoolhouse Rock videos on YouTube with my kids since...
Eco-friendly baby bags to organize your mother load
As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I'm suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote. Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check out Mother Load eco-friendly...
Put your junk in this cute recycled bag. Now it’s not junk!
Whether your kid needs a school supply pouch like no other, or you want to keep your own makeup organized while traveling, check out this Junk Drawer Pouch, a cute recycled storage bag. It harkens back to the days when every kitchen had a junk drawer that, like Mary...
Our planet: #Itsnotwarming, it’s dying
My mother came over this week with a handful of beautiful green ombre buttons, but they had a darkness to them. As she pinned one to each of my children, she explained that these were the new Milton Glaser Earth Buttons, a graphical show of solidarity he's created in...
Superfruits: How to pack 5 favorites as part of a super-boosted, healthy school lunch.
Though there isn't substantive research behind claims that Superfruits Save The Day by helping you live longer (seriously, be wary of such grandiose claims on food packing), some fruits are just plain better for you than others. In fact, there are a handful of fruits...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins every day from our site and beyond. 1. We are so crushing over this chic fall look. 2. Could this free printable be the school morning lifesaver we're looking for? 3. If your kids haven't...
The best offers for families using American Express Membership Rewards Points. In other words, free trips, whoo!
For those of you who have beheld the frustrating hilarity of my daughter's kindergarten back to school shopping experience -- and seen me turned into a cartoon character -- you know I've been working with the Amex Every Day Credit Card. And as an avowed Amex...
Duvet covers from Society6: What all the cool beds will be wearing this year.
We've loved the cool indie designs at Society6 on everything from art prints to gadget cases for a long time. So we were pretty stoked to discover that those gorgeous designs are now king-sized. As duvet covers, that is. And yes, queen too. They have hundreds of...
12 truly cool back to school crafts that beat macaroni art
While yes, you can--and I have--let the kids go to town on that plain canvas pencil case with Sharpies, I've been on the lookout for cool back to school crafts that might be more fun and interesting. And I do mean cool ones; I spent ages really combing the web for...
Adorably personalized library tote bags give kids one more reason not to lose those books.
As this crazy summer winds down I'm really looking forward to returning to our town's library for after school hangs and rainy weekends. We're there often, but no matter how hard we try to keep track of those borrowed books they tend to get lost in the household...
Boots with a pocket for a cell phone. Beats keeping it in your bra, right?
EDITORS' NOTE (Jan, 2015): We suggest you read our postscript below, as well as the comments beneath this post, if you have arrived at this page with intent to order from Elizabeth Anne Boots. The overwhelming number of complaints regarding customer service, lack of...
5 of the best websites for school lunch recipes that are easy, healthy, and realistic. In other words, no wacky food art allowed.
If you need back to school lunch recipes and inspiration, you are not alone. Which is why we have lots of it--websites and other online resources that are jam-packed with awesome school lunch recipes that are easy to make, healthy and even creative. Not like,...
The Baby Collection from The Laundress: Heavenly-Scented Laundry? Yes, Please.
When you're a new parent, chances are you're doing a lot of laundry--like, never-ending loads. So it might as well smell fabulous, right? Well, you laundry snobs (like me) are in luck because the laundry mavens over at The Laundress have launched a fresh new look for...