More coolness from recent weeks…
Born angry.
ust when we thought we might be over Angry Birds, one of our favorite little baby companies goes and makes a brand new, very well-done Angry Birds for babies collection. Happily, the birds all look more happy than anything. Guess they just cleared level 6-12? Swaddle...
Food themed birthday parties for kids. AKA No dessert until you finish your milk and cookies.
If you need a break from superheroes and princesses, I've got a fabulous kids birthday party idea, and it's so easy: Food themed birthday parties. Move over tea parties, we've got three new themes worth checking out. Milk & Cookies FestThis inspiration...
Fab.com knows parents want cool stuff too
Our love for fab.com is nearing on obsessive (and we all have the credit card bills to prove it). And as if we needed one more reason to love them, today is the launch of their brand new dedicated shop just for kids stuff. Visit the all new https://fab.com/shops and...
Coolest soft book ever.
We've seen plenty of soft books for babies, but none quite like the ones from this Etsy artist. Let's just say your J Crew catalog may now be safe from that adorable baby stage when your playful little angel mimcs reading magazines just like Mommy--and then destroying...
Origami has never looked better
When I was a little girl, my dad would create the most beautiful origami creatures for my brothers and I. Of course they only lasted a few hours before we demolished them with one good move. I'm sure my dad really appreciated our care and concern for them.I can't tell...
You are my cupcake, my cutie pie, and my mushy little sweet pea
After seeing Joyce Wan's board book, We Belong Together I am so in love with her. So of course I had to check out You Are My Cupcake, in the same series. Let's just say it's absolutely delicious and I want to eat it up in a major way. Each page pops with vibrant...
Red baby gear that will look great all year round
Other than wearing hearts on their clothing and looking at us with love in their eyes, our babies are still a little young to be celebrating Valentine's Day with lollipops or big messy chocolate hearts. But since we love red all the time, we've rounded up some of our...
Last minute Valentine’s Day ideas. As in, super last minute.
Don't panic, mamas, if you realize you've forgotten cards for the sitter, or the teachers or uh...your actual Valentine. We've got you covered with some last minute crafts, recipes and more that you can have done before the kids get home from school. And well, if all...
The first rule of Junior Daredevil Stroller Club is…
Well okay, we can talk about it. But for those of us not old enough to talk, we can proclaim our affiliation with these new Junior Daredevil Stroller Club onesies. If your darling bundle of joy is a reincarnation of Evel Kneivel, we've found the baby onesie for you...
New shapewear you can wear just about everywhere
Ah shapewear. How essential you are. After all, the beginning of every new year starts with the same pledge: "I will get in shape." But this year, I didn't even dare make that resolution--with a baby who doesn't sleep through the night and a busy three-year-old,...
How to get started on Pinterest – The perfect 101 guide
Pinterest, pinterest, pinterest! That's all it seems my on and offline friends are talking about these days--and for good reason. This virtual corkboard that allows you to "pin" and share your online inspiration can help make life easier, craftier, and from what we...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
We're in awe at how far technology has come, even in just the past year. Our favorite picks from the past week are so 2012. And that's a really awesome thing. 1. Check the home thermostat from work? Turn on the fan from carpool? With the invention of one special...
Planning a family ski vacation. With the actual vacation part.
When my husband decided that he wanted to take a family ski vacation, I was a little hesitant. With four kids who have never seen more than a few inches of snow, we were less than prepared with cold weather kids' gear. And the thought of finding accommodations for our...
How do you feel?
Sometimes it's hard for my kids to talk about their feelings. In the heat of the moment, they find it a lot easier to cry (or let's face it, whine) than to confront their emotions. As the child of a child psychologist, I am always on the lookout for great books to...
3 greenmoms’ LunchSkins now at Target. Go green!
I've been using the 3greenmoms LunchSkins eco-friendly sandwich bags ever since we featured them here awhile back, so how exciting to hear that they're launching a brand new line for Target. Hooray! Their new LunchSkins2 sets are available at Target starting this...
TOMS jumps on the ballet flats trend
My TOMS wedges might just be my favorite pair of high-heeled spring and summer shoes, but even as comfy as they are, they're still high for chasing after four kids. And while I've yet to feel hip enough to pull off the Classic styles, the new TOMS ballet flats might...
We <3 this bottle because it's #twittering
Why is this new SIGG bottle awesome for Valentine's Day? Because no one can live without water. (And lots of us can't live without Twitter.) It's a child-sized bottle, but I would totally drink from it. Damask, birds, flowers, bright colors, and all the usual things...
The ultimate new baby sibling gift
When I saw this amazing DIY kit at Bundle, it screamed "sibling gift" so loud at me I almost considered having another baby just so my kids would have a reason to make one. Truly, this is one of the coolest ideas I've ever come across. If you're looking for a...
The perfect board book for baby’s first Valentine
If you're looking for a ridiculously adorable Valentine for your baby too young for sweets, we've got just the thing. And it's not edible. But that doesn't mean your baby won't try to eat it. Created by Joyce Wan, the artist behind Kiwi and Pear, We Belong Together a...
Turn around! It’s a total ellipse of the heart.
Once upon a time there was bare space on the wallNow I'm really digging this art.Let's go hang it up, thisTotal ellipse of the heart! Math geeks and fans of Bonnie Tyler will dig this Total Ellipse of the Heart print by Michael Paukner from the Design Milk Dairy...
Betsey Johnson. Now making…cupcakes?
Just in time for fashion week, one of our favorite local cupcake bakeries is getting all dolled up for the occasion from one of our favorite designers and we couldn't be more excited. Seems like pink cupcakes are the new black. New York's Baked by Melissa mini...