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Whole Foods makes sure organic body products actually are
When it comes to healthy, sustainable food, the broccoli's out of the bag, thanks to movies like Food, Inc. and books like The Omnivore's Dilemma. So now we all join CSAs and hunt for the least bruised organic apples -- and then we come home and just slap on lotions...
Boys tees just keep getting cooler
As a mom of a boy, I know how challenging it can be to find cool shirts that aren't drenched in licensed characters. Sure, I love super heroes as much as the next person, but even spider man wears real clothes when he's off duty. So, I'm so glad I was introduced to...
Q is for quirky, quality, and quintessentially eco-safe furniture
If you like pretty things with cool names and an eco-friendly stance, you're going to love the gorgeous furniture in the new Studio Line, by CMP favorite Q Collection.Their 3-in-1 crib holds a dear place in our hearts, but for now, forget about their kiddie stuff....
5 stylish must-haves for traveling with kids
If you're looking for some cool gear for your family's summer travels, we've got you covered, from you cool mamas of babies, to kids old enough to walk four feet in front of you in the museum and pretend they don't know you. Click over to the See Jane Fly blog right...
Babies deserve a little Green Toy action too
We first fell in love with Green Toys way back in the day of the lead paint recalls (aw, remember those fun days?) and knew they were onto something fabulous. Well sure enough, their line has expanded beautifully since then and today they're doing some super cool...
Breaking news – Over 2 million cribs recalled
It's time to check your cribs yet again, mamas, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of 2 million cribs, including some popular brands. The list of recalled cribs includes Jenny Lind, Evenflo, and Delta (just to name a few)....
Springtime in a bottle
I can tell you the story of my life through scent, from that first, huge bottle of Beautiful in high school to CK Truth at my first job to my recent addiction to BPAL. Right now, as my second child rounds the corner of two and I start to feel like a real person again,...
Being on the go with kids just got a little more educational
I kind of love that my children love my iPhone, because their love of my iPhone means that I have one more tool for distracting them when we're traveling, or even just making a run to the grocery store, because, seriously, there are only so many times that one can...
“You Cannot Be Serious” is a seriously great parenting book
When it comes to raising children without completely losing your mind Elizabeth Lyons wrote the book, literally. It's called You Cannot Be Serious and 32 Other Rules That Sustain A (Mostly) Balanced Mom. [great giveaway after the jump!] Elizabeth is not a therapist,...
Baby books for busy beavers
Those board books start out so cute and shiny, don't they? And then Baby Bookivore gets very interested in gnawing the corners, splitting the pages, and seeing what a slice of banana will look like sandwiched between B is for Broccoli and C is for Carrot. But now you...
Protecting yourself from sun protection
Keep your eyes on the EWG website for the latest Environmental Working Group sunscreen recommendations! The headlines are everywhere: Not only is the sun hurting you, but your sunscreen is now a partner in crime. Whether you fear nanoparticles, retinoids, or hormone...
My kid, cleaning? Wanna bet?
First I feared the colicky newborn, then the Godzilla walker, then the Terrible Twos. Now I can see the Freaky Fours glaring at me from just a few months away, and I tremble in my flip-flops. She doesn't want to clean, she doesn't want to go to bed, and she most...
Like putting baby in a bubble, but prettier. And less crazy.
Who amongst us hasn't wanted to put our precious newborn in a germ-free, weather-protected, cocoon of safety at some point? That's not just me, right? But the problem with any sort of covering for an infant seat is that it's generally either 1) incomplete or 2) ugly....
Three cheers for the Handmade Toy Alliance!
We've been fans of the Handmade Toy Alliance since this organization formed in 2008 in response to Congress's [expletive deleted] Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act. This ill-conceived (and ironically named) law is the impetus for launching our Save Handmade...
Like having your own Rachel Zoe for your kids, but cheaper
If you've ever run from one side of the mall to the other trying to match a dress from the department store and shoes from a boutique with just the right cardigan, then you are going to totally love this discovery. I think it's the online equivalent of sitting down...
Ballet for beginners – and their wistful moms
As a budding young ballerina, I was simply in love with A Very Young Dancer by Jill Krementz. I used to just lose myself in those marvelous photos until the pages were as dog-eared as the copies in the used bookstores that now carry it. So when I saw the new Ballet...
Free movies are back!
I don't care that it's only the first day of official summer, when it's almost 100 degrees every single day. And in the Deep South, that means planning a lot of indoor activities--preferably free ones--like the Free Family Film Festival from Regal Theaters back again...
Summer is here, which means good news for moms of boys from Tea
Two of my favorite words are "simply elegant", but I've never gotten to apply that concept to my son's wardrobe before. Which is why I have a total adoration for the summer Daily Tea collection just out for boys and girls. We've already described how much we love the...
No nasty, icky, rotten, disgusting chemicals
There are loads of companies jumping on the eco bandwagon, but this is the first time I've ever heard of one that started in an eco village. Heck, this is the first time I've heard of an eco village! But this is indeed where New Zealanders Melanie and Malcolm Rands...
Picky clothing kids rejoice: Soft now makes jeans
I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when Soft Clothing first arrived on the scene, bringing flat-seamed, soft cotton clothing basics for kids who have sensory issues. My own son isn't as picky as he used to be, but he still goes for the Soft stuff over anything...
These dads really rock
My kids have a dad who rocks, but not a dad who "rocks." (Guitar Hero doesn't count.) But a lot of kids do, considering there are some very cool dads who have put out fantastic CD's in the recent past. We thought that Father's Day would be a great time to celebrate...