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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...
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...