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DIY cross-stitch patterns meet pop culture? Inconceivable.
Of course we love Westley, even in tiny yarn form. But it doesn't stop with the crew from The Princess Bride. Whatever your favorite iconic movie is, chances are, the adorable Wee Little Stitches shop on Etsy has a DIY cross-stitch pattern and instructions ready for...
We love this fresh, modern nursery print to Neverland and back
Yup, we believe in fairies. Because we have a hardcore Peter Pan fan in the house. I can't tell you how many times I have needed to tell my daughter that I needed a break from pretending to be Peter (she then suggests I be Captain Hook instead). When I found this...
Sexy maternity lingerie for Valentine’s Day: Yes, you can go there. And you should.
Sexy maternity lingerie when you're pregnant or nursing? I'm on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine's Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of a Smart Car or was leaking...
Winning Super Bowl recipes that you can make ahead in your slow cooker
There's something about made-to-order food that doesn't feel right for the Super Bowl, especially with amazing Super Bowl recipes so easy to whip up. I'm not dissing you pizza delivery fans, but if you think that make-ahead Super Bowl recipes are the winning way to...
How to refinish old picture frames: the best tips from around the web
If you've ever tried to refinish old picture frames you know the look is so gorgeous. As for me, I am such a fan of the distressed frames from O'Brien Schridde, whose frames I now own quite a few of, and more recently, the stunning array of refinished frames above...
A new way to wear cashmere: around your neck.
Mmmm, cashmere. I mostly appreciate this indulgent glorious material from afar, because my lifestyle can't really support a cashmere habit (although I might make an exception for these Ivory Row cashmere sweaters.) So here's a fabulous--and affordable--new way to wear...
8 of the most amazing DIY snowflake patterns, from beginner to whoa.
DIY snowflake patterns have such a place in my heart. When my grandfather would come visit from New Mexico when I was a kid, the first thing he'd do after he pulled his big RV into the driveway was grab a gin and tonic and some copy paper, then sit down with us to cut...
Stylish kids’ jewelry that’s safe to chew on. If you’re into that kind of thing.
My babies have all been big chewers. Part puppy, we used to say. So no surprise that CChewbeads s afe teething necklaces have been a huge hit with moms of little teethers. These 100% silicone beads are the safest of safe for your kids — no BPA, no phthalates, no...
6 easy, delicious dinners to make from a single roast chicken
Gather around, mamas, I'm about to share one of my best family kitchen tricks: Roast a chicken on the weekend, serve for dinner, and shred leftovers to use in these super quick and tasty chicken recipes you can serve for the next few days. In about one hour of...
Free printable sewing cards for kids: Save them for a snowy day
If you're in our neck of the woods, you are looking for lots of indoor activities to keep the kids occupied. While we recently rounded up 12 snow day activities for kids, here's one more: Printable sewing cards for kids. And these are more than adorable--they happen...
Custom map artwork makes our heart thump for Valentine’s Day
Whether your heart is in San Francisco, Madrid, or some little town on the outskirts of Quebec, a piece of custom map artwork for your beloved would make a most heartfelt gift for Valentine's Day. Created by Bombus -- that neat London-based company whose wooden...
Mmmmm….donut cake recipe
We have no problem pinning (and drooling over) all the outrageous birthday cakes that parents make for their kids on our Party Time Pinterest Board from time to time. But once in a while there's an idea that looks beyond awesome--and is actually easy to make. So...
We’re head over heels for Willo Baby’s eco-friendly treasures for babies and mamas
You know we are always on the lookout for fabulous resources to support our goals of easy, beautiful, and natural living, but our latest one-stop shop find, Willo Baby, impressed us beyond expectations. We are totally kvelling over their collection of affordable,...
Baby Penguins: Two happy little books for Penguin Awareness Day
Yesterday was Penguin Awareness Day, but you probably already knew that. (Right.) Still, how fun is a day celebrating penguins? At my house, we read one of our new favorite picture books, Baby Penguins Everywhere by Melissa Guion. Here, Mama penguin has lots and lots...
Josephine: A children’s book as complex, vibrant, and endearing as Josephine Baker herself.
It's clear that Josephine Baker is one of those few celebrity icons who transcends generations. My parents loved her, I loved her, and now my girls love her thanks to the new book, Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker. And despite it being a book for kids,...
10 of the most awesome alphabet posters for nurseries of any style
It's no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we've rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we've got an ABC poster you'll love. 1. The Cutest French Alphabet...
5 Tech Picks You May Have Missed
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this week. 1. Looks like you'll be able to cook dinner with your smartphone soon. 2. If you've got a Minecraft fan in your house, you need to see these! 3. Like we needed another reason...
Ever tried to resell something with a monogram? Well, now you can.
Growing up in the age of The Official Preppy Handbook, I coveted Izod shirts and monogrammed sweaters. While my mother agreed to the Izods, she argued that a monogrammed sweater was a waste, since we knew no one else with the initials JRW and couldn't hand it down. As...
Olive Box monthly subscription boxes: no olives, but still pretty cool.
Recently we featured 10 of our favorite subscription box gift boxes, and as the market gets increasingly saturated, we have to work harder at paring down the good ones for you. (Sorry, I don't think you need to pay $35 a month for $9 worth of face cream samples.) So...
I won’t grow up.
I'm a fan of typography for decorating the kids' rooms and nurseries. It's a nice way to change things up from all the cute animals and fairy tale characters that so many of us lean towards. So when I saw this gold-foil printed artwork from The Penny Paper Co, I was...
Star Wars alphabet and counting posters: Learn ABCs and 123s, you will.
We like learning with Star Wars, provided it's not while doing a handstand in the swamps of Dagobah. Luckily, these gorgeous Star Wars alphabet posters teach the ABCs and there's even a counting poster to teach numbers 1–10 without a single drop of Hutt sweat or sleen...