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Vampire shirts for halloween, hold the cheesy factor
Nope, it's not Dracula. It's not Edward, either. This little guy is waaaaay cuter (sorry, Team Edward). This shirt's vampire is the real deal: a vampire bat. And he's pretty adorable, for something that sucks blood. We've told you before how much we love the...
Obsessed with tea towels? Oh, you will be
So I've been told I have a tea towel addiction. I prefer to think of it as a healthy obsession. Tea towels, after all, are awesome. They're there for you whether you're drying dishes, produce, or your hands. They can also be used in a pinch as aprons and table...
Yo Gabba Gabba + Vans means DJ Lance gets little feet moving in more ways than one
Yo Gabba Gabba captured our indie-loving hearts from the beginning. But if I had to pick a favorite character, DJ Lance Rock would be up there. The polyester suit, the glasses, the big hair...and of course, those awesome orange shoes. Vans featuring Yo Gabba Gabba are...
Zara Home hits the US: parents and children rejoice!
We have been long time fans of Zara so it wasn't hard to get super excited about the launch of their new new e-commerce home line for the US. We've been drooling from afar by looking at their UK site, but thankfully now we can enjoy it for ourselves. And we're...
Easy DIY baby Halloween costumes are nothing to be scared of
If you are juggling a needy infant or a get-into-everything toddler this October, the last thing you probably want to think about is spending hours creating a fancy Halloween costume for your little pumpkin. It's one of the reasons we love Halloween costumes for...
Politics for kids: the Democracy Project gets kids involved in the election, no mudslinging allowed
With all the attack ads on TV, the l-o-n-g debates, and the lack of cartoon characters, it's no wonder that my kids aren't exactly enthralled with politics and the upcoming presidential election.But there's now a cool, non-partisan website that allows kids to learn a...
Snuggly Scandinavian fleece hats for little ears
It's getting cold outside for many of us--which means it's time to get back to the challenge of keeping our kids toasty warm. I don't know about you, but both of my children are absurdly picky when it comes to winter hats--if a hat is the slightest bit scratchy,...
The most spectacular vintage paper dolls. We want them all!
Paper dolls are the perfect emergency boredom-buster to have on hand, at least if you're our family; every fall, a bunch of annoying colds and coughs descend on my children, leaving at least one of them at any given time home on a school day, moaning "I'm boooooored."...
Get a grip
If you'd told me a few weeks ago that I needed covers for my stroller handles, I would have been like, stroller handlebar covers? Riiiight.Well, guess what? Turns out it was love at first grip. The stroller handlebar covers from mom-created CityGrips are...
It’s World Food Day. Here’s something you can do about it in less than 10 seconds
Today is the UN's official World Food Day, the kind of thing that often leaves well-meaning people thinking geez, what can I possibly do that will make any difference at all for hungry kids? Well here's one thing: Sign a really simple petition from a really effective...
Shop green and do good? Count us in
I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy shopping. Because, uh, I do. But a brand-new partnership between two very green sites, Vine.com and Healthy Child Healthy World, has me even more giddy about my shopping habit. And with a nice little discount for all of us...
5 of the most stylish metallic diaper bags
I've been noticing something in the land of designer bags these days. It's flashy. And shiny. And very, very cool. The metallic trend is popping up in handbags everywhere, but that doesn't mean that mamas can't be part of it, too with one of these 5 beautiful diaper...
Can you tell me how to get…a really cool Sesame Street shirt? (Yup.)
CMP has long adored Kiwi Industries for its super soft, US-made organic kids' clothing--and we've always been partial adorable line of Sesame Street characters. So how excited are we to learn they've now given Elmo--and our kids!--some new friends to play...
A new Ergo designed by Christy Turlington helps moms in need
Recently, we introduced you to an incredible company making beautiful scarves that help significantly improve the lives of mothers and women in Africa. Along those same lines, we're so happy to see that babywearing has also gotten more stylish and altruistic, thanks...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Don't lick your screen, mama--that chocolate bar is more than it seems. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you have a smartphone and only two hands, you're going to freak out over this brilliant new gadget. 2....
My Prudent Advice? This mother-daughter keepsake is a keeper
Looking for a shower gift for a baby girl? Something that is original, meaningful, and will never, ever go out of style?I've got just the thing. And I'm calling dibs on gifting it at every baby-girl shower I ever attend. Jaime Morrison Curtis has created a stunning...
These booties are made for gawking (and raising money for breast cancer research)
Listen up, partner. Even though they're cute as the dickens, those baby toes must go under wraps in this colder weather. And if you're going to cover those sweet things up, you might as well do it with something just as adorable, like these soft handmade...
A creative approach to help kids coping with childhood asthma
I developed asthma as an adult. So I can only imagine how scary it is for a young child to have to deal with the coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness that comes with the disease. Not to mention the fear of being "different" from all your friends when you're reaching...
Chic nursing covers. For real. Not even kidding.
Who wants to hide under a pink teddy bear blanket? Nobody over two years old, that's who. That's why these chic, breathable nursing covers do at least quadruple duty and look like something you would actually wear on purpose. Made of soft, light, wrinkle-resistant,...
Game of Thrones Converse! Pledge your royal allegiance with your feet
Calling all Game of Thrones addicts: Whether you took the Facebook quiz or already had a favorite character, chances are you feel an affinity for one of the seven Great Houses. Personally, I'm Team Khal. For those of you with official mottos and coats of arms, you're...
Active for Life: because a fit family is a fun family
I have active kids. No amount of running, skipping, biking, swimming, gymnastics, dancing or soccer ever seems to tire them out. But each year the cooler months make it a challenge for all of us to stay as active as we'd like.Organized sports are one thing. Convincing...