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A free MP3 for you, because Straight No Chaser loves their mamas too.
We've been unabashed fans of the talented and adorable A Cappella group, Straight No Chaser, ever since their unbelievable rendition of 12 Days of Christmas made the YouTube rounds a few years back. (You know, the one with Toto's Africa mixed in?) So when they offered...
Diehard Bjornies, rejoice
No matter how you feel about babywearing, one thing is certain: The BabyBjorn is a very popular carrier. From the shelves of Babies R Us to the celebrity pages of US Weekly, Bjorns are instantly recognizable even to folks who think a mei tai is an alcoholic drink with...
An unbirthday worthy of your own Alice (or Jillian or Chloe)
The story of Alice in Wonderland involves a tea party, funny little cakes, a menagerie of characters and lots of adventure. In other words, all the ingredients for a kid-friendly birthday party, as my daughter has recently discovered for herself. When she inevitably...
Little Red Writing Hood
There's a fine line between too cute and too dark, a special gray area where only the hippest fear to tread. Artist Emily Martin of TheBlackApple is there, jitterbugging in her tiny red slippers.There's something for everyone in this fabulous hodgepodge of creative...
U play, U learn, U smile.
I have a true story to tell you--a tale of DOG, and DOG, and DOGGIE, MAMA, DOGGIE. At least, that's how it began. My 17-month-old son says only four words, but I can tell that he understands a lot more. Now, thanks to the U Play Mat by Play This Way, I am 100% certain...
When your baby cares enough to send the very best
My husband has Mother's Day pretty easy these days since my kids are now old enough to make me a card all by themselves. But giving a card from a little baby-- aside from the little foot print signature that most parents are not brave enough to attempt--is a little...
Cashmere out, yak hair in
I love all the flower-embellished accessories right now, even if it's so ubiquitous that Gap and J Crew are all over it. But so are our favorite indie labels. Take a look at this sweet hand-knit rose clutch from CMP's beloved site, Shokay. It's soft and unstructured,...
Mix, match, stack, stun
I have a thing for rings, so when I first saw these recycled sterling silver stacking rivet rings from the very talented Julie Booras of Heart and Stone Jewelry I was immediately drawn to them for all of the obvious reasons. But I realized that -- while getting your...
Breakfast in bed, minus the crumbs
In theory, I love getting breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, but nothing sends my nerves into overdrive like seeing a toddler wobble into my carpeted bedroom with a tray full of orange juice, sticky syrup and things with crumbs. Instead, I think I'll leave the carrying...
The fairest of the wall
Mirror, mirror on the wall...move over. We need the wall space, because there's a new princess in town. And something tells me she's not going to be running away from a wicked witch any time soon, because she looks pretty self-reliant, despite her noodle arms.I love,...
Sugar Free Allstars do, in fact, rock awesome
I know some purists who think kids' music education should focus only on the "classics," and, thanks to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, we've got that down. But, you don't need to hear my 7 year-old warbling Barracuda to know that there is something great about...
Car games. Remember those?
Long ago when my parents would drag us on a 10 hour family road trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, my brother and I would occupy ourselves with all sorts of fun travel-friendly activities, none of which included a DVD player. Imagine that!While I definitely pack our...
Rock-n-roll birthday party wear? Reader Q&A
Can you think of a good source for cute rocker-girl clothes for toddler girls? I'm doing this whole rock n' roll birthday party for a 3rd bday and want to get her a fun outfit. -Tara I have a few favorites that immediately come to mind when I think "rockin' toddler"....
Baby sunhats go bohemian
Finding a baby hat I loved was like...well, something that was really hard. For some reason they were always too floppy, too stiff, or too cutesie (seriously, enough with the huge bows at the chin). But Rikshaw Design just nails it with their adorable new baby sunhat....
Custom hearts for the one you heart
I think I'm in love. The object of my affection: The selection of decorative artwork embellished with handcut paper hearts from the brand new Etsy shop Paper Cut Works. Ania Alyson, Seattle artist by way of Poland, creates artsy, anatomically-inspired hearts out of...
Reduce, reuse, recycle your kids’ clothes easily with thredUP
Back when my kids were outgrowing their outfits every three months, it pained me to have to restock their wardrobe continually. It wasn't just the cost, it was the time it took to select each item. That's why I'm intrigued by the new easier-swap site thredUP kids. In...
Make it a Handmade Mother’s Day with Cool Mom Picks and Etsy
Our passionate, abiding love for Etsy is no secret, so we are thrilled (thrilled!) to be featured today on Etsy's handmade blog, The Storque, talking about some of our favorite handmade Mother's Day gift ideas from some of our favorite artists. We've picked out all...
Mother’s Day is about making your mom cry, right? In a good way?
If you are lucky enough to not only be a mom, but still have a mom around to guide you through your turbulent mothering moments (or in my mom's case, laugh at me), then you probably have witnessed the power that the perfect picture of your children has over her. She...
Let them wear Cake lingerie
Considering I have nursed for a total of 53 months since 2004 (yes, I counted), I have learned a few things about breastfeeding; one of which is that a good nursing bra is definitely worth the money. Now these days, "good nursing bra" isn't synonymous with "ugly...
Can Skindinavia make you look 10 years younger? Well now…
I will say, when you name a product 10 Years Younger Makeup Finish, the bar is pretty high. Not that I'm expecting Botox in a handy spray form, but you know. Ten years. That's a lot of years younger. For those of us with not-twenty-year-old skin, this light spray is a...
Bear feet – Almost like bare feet, but prettier
My search for the ultimate summer sandal is on thanks to the early 80-degree weather here in the South, and I think I might have found it in Bear Feet shoes.The simple, versatile styling instantly caught my eye, and as I clicked around their site, I was intrigued by...