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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...
Natural handmade wooden block sets for kids, ready to become the city of their dreams
We're always on the lookout for wonderful wooden, eco-friendly kids' toys as an alternative to the plastic stuff that seems to be eating up the toy store aisles more and more each year. Etsy is always a great place to turn, and this wonderful new shop is doing some...
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 everything you need to know about the new iPhone 5S, 5C, and iOS7. Hint: It's pretty exciting! 2. This phone is taking us back. Waaaaaay back. Did you desperately want...
Bergamot: The best perfume you’ve never heard of delivered to your door. And it’s amazing.
My love of perfume is equaled only by my hatred for perfume counters. How is a busy mom supposed to find interesting new boutique fragrances that don't smell like your grandmother's purse? Easy. Try this new monthly subscription and have them delivered to your door....
Go on. Pick some Boogers for your kids’ music collection.
I've been seeing many bleary-eyed kids and parents as we get used to the back-to-school routine of early mornings, marathon homework sessions, and after-school activities. Fortunately, one of our favorite kindie punk rock bands, Boogers, has released another...
Aden + Anais makes cozy sleeping bags for babies. And we’re jealous.
You know we love swaddling. And you know our favorite swaddlers (and the ones used by the future king of England) are by Aden + Anais. But did you know they now make a super cozy sleeping bag for cooler nights that lets you prolong the painful switch from nighttime...
5 ways to wear the the gold trend this fall without looking like a Goldfinger victim
As much as I'm often running out of the house in my mom uniform of a button down shirt, jeans and ankle boots, I still love to keep up with the style trends, particularly when they're ones I can easily fit into my existing wardrobe. Even if you're not a big metallic...
This custom baby gift is very high profile. Emphasis on profile.
Want to blow away everyone at the baby shower and give the parents a handmade keepsake as unique as their baby will be? We've never seen a rattle like this before. The Custom Cameo Wooden Baby Rattle from Uncommon Goods is handmade by artisans in New York based on...
13 ways to get your kids looking like the fabulous stars that they are
There are lots of back to school kids' clothing trends that we're really liking this year, but one of them: the return of the star. The classic five-point star is showing up everywhere from the mass stores to the hottest kids' brands, looking more celestial than...
Gorgeous wooden cars babies can drive. And chew.
We have always had a fondness for wooden toys for babies. There's something so satisfying about them in every way, and they really hold up as heirlooms years later--I've got my own from 8 years ago that still look amazing on a shelf, and I couldn't say that about...
The Ralph Lauren Kids’ collection: Our 5 favorites for fall and holiday
featured partner One of the fun parts of fall for us is looking at all the fun new fashion trends, and getting fun ideas for our own kids. Last week we swooned over the new Ralph Lauren Kids' collection in their adorable fashion show video hosted by Jessica Alba. We...
Pretty badges! And you don’t have to sell cookies to get them
Anybody can send a regular card, but I think you should get extra points for proclaiming your love and good wishes with these fancy letterpress-printed badges. The chic letterpress badge cards from Hammerpress are designed and hand-printed in Kansas City, and can make...
Fantastic felt party props for great photo booth opps.
There you are, planning a nice simple kid's birthday party, and bam! Suddenly your best laid plans to keep everything simple go haywire and you've reached wedding planning levels of crazy. Gearing up for my 4-year-old's birthday party this year, I was determined to...
6 fast veggie side dishes your kids might actually eat
I consider myself a master meal planner, but there's one thing that gets even me: veggie side dishes. That's right, even I--the self-proclaimed Queen of Meals--am often stumped for creative vegetable dishes to serve to the family with my pretzel chicken or...
Remember 9/11 through volunteering. (A better idea than just watching the news all day.)
It has been 12 years, though the memory of how that perfectly ordinary September morning turned into a day of horror will forever make our hearts ache and hug our children a little closer. Along with the tears (still), we also feel an increased resolve to do something...
Is it safe for babies to suck on keys? They are if they’re these keys.
I swear I am not Alarmist Mom. I did not plug every outlet when my kids were toddlers and my jeans were the only pacifier sterilizer I owned. But one thing I knew is that I didn't want my kids sucking on keys, knowing that real keys may be one of the worst things for...
Embroidery hoop art for your kids’ walls to inspire. Both of you.
Back when we started this site in 2006 (and we have the archives to prove it), messages for kids were all about irony, irreverence and sass. Over the years, it's been thrilling to see the trend turn towards positivity, encouragement and smarts. And not even in a...
A numbers book for kids who like animals. Or an animal book for kids who like numbers.
Now that my oldest is eight and reading full-on chapter books, it's hard to find a kids' book that will captivate her, her first-grade sister, and younger cousins who come to visit too. But that's just what author Lola M. Schaefer manages to do in this beautifully...
It’s a girl! Or a boy! Oh, just read the banner.
This week on Brika, I was so happy to discover the beautiful work of stationer Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. There's so much to love in her shop, but what really caught my eye was this great DIY kit for your next baby shower. The DIY It's a girl...
Tough kids can still have sparkly toes
Move over, princess shoes. We've found the cutest sparkle sneakers that have a date with the monkey bars. For years we've loved shoes by See Kai Run for their combination of durability, fit, and looks. The new Adalynn sneaker with Mary Jane styling adds a fun...