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Hide the good scissors!
Hide the good scissors isn't just something you say because the kids will just ruin them cutting cardboard and digging holes in the dirt. It also happens to be the name of a super-sweet Etsy shop that we're digging hardcore. The good news is they've got the freshest...
A Street Through Time : Timeless
It is rare to find a book that all three of my boys can enjoy together. With such varied interests, I long for something captivating (and non-electronic) that has the ability to sustain their attention long enough for me to take a shower. DK Publishing has answered my...
Magnetic wall paint: Redefining the term babe magnet
Am I the only one running out of space on the fridge due to a cheesy collection of state capital and alphabet magnets? It seems like my attempt at uncluttered living is in constant jeopardy... so what's an OCD mama to do? Thanks to the brilliant minds at Kling...
Treat yourself to a natural nail polish
We tend cover the kind of eco-friendly nail polishes that come in tiny little bottles with colors like Bubblegum and Blueberry Slushie. But not today. This one's just for mom. The Megan Miller Collection of nail polishes is sold through Anthropologie, if that...
Back to school shopping – the coolest kids’ shoes
With metallics being all the rage in footwear, our kids can shine in more ways than one this school year. But as with any trend, too much of a good thing can take a metallic detail from "cool" to "disco ball" pretty quickly. So take a look at some of our favorite fall...
Raise a glass of bubbly (water of course) to this neat machine
Summer may be coming to an end (noooooo!) but my family's consumption of "fizzy water" is never going to slow down. To say we're fans of the bubbly stuff would be putting it mildly. But we've got a new secret this year. A fun, eco, delicious secret. It's the...
Back to school shopping – green school supplies
We've always had a heart for green school supplies for our kids, ever since we knew such a thing even existed.While they'll never be as cheap as what you find at the big mall stores, grab a couple you love and teach the kids a lesson in eco-conservation right in...
The handy dandy box of things a mom seriously needs
If there's one thing a new mom needs--besides a post-partum doula who does dishes and makes sushi from scratch--it's baby recommendations from someone who's been there. After all, that embroidered silk blanket from Aunt Edith is fabulous, but it's not going to work as...
Over-packing mama birds will love Phil & Ted’s Nest
The first time you travel with a baby in tow is shocking, to say the least. If you thought you were an over-packer before, suddenly you feel like you might need to rent a moving truck just to get your things to the cottage. Each precious piece of gear seems more...
Back to school shopping – the best lunchbox accessories
You can't have a back to school lunchbox without all the cool goodies inside. We'll let you take care of the yummy food and snacks. But we've got you covered when it comes to all the cool accessories that definitely make lunchtime every kids favorite subject. [Don't...
The perfect rug for the playroom, at a price that lets you grab some toys too
I am constantly fawning over fabulous rugs in the high-end catalogs that arrive at my door. Having an old apartment with all hardwood floors I find myself flipping the pages and daydreaming about the amazing spreads, that is until I look at the price tags... ouch....
The Doodle Roll unrolls before your kids unravel
My handbag is sort of a Mom's Swiss Army Knife. Need a Band-Aid? Got it. Hungry? I've got some mints in here somewhere. But when we get stuck waiting somewhere and the kids are threatening to mutiny out of sheer boredom, it turns out that drawing on the back of old...
7 rock n’ roll baby picks to keep the party going
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, Up All Night, the new NBC show starring some of the coolest and funniest parents on TV like Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph.When I was pregnant with my first daughter almost 8 years ago, I remember being...
Back to school shopping – the coolest kids backpacks and bags
We're pretty sure that back to school is synonymous with a brand new backpack and not one that's ragged and torn from last year's heavy load of school books and homework. Here are a bunch of our favorite book bags that are not only cool, but will stand out in the sea...
Cute kids’ bookends at a price that makes them even cuter
The more books my kids own, the more bookends they need to keep them from falling (on me) every time I straighten up the shelves. But do you know how expensive kids bookends can be? It's actually kind of surprising. We're talking $100 and up--for one!Well yay for...
Back to school shopping – the coolest lunchboxes and lunch bags.
It's a tradition for so many families - the school year starts off with a clean new lunch box, full of promise (and not so full of last year's peanut butter crud). Here are a few that we love because they're not only adorable, they're built to last. Pink Robot Lunch...
First birthday gift ideas? Reader Q&A
It's time for first birthdays! I have two parties coming up; one boy and one girl. Then my own baby girl will celebrate her first this fall. So what are some gift recommendations for this new stage of development? -Elaine Yay for first birthdays! Time for walking,...
Suddenlee – your own personal shopper. And it’s gooooood.
I love shopping online. Real brick and mortar stores can't compete with the ease and convenience of e-commerce. The only real drags are the cost of shipping, especially when you're shopping from a dozen different online retailers, and the waiting for your stuff to...
Maternity and nursing lingerie you can live in
Having just had a baby three months ago, I know oh so well the need to be comfy during pregnancy--especially when you sleep. Forget about getting up to pee every 20 minutes, there's also the issue of sleeping on your back or your side (I'm a tummy sleeper) and let's...
Yippee kai yo kai cupcake
Whether you've got a tiny horse fanatic, a country themed shindig, or just some really unruly cake pops that need to be rounded up like little dogeys, we've found the perfect cupcake wrappers for you.Bonus: Hello, ponies! I've got a case of the blahs regarding the...
I am loving Motherlove
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. Cracked nipples? Not so beautiful, and painful to boot. The problem with a lot of the nipple creams on the market is their super chemically feel. Since your little one will be ingesting said ointment when she suckles, is it too much...