More coolness from recent weeks…
New year, cool new storage bins! (Man, we love bins.)
As I continue to knock through my New Year's resolutions, I decided it was high time to replace the scraggly looking bins sitting on my kitchen counter. You know, the ones full of mail, and chargers, and poker chips from 2004 (Oh, just me?). In addition to the stylish...
Better than a sled. Better than a plastic saucer. It’s a Zipfy.
It only takes about 3/4" of snow to get my kids begging to go to the sledding hill in town. They used to bang a big plastic sled up and down the hills, arguing over whose turn it is to lug the awkward thing back to the top, but this winter they have something new,...
You know that book you keep meaning to read? You might now.
The idea of a bucket list of sorts is wonderful, although the name itself has always been a little morbid. Still, I've been really like the idea of making lists for myself that don't include things like "lose weight." And now there's a new website made...
Kiss your feet? Don’t mind if I do.
The only thing cuter than adorable baby feet is adorable baby feet wearing sweet little baby booties. And if you're planning some Valentine's Day photo ops, we've got the shoes for you. These lovely little Valentines Baby Booties from Good Wishes Quilts on Etsy are...
Is Rent the Runway worth it?
With a business trip covering the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on the horizon and nary a sparkle or fun party dress in my wardrobe, I figured I'd use the cool coupon I received in my monthly BirchBox subscription and give Rent the Runway a test ride....
What’s the difference between a macaron and a macaroon? Where do we start!
Macarons are all the rage these days, and certainly not to be confused with those big coconut things that one eats at Passover and generally stay in your stomach until oh, June. The difference is, macarons are melt-in-your-mouth delicious French almond cookie...
Stylish storage solutions for an organized home
Let's talk storage solutions, shall we? Or rather, my lack thereof. Bills and random paperwork end up mishmashed into the Play-Doh tub (which, of course, contains no actual Play-Doh). There's not one item of winter clothing in the winter clothing box, but for some...
The best portable travel crib? journeyBee is an excellent new contender
Back when my now-tween was a babe, the one piece of equipment I dreaded using above almost anything else was her "portable" playpen. It weighed a ton, pinched my fingers every time I tried to assemble it, and just looked like a big ugly netted cage taking over...
A letterpress recipe for success
The holidays might be over, but we're willing to bet you know a hostess, bride, or prize-winning baker who deserves the world's loveliest letterpress recipe cards. This starter set even comes in a handmade wooden box. Delicious, right? The Letterpress Recipe Box from...
Vered makes music for babies that you can love too. In other words, not too babyish.
I have no doubt of the power of music to soothe the savage beast--or the overtired 6 month old child. If you too are looking for something lovely, lyrical, and fun-to-hear to play for your little one, here's a wonderful CD by a kindie artist and music therapist who...
5 little things you can do to make better food choices with your family
With the new year here we know we're not the only ones thinking about how make better food choices--not just for us, but for our kids. Of course we know that we're not going do a 180 overnight with our eating habits (boy, we love our Sunday pancakes), but there are...
Colorful coasters with serious design savvy
Bold. Graphic. Modern. Who'd have guessed the humble coaster could be so fun--and protect furniture so gorgeously? Bonus: They're sturdy enough for your kids, too. The gorgeous coasters from ArtisEverything on Etsy are sturdy enough to survive three generations of...
Decorating with winter whites
When the tree is down, the tinsel away, and everything glitzy and shiny and blinky put safely back in the closet, I always have this need to surround myself with the serenity of white in my home. I collect white mid-century ceramic vases in various shapes--along...
The puzzles that give other puzzles puzzle envy (is there such a thing?)
One of my favorite pastimes with my kids has always been puzzles. I love the combination of relaxing and challenging. My son usually only lasts a quarter of the way through, but my daughter patiently works until the very last piece is placed. (I try to quit but she...
Letting your kid draw on the furniture
Every once in a while, my toddler and I will be walking through our house when he stops, points, and says his sister's name. Why? Because she has so kindly written it or drawn a picture in that very spot. On the wall. Or the door. Or the kitchen cupboard. It seems...
The best Schoolhouse Rock videos on YouTube – Happy Birthday Schoolhouse Rock!
Schoolhouse Rock for me, is more than just a part of my childhood, it's a part of my family. As a kid, my dad worked at the ad agency with creator David McCall, and the other writers and art directors who brought us this genius educational series. In fact, one of my...
Montessori style fun in a box. Actually, it is a box.
One of the neat things about sending the kids off to preschool is seeing all the fun developmental toys they get to play with. It's also one of the mildly guilt-inducing things. Like, uh...was I supposed to be giving them all these fun developmental toys to play with...
Mighty mittens that stay put so kids stay warm
In my neck of the woods, it seems the snow is now here to stay. And with the cold, snowy weather comes the whining. And the complaining. And the putting-a-pair-of-mittens-on-your-toddler-sixteen-times because you know, he keeps pulling them off.So I'm happy to see...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Happy New Year, tech-fabulous moms! Here are a few of our favorite finds from the last week, just in case you missed them while engrossed in that e-book. 1. Don't we all wish we had more time to read? We can help you read more in 2013 thanks to tech. Possibly for...
Give old books new life while giving yourself more storage
Fabric bins are fine for the kids, but this gorgeous storage solution is just for you. If you love books, you'll be glad to know you're giving a new home to abandoned tomes, all while enlivening your bookshelf with the prettiest box on the block.And, yes, they'll fit...
Bundling the kids up in winter jackets you’ll want for yourself
It happens to us every year--midwinter hits and we realize that the fall jackets won't cut it, and last year's cheap parkas are now outgrown and looking ratty. This year we took the plunge over to what might be one of the best kids' winter coats ever. Indie label...