More coolness from recent weeks…
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....
Art with a beautiful message, for a beautiful cause
I'm not usually someone who posts inspirational messages or quotes on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for that matter, let alone on the walls of my home; but when I saw this lovely print, I decided to make an exception. Especially because of where the money...
Sleeping on a cloud: heavenly handmade pillows
My girls have a weird obsession with pillows. While they won't seem to sleep with the proper fluffy kinds, anything that's an animal, a shape or a giant stuffed doll will do. So add these pretty ones to the list. The handmade cloud pillows hail (ha) from...
Bugaboo stroller recall – no reason to panic but worth a read if you own one
Today, Bugaboo voluntarily recalled the Cameleon and Donkey strollers that have detachable carrycots/seats. A button on the seat carry handle can become disengaged and detach. No injuries have been reported, and the safety risk has been deemed low. Bugaboo Cameleon...
Dinosaur Valentine’s gifts that kids will rawr for.
I'm always on the lookout for cute Valentine's Day gifts for kids that aren't of the sugar-packed variety. Not that there's anything wrong with a little candy, but I know they're already getting plenty of it from friends. And uh, Daddy. I think this awesome print fits...
Vending machines that are healthy for kids? Please, sir, I want some more.
Kids like pushing buttons. Kids like snacks. So it isn't a big mystery when my kids drag me towards every vending machine they see. Fortunately one of our favorite healthy snack companies, Ella's Kitchen, is doing something to make vending machines healthy too. The...
It’s National Hat Day! Why not celebrate with a new hat?
Cover your noggins, people! It's Hat Day, a tragically overlooked holiday, in my opinion. Here it is, January 15. And to my knowledge, there have been exactly zero fez parties planned, zero berets exchanged, and zero Viking helmet cards sent. A crying shame,...
Baby board books that show love from all parents, not just mommies.
Illustrator Lorena Siminovich of Petit Collage is one of those artists who just keeps producing lovely things. From her line of nursery decor to flash cards to adorable dolls, count us as ongoing fans. And now she's giving us two more reasons, with two new baby board...
Free Valentines printables that beg the question: How much for a triple word score on VALENTINE?
You've officially got one month til Valentine's Day. And the word nerd in your life is going to adore this free DIY Valentine's Day message that takes a little bit of scrabbling to puzzle out. The clever folks at Oh Happy Day have a delightful little present for you:...