More coolness from recent weeks…
The ninja lovey you didn’t see coming. Because it’s sneaky like that.
This sweet ninja is soft, cozy, and comes with a minky sword. Who better to protect your baby from nightmares? This sweet ninja security blanket from Koddalie on Etsy is a unique and cuddly way to keep your baby happy--and safe from the bad sort of ninja. Because all...
Your kid, the fairy tale star? Handmade personalized dolls we adore
Soft, sweet dolls that are handmade with love and look like art? We're big fans. And when you can add personalization? Even better. We love the simple, lovely elegance of these handmade dolls from the blita shop on Etsy. Each one is carefully double-sewn in Portugal...
The multitasking mug for moms
Coffee to wake up with in the morning. Wine to relax with at night once you've sung your last lullaby. Luckily, this mug is perfect for the yin and yang of beverages. Of course, this adorable mug from ChantillyStay on Etsy wouldn't work for me, because my voracious...
Father’s Day gifts from the kids: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Nothing is sweeter than a Father's Day gift that really truly comes from the kids. Whether they make a card (still our all-time favorite gift), get crafty, or pick out something a little fancier, here are some fun Father's Day gift ideas "from the kids." Even if...
The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 works its magic again
I can't get my son out of this stroller. This is a good thing. Trust me. My two-year-old gives the Energizer Bunny a run for his money. That is, until I introduced him to this new ride from Bugaboo. Before the new Bugaboo Cameleon 3, this kid was not having any...
16 of the funniest Father’s Day cards. Hold the tired remote control jokes.
Looking for the perfect (and perfectly funny) Father's Day card, it's hard to find ones that aren't all about tools, beer, golf, remote controls and yardwork. Stereotypes abound in 2013, whoo! Instead, here are ones that made us chuckle. There's a lot of sex...
A thoughtful class art project for a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. (Nothing to do with apples.)
For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we're in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are more personal than a mere gift...
Jacadi Paris summer sale — whoa, the discounts!
featured partner We get excited when Jacadi Paris, the awesomely luxe baby and kids' brand that pretty much never goes on sale...is going on sale. Yay! And we're partnering with them today to share our favorite picks from the sale. (If we can even narrow it down,...
French stripes from skip*hop, ooh-la-la!
My obsession with stripes runs deep, so much so that I'm coveting yet another skip*hop diaper bag (love them!) even though I'm waaaay past the diaper bag stage. But...but...this one is limited edition! Snatch up the Duo Luxe French Stripe bag while you can. This...
Gifts for the stylish dad: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
This post in our Father's Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care. Next up in our series of Father's Day Gift ideas, some of our favorite swanky gifts for the stylish dad. You know the one--trousers pressed, hair always in place. He probably even says...
Superfood alert: Snack like an Aztec warrior with these 5 chia seed snacks (and yes, they’re good)
Want to get in on the superfood fun, but have no clue what to do with a bag of chia seeds? (Other than turn them into a grassy novelty pet?) I've got five delicious ways to enjoy these wonder seeds, which were once the go-to survival food of Aztec warriors. Almost as...
We love Method, we love animals, Method is protecting animals. Everyone wins.
I just love how Method keeps reinventing itself with new scents, limited edition designs, and now, an awesome new charity effort that helps show Method's commitment to the fair treatment of animals. Method has never animal-tested (one of the things we like about...
Adorable baby booties that actually stay on. It’s real! We swear!
There is some unknown force that prevents socks from staying on babies' feet. Probably the same one that makes socks magically disappear from dryers. Luckily, a new line from guava kids, guavaboots, is an answer to this ongoing conundrum and will be the solution for...
2 great DIY Father’s Day ideas, including the best printable Father’s Day coupons we’ve seen
I always look forward to my free online subscription to Moomah, which always has tons of fun craft ideas and other creative inspiration for parents. Today, their Father's Day issue hit my inbox and I love the two projects they're featuring. First there are some of the...
11 great homemade Father’s Day gift ideas: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
There are great gifts for dads, and then there are the great gifts they'll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm. We always love handmade gifts,...
Sweet dreams are made of these: handmade summer quilts
Oh, hello there, Summer! Long time no see. The weather is warmer, the kids are sweatier, and it's time to pull out the summertime linens. Or, um, it might be that time if I were the kind of person who's organized enough to have summer linens. And if I were? Well, CMP...
Bigger, stronger, hotter. Yes, coffee.
I like it hot, strong, and bigger than usual. And a little on the sweet side. And now I can have it all with one press of a button, just the way I like it. Coffee has never been hotter with this very clever new offering from Keurig. And Dad might like it, too. We...
Tiptoe over the tulips while slacklining.
When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Slacklining is one of those...
Get in The Shade: the all-purpose, all-weather protector for baby
I firmly believe that the rule that applies to dogs should also apply to babies: always ask before touching. (Hey, let's add pregnant bellies to that list, too). When my son was an infant, I was at the grocery store and a total stranger walked up and just started...
The best Father’s Day tie just might be a bow tie. Or, a Bowie tie.
We might have found the best Father's Day gift ever. And yes, it's a tie. We're crushing on the retro-cool ties made from hand-drawn images by Etsy artist Kayci Wheatley. Whether your dad's into pin-on bow ties or tie-em-yourself neckties, you're covered with...
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. One of the coolest apps we've found to help you organize and share your iPhone photos. 2. Say goodbye to cord and earbud tangles with this handy, affordable gadget. 3. A cool tech...