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Booty Wrap – The fanny pack gets a much needed makeover
I'm dying to make a reference to the fanny pack as being the butt of all tourist jokes -- oh wait, I think I just did. But let's be fair, there is something to be said to a hands-free way of carrying a little cash and your keys when you're out for a walk. One that...
Join the Smirkus like you wanted to…
This weekend, I had the pleasure of taking my kids and some friends to one of the greatest circuses I'd ever been to. The one thing that made it different than any other--the performers were all kids. Before you roll your eyes and imagine some tedious high school...
Social Goodies blends great shopping deals with great causes
I don't know about you, but these days, my inbox is totally overwhelmed with messages from good-deal sites. Don't get me wrong, they're all awesome deals--I'm glad I signed up for all of them, and wish I could nab every bargain. But for me to sign up for a new one...
A five second baby book for moms – when five seconds is all you’ve got
Leave it to a mom to know exactly what other moms want - a baby book. But not a time-consuming baby book. And maybe it's not really a baby book at all, because that just opens up all sorts of expectations about what goes inside and just how perfect it has to be. Mom's...
Last day to help us give $10,000 to Baby Buggy.
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Every time someone clicks here to make Yahoo! your homepage, you're showing your support for our charity.Last week we told you how thrilled we were that our sponsor Yahoo! is donating $10,000 to our truly deserving charity, Baby Buggy....
I dream of India
The chevron just might be the new hot motif of the season. I'm seeing it everywhere these days, from the new line of bedding at West Elm, to tea towels on Etsy, to the gorgeous little girls' dresses I just discovered from Ode Kids.This family-run shop that makes...
Happy Camper cards make me a happy mama back home
Though I have not yet packed up my kids for overnight camp, I imagine that writing home will be the last thing on their minds. Too bad, since hearing from my kids will be the only thing on my mind. A little bit cheeky, the trio of Happy Camper cards from Oh My Word...
A star spangled banner
Every year, my kids look forward to our neighborhood 4th of July party, where they gorge themselves on hot dogs and watermelon, and the adults take turns manning the margarita machine. But until the party starts later today, I figured it might be fun to keep the kids...
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The economics of a better marriage
I'll just say it: I'm not a self-help book kind of person. Spousonomics arrived in the mail and languished on my desk for months; because, really, a book about using economics to master love and marriage? Ooooookay.But then one day I started reading it, and I couldn't...
The 411 that can stave off the 911
Summer is finally here and at our house that means lots and lots of family field trips. To the farm, the zoo, the local wading pools and more. If it's kid-friendly, we'll be there. But this year I've got a whole extra kid to keep an eye on (sure, he can't walk, but...
The secret of my summer culinary success
I have discovered that fooling your friends into thinking you are a culinary goddess is fairly easy. All it really takes is having trustworthy taste buds, a few signature dishes and a willingness to share. Honestly, the majority of my most requested dishes come from...
It’s raining younger looking skin. (Were you expecting men?)
I tend to shy away from products specifically made for anti-aging. As much as I love my skincare, I figure a good moisturizer and tons of sunblock should do the trick in terms of fighting old father time. But when I heard the philosophy behind Luxtural, which is all...
A puppy for your future veterinarian
I am a sucker for stuffed animals. I love the fact that they are gender neutral (mostly) and don't have an "on" button, which means you are putting the creative power into your child's hands. If you have a wannabe vet in the family, this kit I recently discovered...
Hello Kitty BabyLegs. Prepare to squee in Japanese.
If you don't yet know how awesome BabyLegs are, we're happy to remind you every few months or so. They not only respect the accessibility of the onesie and keep little legs warm in heavily air conditioned places, but diaper changes are a breeze. Now we've got one more...
Kickstart paper creativity, beautifully
Usually when I see a Kickstarter project, I think, "Huh. That's kind of neat." And then I see something shiny and move on with my day. But check this out: ReadyMade magazine's founder, Grace Hawthorne, has created what just may be the perfect...
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Gorgeous designer kids clothes on crazy sale. (Don’t you love June?)
If your daughter needs a new party dress this summer, or you're just one of those smart moms who remembers to stock up on sale clothing for next year, one of my favorite labels, Ses Petites Mains, is having their annual sidewalk sale right now. And it's awesome....
Paperflavor – delicious!
What's that delightful flavor? I mean, I know it's paper. But there are essences of ballerina, candy, fruit, robot, and... do I detect the delightful aroma of ninja?It must be Paperflavor, the brand new site offering a truly creative range of invitations, stationery,...
Help us raise $10,000 for Baby Buggy with a single click
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! Every time you click here to make Yahoo! your homepage, you're showing your support for our charity. Recently, our sponsor Yahoo! came up with a cool idea: Ask our readers to make Yahoo! your homepage this week, and for every change,...
Vespa, baby!
Sometimes I picture myself like in a movie scene, on the back of a shiny turquoise scooter (yes, in my fantasy it's turquoise, okay?), silk scarf in my hair, cruising around Europe without a care in the world. That's not likely to happen any time soon, but I do love...