More coolness from recent weeks…
Relief from teething pain–and baby mealtime drama
Getting babies to transition to solid foods can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. But while this new set can't make the taste of rice cereal more appealing, it can make mealtime more enjoyable for both of you. The Oogaa baby mealtime set is so clever. Instead of...
Birthday party ideas for a 4 year old with a garden theme? Reader Q&A
I am planning a garden-themed 4th birthday party for my daughter in a few weeks. I need some creative inspiration! So far, we're going to have the kids each plant something in a pot to take home .. And that's all. I need ideas for other things - decor, food, goody...
If you believe they put an owl on the moon
When I find myself with a little square of wall space to fill, I've found that ornaments can add nice texture and dimension, instead of another poster or print. And this Etsy shop makes ones that are so cute, I might just clear some space. The little red moon with owl...
The ultimate beauty product for busy moms
One of my favorite times of the month is when my Birch Box subscription arrives on my doorstep. As much as I love beauty products, I'm hard-pressed to find the sans-kids time to casually peruse the aisles of Sephora to find a new lip color or facial cream. I've...
Fun with moose and squirrel
Let's not limit it to moose and squirrel shall we? We've also got racooons and badger and that popular fox, plus skunk and one very smug wolf.What can we say? We're smitten with the critters in this whimsical woodland creature print that's been turned into artwork,...
A safe sunscreen to use all summer long
We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun. But the confusing thing is that some sunscreens contain scary ingredients that may actually cancel out their sun protection benefits. I'm always on the lookout for a more natural, toxin-free SPF, which...
Are foxes the new owls?
Last year, owls were the hot animal motif of the season. While they're not going anywhere, I do think that the cool cute animal du jour is now the fox. Which is replacing the dragonfly, butterfly, and octopus trends I've noticed over the years. If it were up to...
Tip for flying with babies – Buy this.
Does the thought of flying with your baby on a long journey completely stress you out? When your little one is small and doesn't have his own child's airplane seat, you cross your fingers that you get a seat up in front with more leg room that could be easily used for...
Maternity loungewear for the first, third, and fifth trimesters
I admit that a few kids ago, I'd probably roll my eyes a bit at the idea of maternity loungewear. But after seeing the gorgeous dresses from one of our favorite brands, Belabumbum, I'm almost wishing I had a real excuse to wear them. They're so amazing that whether...
3 cheers for the Pantone 186, Pantone 12-4302 and Pantone 286!
I've always been a sucker for the Pantone licensed products, which let you show your allegiance to lavender or mimosa through desktop goodies. Now, they're available in folding chairs which are pretty darn great for outdoor lounging season or when you need to pull up...
Grilling on the go
This week we found ourselves unexpectedly in need of a grill at a summer rental. We didn't want to invest a fortune--we apartment dwellers can't quite throw a few steaks on the grill in the middle of our living rooms. So I just love the idea of this compact grill on...
A DIY puzzle that helps you keep the United States, united
Before the hamburgers are done, before the sparklers come out, and before it's dark enough for fireworks, you can take a few minutes to put the United States back together with this easy printable from my favorite new DIY craft site. At Mr. Printables (cute name,...
5 blueberry recipes we can’t get enough of
The start of blueberry season has arrived, calling for easy, fabulous blueberry recipes that make delicious use of the little blue dynamo.Grab several pints--since it's peak season, you'll need some to nosh on naked (the berries, not you) then use the rest to give any...
Last minute 4th of July picks that sparkle
Oh say can you see... how awesome your 4th of July party or barbecue is going to be? Whether you need a last minute nosh or pretty party printables, we've got you covered like strawberries on a flag cake. 1. Need to keep your little patriots busy? Check out this...
How do you get girls excited about science? Try music.
My oldest daughter is about to enter sixth grade and if statistics are correct, her current love of science will likely wane as society subtly spreads the message that science and engineering studies are "not for girls." But, I'm going to do everything I can to help...
Circus Smirkus – the must see kids tour of the summer
Last year for the first time, I discovered the genius that is Circus Smirkus, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that my kids have been counting the days for an entire year until we could return. Well, we did. And you can too, now that they're on tour again for their...
Glow-in-the-dark glasses. What a bright idea.
These days, there's no doubt that prescription glasses are totally cool. Exhibit A: Justin Bieber. (Oh, OK, his aren't prescription. But the fact that the kid likes geek chic enough to fake it says something, right?)Still, it's always possible to make something cool...
Mermaids are alive, well, and living in Coney Island
This past month, New York celebrated the 30th annual Mermaid Parade. For those of you not familiar, hoo boy...where to start. Well, maybe this gorgeous children's book that will charm all mermaid wannabes, regardless of age. Or gender. Once a year when vacation starts...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
The summer's getting hotter, and so is tech! In case you missed them, here are a few of our favorite picks from Cool Mom Tech the last week.1. We love this adorable gift for babies of tech fans.2. This super gorgeous lomo camera will wow everyone at the cocktail...
Play with blocks, learn Korean. It’s child’s play!
We admit it: we're blockheads. We love blocks. Old fashioned blocks. Presidential blocks. Chemistry blocks. Alternative blocks.So when we find beautiful blocks that look like a designer's dream and can teach over 100 words in Korean? Our happiness isn't just squared--...
Hooray for July and the Magic Beans 31 Days of Giveaways!
The realization that it's already July is being made much easier knowing that it's also the start of Magic Beans' 31 Days of Giveaways. If you're not familiar with this wonderful mom + pop owned shop, this is the perfect opportunity to make its acquaintance, and...