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The little desk set that could. And will.
There isn't a single thing not to like about the functional design of these groovy desk/chair pairings from midesk, from their hand-crafted here in the USA wooden cut-outs to the non-toxic paints used to finish them. These desks are a marvel of storage -- the chairs...
And a very happy vernal equinox to you too
There were many moments over the past three months that I thought it would never happen but, at long last, spring is here. (Once again: SPRING IS HERE!)My girls and I celebrated yesterday with a trip to the small farmer's market in our neighborhood, oohing and ahhing...
Of finger foods, flip-tops, and fingernails
You know that whole "kill three birds with one stone" thing? Well, Zo-li, the small company offering safe, green solutions to parenting problems, has conveniently solved three of my biggest problems with one Fedex shipment.First of all, we have the Case of the...
Tween cool, entirely 100% hoochie free
As the mother of a fashion-conscious tween, I am here to tell you that sizes 10-14 or so are a forgotten wasteland when it comes to outfitting your kid. Little kid clothes are plentiful and varied, but the choices taper off with each successive size. Most days I'm...
Easter baskets. Hold the cavities.
The biggest challenge I face every Easter is finding cool candy alternatives for my kids' Easter baskets. But thanks to CMP fave boutique Cattiwampus, my search for sugar-free Easter gifts just got a little easier. Their virtual shelves are stocked full of awesome,...
Down on the cardboard farm
My kids are still completely obsessed with the Calafant toys Santa left under the tree last year, which means I really shouldn't be eying anything else at all. But considering the prices and the versatility of these cool, cardboard toys, I just can't help myself. The...
The Easter dresses of my dreams
This will be the first Easter in a very long time that we'll actually be celebrating with extended family. Other than a plane flight with three young children (help!), the toughest item on my agenda will be tracking down cool Easter best clothes for my kids. In years...
Put your lips together and blow for National Bubble Week
I'm starting to see the signs of spring everywhere: Robins on the front lawn, crocus buds poking through the soil, and the kids lugging out the big jug of bubble juice so that they can blow bubbles outdoors to their hearts' content. They are right on cue, as March 20...
The heart–and art–of a mother
One of the most amazing aspects of being speakers and attendees at the recent Mom 2.0 summit, a conference from the collaborative team of Kirtsy and The Tasteful Life, was the joy of attending the launch of the unbelievable Mom 2.0: Defining a Movement Art Exhibit....
Wacky Packs are back – as tee shirts!
I grew up in the heyday of Mad Magazine and Wacky Packages and clearly my son has inherited both my twisted sense of humor and appreciation for fine parody. We both did a happy dance when we saw these new kids' Wacky Pack T-shirts from 10 Again Clothing.Moms and dads...
The best nest for your toy chest
I spent so long reading the instructions on a card game yesterday that I finally gave up and took my kids to the playground, where they invented a game that involved dumping sand on each others' heads. This morning's bath was grittier than Paula Deen, but I was...
Green beer for every other day of the year
I may put a few drops of food coloring into tonight's frosty beverage of choice, but otherwise, the only green beer you'll catch me drinking will be from those innovative brewers who are keeping the environment in mind as they craft their brews. Yes mamas, we thought...
Go for the green
I have always loved pretty much everything at KLT:Works. Kristin Loffer Theiss makes the beautiful artwork, plush, nursery decor and apparel that just makes you smile in every way. And I'm smiling even more since discovering that for St. Patrick's Day, through...
Putumayo Kids’ Jazz Playground wants kids to love jazz, but it worked on me too
I've never been much of a jazz fan, maybe because it conjures up images of being stuck in a smokey bar during an endless amatuer improv-and-scat sessions. But, I have to admit that when packaged into bite-sized, three-minutes-and-under portions on Putumayo Kids' new...
Versatility – the hot trend for moms any season
As someone who used to have a reputation for keeping up with style trends, I have to admit that it pains me now, as a busy mom, to have to shop for everyday clothes with limitations - you know, can I wear it with almost all my outfits? Will it hide my post-partum...
The Princess and the Frog and the DVD player
I have not been so eager for a Disney DVD release since...well, ever, as I have been with the Princess and the Frog DVD which is just out today. After seeing the film a few months ago with my kids in theaters (my full gushy raving review here), I knew right away that...
Lip lube in an eco tube
I'm definitely a bit of a lip balm addict, with various tubes and containers stuffed into my coat pockets, purses, and drawers. So when I heard about the biodegradable eco-tube lip balm from Organic Essence, I had to give it a whirl. Instead of adding more plastic...
The forecast for spring is: Gorgeous
March may be in like a lion but I'm counting on that whole lamb thing working out. Especially since I just got a look at the brand new spring/summer line from Ses Petites Mains, one of my absolute favorite mom-designed indie clothing labels on this planet, which...
The truth hurts
I needed a little laugh this week. Just a wee chuckle. And so I clicked over to mom Kiki Parry's shop, Alternate Greetings, to see which witty bon mots have been popping up on her always pleasing handmade greeting cards. That's when I stumbled onto this one. On the...
A few of my favorite things, now in flashcard form
More than 100 awesome baby gifts abound in our new Baby Shower Gift Guide, but if that isn't enough for you, then you might want to add the new My Favorite Things Flash Cards to your wish list.Petit Collage creator Lorena Siminovich's gorgeous designs are translated...
Another hour of daylight? Tell them to MOOV it.
I really hate losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Savings Time, but I'm also thrilled beyond belief that the season of Throwing the Children Outside to Play is nigh. And I'm pretty sure they will stay out even longer if they have something as cool as MOOV to keep them...