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The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.
As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don't include "twerking"), and to get them excited about their potential, I'm so delighted to find a new website that helps do those very things. The...
Is it ever too early to introduce your kids to Saved by the Bell?
Ah, the 90s. It was a time of tight-rolled jeans and cell phones the size of a couch cushion. But we will always have a soft spot for the TV shows that kept us company after school every night. If you loved Saved by the Bell, Full House, and Rainbow Brite as much as...
Places to go, people to see
Because I have a thing for typographical art, I'm geeking out over the typography shop online at Fab right now. There's so much cool stuff to see right now, from prints of the litograph book shirts we recently featured, to lots of cool tees and...
A car seat for dolls: Safety gets more fun
Ever since the AAP changed the car seat recommendations for children, kids are staying in rear facing car seats and eventually, booster seats, even longer. So I'm happy to find a car seat accessory for dolls, which can help kids understand car seat safety by taking...
J Crew Baby clothes are here! Yes, please.
As if they didn't already fit the bill for most everything, J Crew has gone baby. It's almost hard to believe that this is a new line, but yes, now J Crew Baby is here, meaning your tiniest members of the family can be groomed from day one to start craving cute...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. Here's a bracelet we think every parent should own. 2. One of our favorite toys as a kid gets a 21st century twist. 3. You won't believe where you can keep this awesome...
Mamas & Papas Armadillo stroller review: minor investment, major ride
I've been noticing a trend lately away from some of the fancier budget-breaking dollar strollers and toward excellent quality strollers that do everything you want, but still leave room in the budget for other things. (Like, say, an iPhone 5s.) It's not that I'm not...
Easy kids Halloween crafts: Grateful parents say thanks, KiwiCo
If your kids are as excited about Halloween (already!) as mine, check out the fun and not-too-scary DIY Halloween craft kit from CMP favorite KiwiCo (formerly Kiwi Crate) that will keep little hands busy and out of the Halloween candy stash. Even if you're not quite...
Unique nursery decor ideas: vintage toys galore
If you're looking for a unique nursery decor idea, sometimes the best inspiration can be found right in your grandparents' attic--if you're lucky. I love the look of vintage toys framed as cool artwork for a baby's room, or placed on bookshelves as striking accent...
The loveliest literary prints we’ve seen. And you can quote us on that.
Thoughtful quotes from amazing writers rank high on my list of favorite things. And a favorite literary quote deserves only the loveliest of typography. Fortunately, this collection of hand-lettered designs fits the bill, with beautiful words and beautiful art. These...
Trendy specs that give back to kids in need
For some reason, finding cool eyewear at decent prices is one of the great impossibilities of our time. Sure, you can clip coupons for the discount optometrist in the mall, but you'll never find affordable, straight-from-Paris frames or those to-die-for vintage...
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Here’s a way for your kid to score some extra doubloons.
Fun fact: scurvy can make your teeth fall out, which means that many pirates had the same problems as our gap-toothed elementary school kids. So what a perfect little way we've discovered to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! This ceramic Tooth Fairy...
Classic children’s illustrations meet gorgeous clothes for little girls: The new Anna Emilia Collection for Jacadi
featured partner If your girls are anything like ours, they loooove flowers. And birds. And pretty much any cute woodland creatures. Fortunately, just because we're moving toward fall, doesn't mean we can't find all of the above, thanks to the breathtaking new Anna...
More to love: Rent the Runway adds plus sizes
You could say a few of us here have become quite the evangelists for Rent the Runway. After seeing Kristen strut her stuff on a Las Vegas business trip in two gorgeous designer dresses, I tried it myself for an event this past spring, and fell in love with the...
Halloween clip art and templates from Martha Stewart: Too early? Not for her.
I will admit that we have been completely holding back on posting Halloween decor and craft ideas just yet. Can't we get through September yet? Well, we guess not. Because Martha Stewart's Halloween Issue just hit the stands, and we've got some exclusive template and...
Keepers: a book of tried-and-true weeknight recipes kids will love, every time
For most of us, the school year is all about "keeper" recipes. Dinners you can rely on. Easy sides that the whole family will eat. Recipes that make life easier and more delicious. We've shared some of our favorite weeknight dinners and best veggie side...
Who are you wearing? Oh, Jane Austen.
Shirts with a book cover or favorite quote are pretty cool. But you get even more bibliophile points for wearing a shirt with the entire book's text permanently embedded in the fabric. If you loved these book posters we covered, get ready to shop. Wordies, listen up....
Return your hand me down baby clothes and get new organic ones back. Sounds good to us!
The worst thing about buying baby clothes? The fact that those precious outfits will be outgrown way too fast. While of course lots of us try to hand our baby clothes down or resell them, not all of them are in shape to do that. In fact according to the EPA, Americans...
Colorado flooding: 4 ways you can help
Our family moved to Colorado in 2005, and as cheesy as it may sound, I fell in love with the natural beauty of this state. We've camped in Glenwood Springs, hiked in Rocky Mountain National Park, and zip-lined at YMCA of the Rockies. I ran my first half marathon in...
Gifts that give back beautifully: Given Goods Company
We always love websites with gifts that give back, and now there's another one that's not just all about do-gooding, but selling truly fabulous products. Let's just say you're not going to have to click all that much to find something you want to add to your...
Baby socks that are major in the style department
There may not be much cuter in life than teeny tiny baby feet. But with fall now nipping at our heels, it's time to think about socks. And if you're going to cover up something so adorable as baby toes, it might as well be with something beyond chic. Say hello...