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Be the talk of the neighborhood with 3 cool new ride-on toys
Our garage is filled with bikes, trikes, scooters and even one Skoooch, but I'm a big believer in "you can never have too many outdoor toys." So, I'm always on the lookout for cool new ride-on, kid-powered things that can hold their attention for at least as long as...
Hats that your kiddos will actually want to keep on
When my kids were little, they threw their hats off the moment I put them on. I didn't force the issue but I longed for the day that they would come to love and appreciate the hat not just for its utilitarian purpose, but as a fabulous fashion accessory. Dear readers,...
Dr. Hauschka skin care – believe the hype.
Even as an avowed skincare fanatic, I had never sampled the Dr. Hauschka products I'd heard so much about. This line is known for being holistic, ecologically sound, and focused on the body's rhythms and internal processes. Which is great and all, but oh my gawd, the...
Patriotic kids wear for the 4th of July that still looks cute on the 5th, 6th, 7th and you get the idea
I still remember the '76 bicentennial (yes, I am that old), dressing in head-to-toe red, white and blue and waving to beeping cars at the end of our street. Now that I have kids, I try to find something patriotic for the kids to wear on the fourth. But since my wallet...
Posterous – Safe and easy summer photo sharing for families
We're thrilled to be working with Posterous, a free service helping parents safely and easily share photos and videos.With four kids and very photo-hungry grandparents, you can only imagine how much we get badgered every time we return for vacation. Before we can even...
Savor some socially savvy Safi Coffee
I'd like my cup of Joe with a cup of kindness. Instead of sugar, I'll take straight-up sweetness, especially towards the farmers. That's the idea behind Safi Coffee.Safi (pronounced saw-fee) is Swahili for honest, clean, transparent. In a world where coffee...
Sweet baby gift in the Year of the Rabbit
Bright and cheerful doesn't have to mean garish, and when it's British-based Lulabird it's even downright stylish. One of our favorite modern, hip nursery designer clockmakers are back (we're pretty much in love with their quirky owl, too) with a freshly re-envisioned...
Tender tot knees get stylish protection
Look; I really can't get behind putting a pair of kneepads on a toddler. Aside from the hassle (and how dumb it looks) I'm of the "we all crawled on our bare knees and survived" camp of parenting. But when mom Kathryn Ames was faced with her hemophiliac crawling son's...
3 insanely crazy high-end cribs. Prepare to gawk.
At the end of the day--and there really is an end of the day, when baby has no choice but to conk out, at least for a little while, anyway--all you really need is a good, sturdy crib so that your little one is safe and snug, right?Well, maybe not. For some parents,...
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Cybex Onyx – The umbrella stroller of my dreams
I do believe I have just discovered the umbrella stroller to end all umbrella strollers. All hail the Cybex Onyx. First, let me say, the Cybex Onyx is a high-end umbrella stroller. Which means it's not a $25, throw-in-the-trunk, department store special, nor does it...
Stencils that help draw out the creativity in anyone
I bum out watching my daughter draw a self-portrait, or even a dog, stop midway, then scribble all over the entire thing in frustration because her picture doesn't look "perfect." Maybe that's why I am particularly fond of these new artist-created stencil kits that...
Gourmet popsicles in under 10 minutes
Around our house, homemade popsicles are the treat of the century--a huge score for mom since they're a relatively healthy dessert. Well, now that I've found this amazing new gadget, they're not just a treat for my kids. My husband and I are enjoying them too - and...
Pete the Cat is the new Goodnight Moon
I can't get enough of Pete the Cat. My kids are enamored. Their classmates are all entranced by the magical feline. Every week, I choose a book for the kindergarten class. But no matter what I pick, Pete the Cat is always read. Well, more like sung. Here's the...
Toddler toys to make you go gaga too
With all the round stacking toys out there, I was starting to think that there was some unwritten rule that toddler toys can only resemble inner tubes or wooden doughnuts. But I'm relieved to tell you that is not the case, thanks to this new, and very adorable pick....
Natural gummy bears are yummy bears.
It's awesome that so many people are eating in a more mindful fashion, making organic and sustainable choices as they are able, but that's also made food a lot more complicated -- and limiting. Allergies and dye-avoidance issues mean giving up some food items,...
3 amazing new family friendly CDs, just in time for summer road trips
What would summer be without kids music to keep you busy on those long road trips--one we hope includes no traffic jams, dirty rest areas or too many Are we there yet's. Before you pack up the vehicle, check out this trio of great CD's that you can pop into...
Spreading the almond butter love
As someone who has a soft spot for peanut butter (a combination of words that is almost impossible to say when you're actually eating it), we always have a jar sitting around somewhere. But the more peanuts are disappearing from schools, airplanes, and other public...
Baggu bags – Now for your back
Sometimes when I'm chasing four kids around the zoo, the playground, or the pool, I've wished for a bag that I can just pop on my back. Yes, I know that's called a "backpack," however, I'm not really a backpack kind of a gal. Plus I don't need to carry the...
Bugaboo Donkey double stroller review: The ultimate mommy status symbol has arrived
Dear reader, I jumped for joy at the opportunity to test drive the hot-off-the-presses Bugaboo Donkey for you all. (Right. For you.) It is the most talked-about stroller I've ever seen, and I had been ogling it online ever since I first heard about it last fall. Let...
Personalized books for kids that are better than those other personalized books for kids
I've never been a big fan of personalized books. Books on their own can be so magical - why would I need my child worked into the plot somehow? There are a few personalized books for kids that we've reviewed that do the job beautifully, but in most that we've seen...