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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...
TOMS Wedges – The perfect summer flip flop alternative
I've kept my eye on TOMS shoes for a long time, hoping for a style that might just fit my fancy over their classic flat slip on that I just don't think I can pull off. And I think I just found it in the newest member of the TOMS shoes family. Lucky for me, TOMS's...
Thanks to Happythought’s free printable garland, our Father’s Day message will be loud and clear
We're sure you're all set for tomorrow, but if you are still looking for a way to wow dad when he first stumbles down the stairs for breakfast, check out the awesome free printable banner that you can have ready and hanging before the coffee is finished brewing. ...
A little father’s day gift for all the new dads of the world, no gift wrap required
When we discovered the movie Being Dad last August, Mir gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up. She loved this look at 40 normal, often funny new dads (no "touchy-feely over-earnestness") and a few experts confessing the real scoop on newborns in a way that will appeal to...
Last-minute Father’s Day cards that are worthy of the World’s Greatest Dad
I'm not exactly a procrastinator, I just tell myself I can always do something tomorrow. As in, I'll go out and get that great Father's Day card tomorrow.Guess what? Tomorrow is now, and the Father's Day card rack at the local store looks like it was...