More coolness from recent weeks…
5 gorgeous summer pie recipes to make right now.
When I first started writing about food, seasonal eating was mostly a concept for food geeks. The idea of summer pies was laughable to all but those farmer's market shoppers and serious gardeners. So I couldn't be happier that only five years later, there is...
The new Hanna Andersson baby collection is here, renewing our crush on stripes. And Swedes.
For years now, stripes have been a hot trend--on clothes, on bags, on shoes and just about anything that can be striped. So it's only fitting that the brand new Hanna Anderssson Bright Baby Basics collection launching today is all about stripes, a nod to their Swedish...
Lille Huset: The diy dollhouse kits we wish we had as kids.
We adored Lille Huset's eco-friendly, laminated, recycled paperboard DIY dollhouses the moment we discovered them at Toy Fair earlier this year. Founder Alyson Beaton's mission is so wonderful: to encourage kids to build and customize their homes, not just play with...
5 fun new beach toys for kids that beat regular shovels and pails
Tis the season for playing in the sand (yay for summer!) so we've rounded up some of the most fun and coolest-looking new beach toys for kids. If you've got a seaside trip planned,we hope these help you amp up the standard buckets and shovels. Because it's good to...
Spit-up stains? A Jedi suffers not this embarrassment, thanks to geeky baby bibs on Etsy.
The future is now, and geeky babies don't have to put up with spit-up on their Bazinga! onesies. Whether you (and your Padawan) are into Star Wars, Star Trek, video games, ninjas, cassette tapes, or mustaches, this adorable Etsy shop has you covered--figuratively and...
Celebrating America every day with our favorite made in the USA clothing brands for kids
While of course there are beautiful clothes made all over the world these days (we're not one to say no to Italian leather), in honor of our nation's birthday, we wanted to highlight just a few of the small labels and indie designers that continue to make their...
Have a more festive Fourth of July with these free printables and easy last-minute crafts
Though I'm watching my Fourth of July plans wash away thanks to a mean storm working its way up the east coast, I'm hoping that many of you will be able to enjoy making these fun and easy red, white, and blue Fourth of July crafts for Friday's holiday, even if it's...
July 4th party ideas: Easy red, white and blue recipes
I'm okay with the fact that most holidays involve a lot of cooking, but a party on the 4th of July should be easy and laid-back, summer style. Put out some sparklers, throw food on the grill, make lemonade—and maybe a pitcher of one of these skinny summer...
I pity the fool who doesn’t like this Mr. T teapot set
When you think tea, you think Mr. T, right? Smooth, powerful, totally in control of a rainy afternoon next to the sleeping cat, B.A. Baracus pities the fool who doesn't enjoy a nice cuppa. This Mr. Tea Tea Set for One from Squackdoodle on Etsy is an upcycled teapot...
Cool 4th of July craft for kids: The ribbon wand takes the fire out of fireworks
My little guy isn't old enough to be interested in fireworks yet--and I kind of hope he never is--but that doesn't mean he can't get into the 4th of July with some cool crafts for kids. For safety's sake (and of course just for something fun to make with him) I came...
More printable coupons full of little surprises that prove free can be fun
Yesterday we shared a fun page of free printable coupons for fun little family surprises that won't break the bank (or even require a bank at all). And as promised, we're excited to offer another free page of awesome printable coupons we designed on behalf of our...
The Bear’s Song: A new bedtime book for kids that I don’t mind reading over and over.
I have a few non-negotiable criteria when I'm looking for a new bedtime book to read with my kids and The Bear's Song by Benjamin Chaud exceeds my expectations on all counts. This book is my kids' and my own current favorite bedtime story. The art is reminiscent of...
Bumbleride Indie 4: Lightweight and off-road ready.
I've owned one too many strollers in a quest for one that my child can grow with, that can handle my local terrain, and also not break the bank. So when I heard that Bumbleride, a favorite of ours, was coming out with a new "crossover" stroller called the Indie...
Free printable coupons for little family surprises that bring big smiles.
We are always looking for cool printable coupons to share with our readers. When they're nicely done, they can make such great gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations. But the truth is, we're picky! (As you know.) So we thought, hey, why not create our...
Modern baby quilts that don’t look like they came from your grandma’s attic
I've said before that a quilt is the perfect baby gift. That said, all families are different and all blankets are not created equal. That sweet pastel quilt you fell hard for might not work for your funkier friends--you know, the ones who actually dare to keep all...
Arne Clausen: Looking pretty awesome for 126, right?
As I approach 35, I realize that I need to face the facts: I am a full-on grown-up. But as I look around our house, I realize that some of our decor and family habits don't reflect this fact. Knowing that I want to be the family with the pitcher of milk--not the...
aden + anais + (RED): The brand new baby gifts that give gifts to babies around the world who need it most.
When it comes to charities helping moms and babies, I'm crazy supportive of (RED), a division of The ONE Campaign. Actually, we all are around here. Over the years, they've raised millions to bring life-saving anti-retroviral drugs to HIV+ moms and their babies in...
Tree + Me
We missed the boat on a big fancy modern swing set for my kids--maybe because we live in the city and don't have a yard? Yeah, that could have a little to do with it. But their Grandma and Papa put up a handmade swing for them which made me realize that once...
10 camping recipes so good you may never go back to an oven again.
It probably comes as no surprise that my favorite part of camping is campfire cooking. There's something satisfyingly primal about giving up my stove and cooking over an open fire in the great outdoors. And with the right camping recipes—like these 10 for every meal...
3 homemade skin care recipes good enough to eat (though we wouldn’t recommend it.)
After recently trying a new skin care serum and mask made from kale, I began to wonder just how hard it would be to whip up some skin care recipes homemade in my own kitchen. I'm a natural beauty junkie, so half of my products already contain fruits, vegetables, and...
Edible Schoolyard NYC gets busy in Harlem
I get so excited about school programs that are innovative and exciting for kids, and one of my favorites is the seed-to-table education offered by Alice Walter’s esteemed Edible Schoolyard program. In New York's East Harlem neighborhood, where Edible Schoolyard NYC...