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The Dread Crew – What’s a summer reading list without pirates?
After falling in love with Canadian mom Kate Inglis' writing at her personal blog Sweet Salty, it was no surprise to me that she'd write a book. But what I didn't expect was that it would be the fantastically scrumptious morsel of kid fiction, The Dread Crew: Pirates...
Yes, carrots. YES!
I'm not in the habit of talking to vegetables unless I'm pregnant and singing a love song to my tempura zucchini. Still, I find myself saying yes to Yes to Baby Carrots several times a day lately. Maybe you've seen the orange-splashed Yes to Carrots brand at your...
Awkward Family Photos proves we are all total goofballs
Having lived through the hippie styles of the 70's, the new-wave neon of the 80's, and the regrettable grunge fashions of the 90's, I have enough embarrassing family family photos to fill a book. A very cringe-worthy, hilarious book. Which is just the idea behind the...
Ready-to-bake cookies that taste like cookies, not chemicals
To say I'm not a baker would be like saying childbirth is somewhat uncomfortable. But I also happen to be a major baked goods addict, which means lot and lots (and lots and lots) of store-bought cookies and cakes make their way into my house. So needless to say when...
Silly Bandz, now coming to a chest near you
I was hoping--praying--that the Silly Bandz craze would stay far far away from my daughter's preschool. When it hit, it hit hard, like a giant neon apocalyptic storm of wiggly plastic and shrieking children. I can completely see why some schools are banning the...
PDFs for DIY PB+J
This is one of those times when I find myself wishing I owned a sewing machine. And that I had a single crafty bone in my body. Check it out: Gulf Coast Cottage, a wonderful shop filled with soft toys, has an entire category filled with nothing but PDF patterns for...
The book for him that’s really for you
I'm not a dad, I'm not expecting, and I usually find pregnancy humor about as funny as postpartum hemorrhoids. But I'm happy to admit that Dad's Pregnant, Too! by advice columnist and author Harlan Cohen was a pleasant surprise. Why?He tells men things that pregnant...
Lilith Fair is back!
I'm sad to admit that it's been a very loooong time since I've been to a music concert, but I still have vivid memories of the amazing Lilith Fair, the awesome all-female touring music festival back in the late 90s. Well, it's back, mamas, and if you missed Lilith...
Natural baby wipes take care of babies and their home planet
You've got some organic spaghetti on your face, honey. Let me get that for you. (Licks thumb, scrubs face off shrieking, flailing baby.) There, isn't that better?Well, a little. I mean, the tomato sauce has been replaced by a red rash, and my baby is covered in spit....
Recess Monkey’s new CD is really, really out of this world (insert groan here)
I know it's not just my kids who turn every box into a spaceship or seem to have their heads in the clouds. And I'm certain that they won't be the only ones for whom Recess Monkey's new kids' music CD The Final Funktier is like rocket fuel for their dancing shoes and...
Attention cookie lovers: My heart belongs to Elsylee
I'm in heaven. Floating above the clouds, birds tweeting around me, angels singing sweet melodies heaven, all because I've discovered the sweet caloric glory of Elsylee cookies. Let's just say these handmade-to-order artisanal cookies from a Manhattan patisserie make...
Baby sunscreen lotion grows up a little bit
I had a May baby and a July baby and as such, I still remember those panicky early days of taking the baby out into the (gasp) sun. I don't think I could have had enough muslin swaddling blankets and floppy brimmed sunhats to put me at ease. So I love that there are...
Having a ball
With my daughter's birthday coming up, I've got party decor on the brain. (Expect more on these pages in the coming weeks!) So when I saw these awesome beach ball decorations made out of waxed Japanese washi paper I went oooohh...You just blow them up like a...
Mini Social is keeping boys all stylish and wallets half full
We love the online flash sale site, The Mini Social, because finding cool boys clothes, especially at up to 60% off, is always a challenge. But this week is extra-special since through June 18 it's Boys Week, and a portion of all the sales will benefit the Children's...
Boys love playing daddy, too.
I have nothing against boys embracing pink, but when I went to buy a little boy doll for my nephew to love while his mama was caring for a newborn, I found that 99% of the baby dolls in the big toy store were of the female persuasion.France's Corolle, the maker of...
Children’s backpacks aren’t just for back to school
We're huge fans of the Dante Beatrix backpacks for almost too many reasons to mention--the eco-friendly materials, the perfect toddler sizing, the adorable designs. How's that for a start?Now the company is simply named Beatrix NY. And to celebrate their name change,...
Calling dibs on affordable bibs
After getting two kids through the messy eating phase and currently dealing with one who's in the thick of it, I might just be a bib expert. And I have to say that the bibs from JJ Cole are some of my all-time favorites.It doesn't hurt that they've added two very...
Going Down, Down, Down to help the Gulf
Though I haven't seen the Gulf of Mexico since I was a teen, I'll never forget the color and warmth of the turquoise-blue water that lured me in until I was wrinkled and waterlogged. It's those waters and the creatures most affected by them that The Gulf Restoration...
LOL with Mabel’s Labels
No matter what season it is, I can always find a reason to use our Mabel's Labels, and with everything from summer camps and lessons, to pool playdates and picnics these days, I'm always putting those handy labels on something.Now if you've got a camper, then you...
Geek may be a four letter word, but then, so is cool
My husband's favorite childhood memory may involve cracking open his brand new Atari game system and having a marathon Pong session, so it's no surprise that he grew up to be a tad tech-obsessed. Which is why I got him a copy of Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and...
Kids’ rain gear in June, because Mother Nature likes to break the rules
As my poor waterlogged friends in the Pacific Northwest know all too well, June can be a wet one. It's as if Mother Nature doesn't give a hoot that we have bored little faces staring up at us waiting for summer to begin. I think it's better to wrap the kids up in a...