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Modern nursery decor to welcome babies, without a princess crown or a train in sight.
It's been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I've definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop. You can choose from tons of modern designs. I think what I...
4 lightning fast, amazing panini recipes that transcend mere sandwiches
I know I've got a bit of holiday burnout because I'm officially serving panini sandwiches for dinner. But before you judge--thanks to my electric grill (how I love you, electric grill) which doubles as a panini press, my panini recipes yield far from ordinary...
Handmade stone coasters that will make grownups out of us yet. Or…maybe not.
Their purpose may be pretty utilitarian, but I love how a really good set of coasters can embellish a table, almost like a piece of jewelry jazzing up a basic outfit. And the handmade Italian-stone coasters I spotted on Etsy at Meadow Tea would look much nicer on my...
Breast pump handbags that pump up the style
I'm always on the lookout for anything that makes life easier for nursing moms like myself (like these excellently cool nursing tops). And I can tell you from experience that returning to work after maternity leave is a particularly daunting process if you're nursing...
Beat the January blues and get the kids organized with 9 bright, colorful toy storage options
We are always on the lookout for great toy storage options that will help tidy the mess in the most stylish way possible. And these frigid, colorless days — combined with the dozens of new toys strewn everywhere — have me eyeing some colorful, modern storage options...
Time to ditch the antibacterial hand soaps in favor of these 5 safe soaps for babies and kids.
If you've been following the recent news (and our own posts for the last few years), it turns out that antibacterial soaps are not the safe soaps for babies and kids they've claimed to be. The FDA recently issued a statement saying that after 40 years of study,...
Stay active…while sitting? Your core muscles (and your kids) will thank you.
They've been telling us for years that stability balls (or yoga balls) are the way to go for better posture and concentration, but if you've tried to use one, you know that they tend to roll all over the place, take up a lot of space, pick up filth like fly tape, and...
Celebrate National Pizza Week with one (or all!) of these 6 creative pizza recipes
In celebration of National Pizza Week, I've rounded up six of the absolute best homemade pizza recipes this side of Italy. And they're not your average cheese-pepperoni-mushroom recipes either, because you don't need much of my help for that. If you've never made...
Presenting the world’s loudest alphabet
I have a little boy who never stops making noise. Like, ever. I know, I know, being noisy is a common affliction among little kids. It's their thing. And though it can drive me crazy when I haven't yet had a full cup of coffee, I think my little guy's noises are...
No trouble at all: getting your kids to love Dubble Trubble hair and bath products
We love yummy scented bath products here at CMP, especially ones that are kid-safe and eco-friendly. In my personal quest to go a little more organic in the new year, I've found a great new line of bath products from the UK that smell great, lather up nicely, and...
How to make coffee with a Chemex. In other words, the best coffee of your life.
The perfect cup of coffee is becoming just as hipster as mustaches, chalkboard typography, and asymmetrical tops--even more so if you learn how to make coffee with a Chemex. Yourself. At home. No baristas asking your name or anything. And yet, who needs coffee more...
Fine art photos of vintage children’s toys that transport you to Coney Island, without the temptation of Nathan’s fries
I've always liked the idea of decorating with vintage children's toys (I now own that there very toy typewriter), but there's another way to achieve that feeling, should you not have the shelf space or the inclination to go thrifting every weekend. Take a look at...
Getting the party started thanks to Soleil Moon Frye
If you're looking to amp your your kids' birthday parties this year with a little more DIY, I feel you. While I'm not a huge crafter by any means, there's something really gratifying about putting together goodie bags yourself around some crazy theme your daughter...
Round up your kids’ toy horses into one of these 7 play stables
Want to round up those toy horses and ponies scattered around the playroom and put them into a proper stable? Whether your kids own one of the coveted, gihugic American Girl Doll horses or something a bit smaller, we've rustled up a few options for all kinds of...
Melijoe designer kids’ clothes: adorable even when they’re not on sale. (But they are.)
Tis the season to scurry to the web and take advantage of all the great designer kids' clothes that are starting to go on sale. At least here, we've got a good four months left of sweater weather and then some. A new shop to add to your bookmarks: Melijoe, where an...
Elephants on Parade
We know personalized baby gifts are supposed to show you gave it more than two seconds' thought choosing a special keepsake. These cozy pachyderms, an exclusive offering from Baby Gardner, do just that. This little baby elephant parade wall hanging is a a great find...
Three card draw: always have the perfect stationery on hand, stamped and ready to go
As I sit here feeling guilty how very far behind I am on sending thank you notes for gifts, I come across this little bit of genius from Hello, Lucky!, one of our favorite sites for funky letterpress cards and birth announcements. The monthly card subscription is such...
Got bling? Here are 7 of our favorite jewelry storage ideas.
We love fabulous jewelry around here, so, naturally, we love to find new, innovative ways to store all of it. Recently we shared a great jewelry storage tip in our post about solving 10 tricky organization problems, making us thinking about some of our other favorite...
Go from knocked-up to knockout with Pilates videos just for moms
This year my New Year's resolution is—you're gonna be shocked, I know—to lose ten pounds. Or maybe let's just round it up to 20. Ready to talk Pilates videos? If you're in a similar boat, I think you'll love these new ones I've found created specifically for expectant...
12 awesome toys you can actually make from cardboard boxes. (Because we all know the best part of the gift is often what it comes in.)
With all the empty cardboard boxes that may still be around your house post-holiday, don't throw them out! Take a lesson from my kids, who have never seen an empty box they didn't turn into a playhouse, a race car, or a doll cradle. Since we all know the boxes are...
The New Year is looking bright indeed with this gorgeous dinnerware set
I can't even think about spring cleaning until the outdoor temperature is above freezing, but this vibrant dinnerware set from Cortney and Robert Novogratz makes even the coldest day feel bright. At least, that's how I imagine it while I sit here wrapped in ten pounds...