More coolness from recent weeks…
I am Groot. Well, these cool, sprouting pencils are.
Thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy, a sentient tree who can only say three--fine, four--words is this summer's coolest superhero. And when I think of how cool these plantable, sprouting pencils will look once they bloom in a pot of soil, all I can think about is baby...
Stockholm Syndrome
My parents' kitchen is entirely black and white, so whenever I see a standout piece, I have to pick it up for my mom. I'm hoping that my recent finds in the Stockholm kitchen accessories collection from Rosanna Inc. will have me in the running for daughter of the...
Let them eat corn! 4 easy ways to cook corn on the cob.
Labor Day does not mean labor intensive, so keep your eats fresh and easy this holiday weekend. With late summer produce at its peak, nothing needs a heavy touch. Sip on a Blackberry Smash cocktail, grill up one of these amazing burger recipes or hot dog recipes, if...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 cool Pinterest pins plus lots more from our site and around the web. 1. 6 school lunch ideas beyond sandwiches. It's that time, parents. 2. A sweet DIY family necklace craft to help...
Diaper bags so smart they almost pack themselves.
Having three babies in the past nine years has taught me that I need to be able to find what I need in my diaper bag, stat. There is no time for digging around to find the wipes when I'm dealing with a diaper blowout, or for, well, anything during those lovely...
The new Appaman outerwear line has us craving the cold. Well, almost.
When I moved back to the northeast last year after nearly ten years in Atlanta, my children and I were sorely unprepared for winter. My first purchase: An Appaman long down coat that I'd seen on Liz's girls several winters in a row. This year, I'm determined to be...
When to replace makeup? An easy, common sense, non-alarmist guide
One of the biggest questions we see around the web is when to replace makeup. And I totally get it. I have a drawer full of makeup--like that cool auburn eyeliner that I might wear some day, or a pale pink lip gloss that was awesome over the summer and not so much for...
Print your own super kawaii toys in ten minutes flat. And we mean flat.
In a world exploding with 3D printers and landfills full of old junk, there's something refreshing about toys that start out as paper and end up as, well, more paper. In fact, you can print these toys at home, build them yourself, store them in a folder, and recycle...
NOURI bars: Healthy snack bars from a small company on a big mission to help end hunger.
It's a good thing when a new snack bar helps you feed your own children healthfully, but it's even better when it also helps you feed a hungry child. NOURI is a new snack bar company with a big social mission to help end hunger. For every bar that you buy, the good...
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...