More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
5 of our favorite Pinterest finds of the week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these every day. 1. Some of the best Instagram photos of kids and what we can learn from them. 2. Words every tween and teen daughter should read. 3. Healthy, yummy homemade popsicle recipe....
Baby Pibu skin care for babies: Perfect for those of us who don’t have a pediatric dermatologist on speed dial.
Moms have long lamented the fact that newborns don't come home from the hospital with instruction manuals. But Baby Pibu skin care for babies, founded by dermatologist mom Dr. Amy Kim, actually does come with instruction cards. Okay, so they only help with how to care...
9 awesomely impressive appetizer ideas for summer parties that can make a whole meal
With summer here it's definitely party season: Dinner parties in the backyard, Fourth of July celebrations, graduation gatherings - we love all of them. But when it's too hot to put out a whole roast, we've curated some fantastic appetizer ideas and hors d'oeuvres for...
6 perfect pairs of sunglasses for kids
Summer officially started last weekend, and we're continuing the kick-off in style by celebrating National Sunglasses Day. Yes, that's a real thing. And while honestly, there isn't a kid who doesn't look adorable in any pair of sunglasses at all, we put together some...
Go ahead, make my room
We always have so much fun discovering new artists, and one of our recent finds is Cheeky Monkey Home. Her handmade pillows are the kinds that just require one to make a whole room. And they're made with such exquisite detail, they're the kind of thing you'd expect to...
12 little surprises under $20 that can make big memories for families
For years, we've been preaching that it's often the little things that make the biggest impact, especially when it comes to those fun treats and creative ideas that help make summer magical for families. Just ask our own kids how much they love it when we set up a spa...
7 outrageous Homeaway rentals that you won’t believe are real
When you think outrageous family vacations you probably think they're just for the Pitt-Jolie clan. French villa? Private island? Butlers? Yes please. But now with our newest partner Homeaway and their "Million Ways to Stay" Contest, you could travel like the rich and...
BeautyCamp NYC: Why it could be huge.
When a friend of mine emailed to tell me about her new endeavor, BeautyCamp NYC, I have to admit I was like...what? Why would a girl spend an entire week in the summer at a beauty camp learning about makeup tips, when she could be playing or swimming or learning...
Yoobi: Cool school supplies that give back to classrooms in need
We are always so happy to find companies that give back, especially when they make something that we would totally want to buy anyway. That's why we are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Yoobi, a wonderful new school supply company that makes the kinds of...
Cool unicorn clothes for girls who are obsessed with uh….unicorns
I remember keeping a certain unicorn tee in heavy rotation when I was about nine, so girls' obsession for unicorns is hardly new. If you know what I'm talking about, I've tracked down some cool unicorn clothes for girls out there to satisfy any girl who dreams of...
Go ahead, break my day.
I'm currently trying to stage a ban on plastic (probably not ideal for our health) and paper (definitely not ideal for the environment) cups from our household. So when I saw the newest launch from Lifefactory -- durable drinking glasses protected in the same silicone...