More coolness from recent weeks…
Stars, not so many stripes — tasteful hostess gifts made for July 4 weekend.
Should you be lucky enough to score a Fourth of July party invite somewhere in the vicinity of fireworks--or better yet, a whole weekend at a beach house (can you tell I'm dreaming of this?)--we've got a host of star-themed hostess gifts that are perfect. A little...
When you chomp upon a star: unique handmade teething toys
Move over, Sophie the Giraffe. There's a bright star of a new chew toy in town, and it's handmade, eco-chic, and...deliciously pointy. These luscious fabric balls from Timo Handmade in Israel are a sparkly new addition to the galaxy of chewy-but-pretty baby...
A Batali cookbook. From a different Batali, or two.
As a New Yorker, Mario Batali is everywhere, from the impressive Eataly and the tantalizing Otto to the places a little farther out of my budget. Batali is known more for his amazing cooking than just his TV personality, and the word on the street is that Batali is...
A celebration of motherhood firsts: tips for traveling with baby on the first vacation
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The first time you travel with baby doesn't have to be horrible at all. (Or...as horrible as you think it will be.) We've all been...
An all-natural, organic solution to those pesky summer itchies
When I was a little kid, I just scratched mosquito bites until they bled. Like a boss. But now that I like to shave my legs, wear breezy dresses, and not look totally grody, I'm super excited to have found an all-natural salve to help calm the itchies. And it's great...
5 no-bake summer desserts for when it’s already hotter than an oven
The heat of summer is on, so I'm turning the heat of my oven off. I'm bidding a temporary farewell to cookies, cakes and brownies until the weather cools down, but fear not, there's plenty of dessert to be had with these 5 no-bake, all-time-great sweets. Icebox cakes,...
Take a ride on the Peace Van: hand knitted toys and rattles with purpose
If you're into peaceful babies and peaceful communities, you're going to love this sweet collection of hand-knitted rattles and toys that helps artisans in Bangladesh rebuild their lives. The toys and rattles from Kahiniwalla are all hand-knit of 100% cotton by...
High quality, kid-friendly SPF to go. Ooh la la.
I tried carrying a tube of sunscreen in my purse once. Once. And then I got a new purse. So I'm head over heels for individually packaged, safe sunscreen for kids that even I can't spill. Bonus: it works. And smells great. [Don't miss a chance to win...
Geek-tastic babies, your wardrobe awaits.
We discovered the awesome pop culture baby tees and onesies from Austin artist Kayo Master over a year ago, and loved them so much (zomg, that Princess Leia onesie?) that we featured them in our Baby Shower Gift Guide. Since then she's expanded her line, with some...
Take some of the guesswork out of shopping for carpet with the new FLOR Possibility Studio
I've been itching to replace our dark, faux-Oriental rug in the family room for years. As much as I love shopping from the comfort of my home online, there are times when I could use the advice of a real, live sales associate to talk me through options, color choices,...
The walls are alive with the sound of music
This collection of prints in bright colors will make you as happy as a nun on an Austrian hillside. But if you're not a Sound of Music fan (cretin!) there's so many other wonderful prints in this super Etsy shop we found. These lively, vibrant prints from Ali G...
Space boy to the rescue! Or…to the lunchroom!
As I start to take inventory of our end-of-school-year bento boxes and food storage options, I ask myself, where did all the freaking lids go? Then I quit complaining and start looking for replacements. {Don't miss a great limited time offer after the jump!} I cannot...
Life is a colander of cherries
We've officially entered hostess gift season, which happens to coincide with fresh produce season season. Which gives me an awesome idea. Visit Ross Lab on Etsy for this gorgeous made-to-order, handmade ceramic berry colander and then hit your local farmer's...
Classically cool American tunes for your Fourth of July celebration
Whether you're planning a July 4th BBQ or just want to share some classic American music with your family, I'm pleased to introduce a brand new Putumayo Kids Presents CD that will get your toes tapping as you get into the spirit of red, white, and blue. Beginning with...
A fun numbers book for your happy little punks and hipsters in training
With their penchant for throwing things, screeching at high decibels, and staying up way past bedtime, toddlers are naturally great punk rockers. But since they still need their parents to tuck them in at night, here's a great bedtime story that will fill their heads...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week just in case you missed them. 1. A new Toca Boca app. Our kids are freaking out! 2. If you've got a tween or teen with a smartphone, you need this app, stat. 3. A little Chanel case for your iPhone without the hefty...
DIY printable invitations you’ll love to send and they’ll love to get
As much as I love the ease of dropping an email to friends to invite them over for a summer BBQ or pool day, there's something special about sending invitations the old-fashioned way. These DIY printable party invitations from Girl in Gear Studio make sending...
Geeky cookie cutters from Game of Thrones, Dr Who, and more. Because who doesn’t want to eat Jamie Lannister’s hand? (Eh, forget we said that.)
NASA recently announced a 3D printer concept that could potentially cure world hunger. We're not there yet, but here's a cool way to use 3D printers to make food more fun. And more geeky. Introducing Tyrion Lannister, the cookie. WarpZone Prints is an...
Rock n roll tees for kids so authentic, you can almost smell the overpriced concert beer on them.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a way of taking me back in time. As a parent, I play Under the Bridge for my kids and encourage them to appreciate how the music affects them. Cooler still, Flea, RHCP's bassist, is a big supporter of children in the arts and a regular...
Personalized puzzles that make perfect birthday gifts. Maybe not just for kids.
I just finished spring cleaning my kids' bedrooms and, while I was able to part with many things, I held onto almost anything that had been personalized with their names. If you too find that personalized gifts hold a special place in your heart, then you won't be...
Monsters University Review: You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll say, wait…was that a Carrie reference?
It's an interesting thing, settling into a seat in a theater filled with squirmy, popcorn butter-fingered children for a G-rated movie, knowing that half the references will be to movies like Animal House, Revenge of the Nerds and Back to School. And yet that's...