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Leave it to Kate Spade to make you covet a diaper bag
There are a few things that I haven't really used since having my second kid, and one of them happens to be a diaper bag. I've got enough on my hands traveling with four kids; I'd rather not lug all their crap in a gigantic bag too. But leave it to Kate Spade to make...
A green pacifier that doesn’t suck
Pacifiers, I had always thought, were for other people's babies. My toddler never needed one when he was little. But then we had number two, a fussy little guy who needs some help in the soothing department. Luckily there's a brand of rubber pacifiers that's as good...
Starting solids with baby? – Reader Q&A
I am getting ready to start feeding my baby solids next month. With my daughter, I thought making my own food would be way too much work. Now, I have the time and would love to make my own food for my son. The problem is I have no idea where to start. What do I need...
Geometry never looked this good
Six years ago I was introduced to modern jewelry designer Marjorie Victor and instantly fell for her sophisticated geometric designs. This NYC based artist launched her collection in 2003 and ever since, her name keeps popping up in places like Elle and Lucky....
Gelato for those serious about their gelato. As in, me.
I always wonder if it sounds pretentious when my children ask for gelato or sorbet. But then I figure, eh. Better than asking for those nasty ice cream truck things on sticks. Which, uh, they also do. When you're five, I guess anything cold, creamy, and made with...
Cars 2 Review – The next Disney classic
If there's any movie that my kids have been counting down the days to see, it's definitely Cars 2, the long awaited sequel to the uber popular Cars movie that was first released when I only had one kid. Since then, we've watched it countless times, collected various...
Magic mushrooms
I am an earnest, but distracted gardener. I have a garden box in my yard, one withholding lemon tree, and an egg carton (maybe) sprouting herbs on my windowsill. I've also grown a fungus or two, but it's always been accidental and I never tried to eat them. That's...
Happy Father’s Day cool dads!
Wishing all you cool dads, grandpas and father-in-laws a fabulous Father's Day with all the doting and adoration you deserve. [photo: eleni's]
Hello, gorgeous
I am always amazed at how quickly bloggers--and especially mom bloggers--rally to support their fellow parents in need. One of those compassionate moms is CMP friend Christine Koh of Boston Mamas and the design firm Posh Peacock. Today, she took time away from her...
Want brownies, kid? Make them yourself.
Back when we first told you about the all-natural, nothing-yucky baking mixes from Kids Central Kitchen, we were already impressed. But they've gone and raised the bar. Or the snack bar?[don't miss a sweet discount after the jump] Not that we were complaining before,...
Cool board shorts for boys – Reader Q&A
I'd love to find some boys' board shorts that don't look like gangster-wear. Can you help? -reader question via Twitter With his fair skin, I love board shorts on my son for the simple reason that they cover more of his body that shorter swim trunks. And I'm pretty...
Flip flop chic
We all know socks and sandals together are a big no-no in civilized society, but there are exceptions. Jazzy Toes, the clever people who bring us some of the cutest baby shoe sock designs, have come up with a new design just in time for summer- the flip flop...
The Kids Grow Up… way too fast
As my oldest daughter fast approaches her 7th birthday, I have become more acutely aware of how fleeting childhood really is. And the urgency to bask in her little-ness is now even more present after seeing a fascinating new must-see HBO documentary. The Kids Grow Up...
Baby, you look good in wood
I like my mom jewelry like I like my men: wooden, flexible, and hanging from a brass chain. (Ha.)Okay, that came out all wrong. But this unique photo necklace still rocks my socks. The Chunky Old Camera photo necklace by Etsy shop VectorCloud really is everything I...
A printable Father’s Day card fit for a hero
I bought the photo mug for Grandpa, and the Kindle for my husband (lucky dog!), but I've yet to find the perfect card. Leave it to new discovery TinyUs to do the work for me, and even better, for free. All you need is a printer to give the dad in your life this...
Go anywhere booster – The baby travel essential of the summer
Whether you've got one kid or four like me, it's tough traveling on a long road trip. Hey, it's even hard just going out to dinner with all your baby gear essentials sometimes. But this new pick is so practical, so cool, it's become far from an extra for our family....
Samuel L. Jackson reads the “Go the F*** to Sleep” book
After reading the encyclopedia of bedtime stories, singing four rounds of Twinkle Twinkle, and then providing my kids with snuggles, kisses, and several glasses of water, I go from sweetly shushing to sleep to bribing and begging them through gritted teeth and eyes...
10 year old birthday party ideas – Reader Q&A
I need ideas for my daughter's 10th birthday..something original and wow. She's a girly girl, loves to sing, very creative, honor student, responsible and loving. Over the years, we've done the bead parties, craft parties, clowns, art parties and dance parties. Now...
Shades for your little co-pilot
Summer is upon us and I am gathering my toddler's arsenal of sun hats, sun block--and yes, I will make another desperate attempt at sunglasses. Sunglasses on a 2 year old-- I know, what's the point? They won't keep them on or they will be broken in 5 minutes... or...
Homemade baby food – You can totally do it!
It's that time for me again. Time to stop being baby's sole source of nourishment and start making some food for him the other old-fashioned way. (Aside: I'm so lazy. One reason I cherish the first six months of my kids' lives is because I don't have to cook a thing...
Eco-friendly dinos that’ll make you roar
So my daughter has just embraced the wonderful world of dinosaurs--beyond Barney. This is a huge milestone. Huge. To encourage her newfound love of the stegosaurus and the parasaurolophus and all non-purple dinosaurs, we've forgone plastic dino dudes in favor of...