More coolness from recent weeks…
Special kids’ tees you’ll fall in love with for so many reasons
Funky t-shirts are my kids' uniform. Since my boys share clothing, I need a material that can stand up to my kids' rugged routines. Oh, and eco-friendly threads are always welcome. Now imagine all this, complete with cool designs created by artists with special needs...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are a few of our favorite transformative tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. See that gorgeous Epiphanie bag? It is going right onto your want list, especially if you're a shutterbug. Plus you have the chance to win your own! 2. You...
A lovely journal for your little traveler…other than a ticket to Paris
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a father who traveled for work and could take us with him on many of his trips. The sad part: I don't have much of a written record of all our flying adventures. Now that I'm married to a pilot, my kids are afforded a...
How do you spell “excitement” for tonight’s Downton Abbey? “B-I-N-G-O”
It's Sunday which means another episode of Downton Abbey airs on PBS tonight, and you can bet that I'll be on the couch, ready to see what happens next in the lives of the Crawley family and those around them. For those of you who gather around with friends to...
Making Valentine’s cupcakes a little sweeter
If you are one of those crazy cupcake baking parents (you know who you are. Own it! Wear it proudly!) then you probably have your secret sources for everything decorative. Here's one more to add to your list. Dress My Cupcake has everything you need to making your...
6 winning Super Bowl mail-order eats? Touchdown!
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. I'm not a football fan, but I am definitely a fan of game day eats. If you are, too, you'll be happy to know that some of the best makers of classic game day foods--from burgers to wings, hot dogs to BBQ--now deliver via mail...
Humble wooden blocks get a beautiful makeover
Whether you are looking for a stunning first-birthday gift for a special child in your life, or your preschooler just loves to build, this beautifully designed set of colorful blocks is one toy they'll treasure. Especially when they are building the Land of Lollipops...
You had me at Bacon Peanut Brittle.
It seems that our society might be seeking out a few too many reasons to celebrate each and every day of the year (Penguin Awareness day anyone?). That said, I have found room for some elite exceptions. With today being National Peanut Brittle Day. In this house,...
9 DIY Valentine card kits for crafty kids
Last week, we shared an adorable DIY Valentine Card Kit and--wow!--so many of you wanted to grab a set, the artist had to temporarily shutter the shop while she made more. Happily, there are now a few more kits back in stock, but we also decided to find some more...
Handmade quilts for some very lucky babies
Nothing finishes off a nursery like a beautiful handmade quilt. A mix of modern and handmade can create a stunning element of decor, especially in a child's space, but there's no reason artfully crafted baby quilts can't be put to use as real blankets too, when...
Handmade crib mobiles for those looking for something a little…different
What does it take to get a jaded mother of two excited about baby mobiles? Ninjas, circus animals with mustaches, and angelic pigs, apparently. All handmade, and all so very different. Not to mention customizable. That small, squishy boom? Eh, just my ovaries...
A new kids’ book that’s a real page-turner
I love the fact that my kids can carry around dozens of their favorite books on one compact tablet instead of lugging around a giant backpack. But, we still find it so satisfying to snuggle on the couch and share an actual storybook together, with pages to turn and no...
A musical playdate you indie-music parents won’t want to skip
Still have your kids' attention? Lucky you! That means there's still time to fill their ears with music that will make your own indie-music-loving soul happy--before the siren song of Call Me Maybe has imprinted on their poor susceptible souls for life. So you'll want...
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...