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5 healthy lunchbox snacks that make that healthy snacking resolution a little easier
This year, a lot of parents are resolving to buy healthier lunchbox snacks that are kid and cool mom approved. Seem like a tall order? Not with these five healthy snacks.I know that healthy snacks can be hard. So many taste, well, healthy. These five products are...
4 fabulous outfits to match 4 fabulous pairs of glasses
There's no faster way to make people say, "Wow, you look great--what's different?" than new glasses. Faster even than a haircut. Seriously. And possibly cheaper, considering there is hardly a pair over $95 on Lookmatic, including your prescription.So we're thrilled to...
Turn your kids’ drawings into figurines
I've seen no shortage of brilliant ideas for showcasing kids' artwork not to mention ideas for turning kids art into gifts--which by the way are always a hit with anyone who receives them. So when I saw these adorable figurines created from kids' drawings, I...
The perfect first dollhouse
I still remember taking my girls to a friend's house for a playdate, and realizing that my youngest daughter, then about two, could lose herself for an hour or more with the little girl's dollhouse without making a peep. I knew from then on that imagination-building...
Saying I love you en citron
It's been a long time since I checked in with the Paris Print Shop (formerly known as Little Brown Pen), and with Valentine's Day coming up, it reminded me to stop by their Etsy Shop and see what they're up to. I'm so glad I did. I think this yellow heart photograph...
Free printable paper dolls: the ultimate collection, from Betsy McCall and beyond
I've never let go of my love of paper dolls, ever since I played with them myself. (No, not last week with my kids; I mean a loooong time ago.) While our paper dolls apps on my iPhone get a ton of play, so do the regular old paper variety. A little more mess, but also...
Offer a warm welcome with eco-savvy guest toothbrushes
While I will never come close to the Martha Stewart level of preparedness, there are some nifty tricks I've picked up along the way to help me appear as a super hostess-goddess always at the ready for guests (even of the unexpected overnight variety). And I've just...
Babywearing dolls? Whoa, the cuteness.
I've done a lot of babywearing in my day. A lot. And though my "baby" is a hand-holding toddler now, my daughter still remembers her little brother's carrier days and wears her own doll babies with pride. While it's no secret we at CMP love babywearing, it's not often...
A book with illustrations worthy of Dr. King’s most famous speech
Yes, having a day off from school is exciting for the kids, but on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'd also like for them to reflect upon the reason they are getting a day away from lessons. And even though they are old enough to have heard Dr. King's I Have a Dream...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The latest Facebook announcement has sent us straight back to our privacy settings. We've got the need-to-know scoop on the new Facebook Graph Search. 2. Turn your...
What Does the President Look Like? A book to help make history cool.
With the Inauguration coming up, a lot of us will be watching and following the day's events on TV. That also means a lot of questions from curious kids about...well, all kinds of things. There are a lot of books that talk about politics for kids, but my own girls...
Twin sets for babies we love. Because roses are red, onesies are…mustard?
If pink and red are a little too sweet for your taste on Valentine's Day, try some mustard. As in, these gorgeous mustard and cream organic onesies that feature a hip, understated version of hearts and arrows. So cute for twins! Or a singleton who likes options. The...
Watch out! These wooden timepieces are stylish and sustainable
Watch out, world. (Ha, get it? Yeah, sometimes we can't resist.) Whether you're a hip mom, a cool dude, or someone with metal allergies, we bet you'll groove on these natural wooden wristwatches, and the fact that each watch purchase funds the planting of a new tree....
DIY Valentine card kits for the semi-to-not-very crafty
I'm never going to be the mom who looks at the DIY Valentine's craft project for kids on Pinterest--the one that requires a Cricut and a hot glue gun and six trips to the craft store--and says aha! That's the one for us! But still, I'd like my kids to put a little bit...
Well-dressed and literary – not bad traits for a kid
I loved Out of Print Clothing as soon as I discovered their clever tees featuring original cover art of classic books. Next came e-reader covers. And The launch of their kids' t-shirts wasn't far behind, only they tended to include the same adult classics. (My own...
Don’t miss this huge sale at one of our favorite baby boutiques
We love finding cool, unique baby boutiques, especially ones owned by moms (and their moms). The downside is that sometimes these amazing shops close as the owners move onto other endeavors, which is the case with Bean New York. The upside, however, is that...
Trendy kids’ clothes at awesome sale prices. Yep, they’ve got our attention too.
With the holidays over and out, the sales are all in full affect! Immediately following New Years, I'm always on the hunt for cute threads for my kids. Mostly online, because I seem to find the best deals here. One of my all time favorite children's fashion sites,...
This personalized set of pins will bowl them over
Growing up, I used to love spotting my name on keychains, toothbrushes, shoelaces, and whatever else happened to be hanging on those spinning racks by store cash registers. Kids today--well, my weirdly named kids, at least--don't always have the same fun name-spotting...
The baby keepsake for parents short on time. So, like, all of us?
Quick, how old was your baby when he started rolling over? What were her favorite foods? When did he first laugh? If you're anything like me (seriously, I've been known to forget their birthdays and mix up their middle names on occasion), it's nice to have a little...
A bird in this tree? Worth years of fun for little hands
Puzzles really need to pop to stand out amongst the competition these days. When you give a puzzle, it can sometimes go unnoticed in a sea of blinking lights or licensed Harry Potter allure. I am absolutely in love with this handmade Bird Tree Puzzle that your...
5 beloved Girl Scout cookie recipes that you can make at home
It's Girl Scout cookie time. Which means I'm in trouble. I love Girl Scout cookies. Every year I'm taken by surprise by a cute little girl with a dangerously powerful sell. Whether I resist or not, I always end up baking a batch of my own homemade Girl Scout cookies....