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When a holiday card is much more than just a holiday card
For the past eight holidays, I've sent out standard flat photo cards featuring the kids, and I usually hear a few comments about how much the kids have grown. If I should send out Minted's new Minibook Holiday Cards, I expect my phone would soon start ringing with...
Automoblox Minis deliver big fun
Automoblox have taken over more than a few toy chests in the last few years, and it's not surprising - these modular, creativity-inspiring toys cars and trucks inspire imaginations, while still delivering the joy of vrooming a car around the living room floor and...
…and warm woolen mittens.
I love being a mom of boys, but I envy my mom-of-girls friends one wee thing: Barrettes. Especially when I see ones as cute as the felt barettes from Redhaven.Redhaven's no-slip barrettes are handmade of 100% wool felt; each set of three includes two hearts and a...
The little red wagon gets a makeover
When we made the move to suburbia, one of the first purchases we made was a wagon. But like most people, we were limited to what we could find at our local chain store, which was definitely about functionality and not at all about sleek modern design.Lucky for you,...
20 of Pixar’s greatest animated shorts in one night – No wonder they call it a special
Well kids, gather round and let me tell you about an animated short film about a desk lamp, that came out in 1986. Sound boring? No way. It was the first glimpse of what the future of CGI would look like, created by a (then) little-known company called Pixar. You may...
Gourmet chocolates for vegans and omnivores alike
I've bought enough chocolate for my milk-allergic daughter to know that milk isn't a necessary ingredient for super-delicious chocolate, especially when it's the extra-good-for-you darker varieties. And while Divvies is my first choice for safe, dairy-free...
Gift tags that come back as wildflowers
Indeed the whole eco-friendly gift tag embedded with wildflower seed thing isn't brand new, but I like it anyway. I like that it makes the giver feel as good as the getter. And in time for the holidays, I especially like the Plantable Ornament Gift Tags shaped like...
Aden & Anais Burpy bibs – It’s a bib! It’s a burp cloth! It’s both!
Ever since I was introduced to the Aden & Anais muslin swaddlers, I've anxiously awaited (and subsequently been blown away by) their new products, most recently the baby sleep sacks. So I'm not surprised that I was instantly smitten with their new genius...
Natura paints, hold the VOC’s
When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I spent a lot of time thinking about the nursery color, but spent exactly no time actually painting the room since the VOC's in most room paints are considered a no-no for pregnant women. My asthma didn't like it much either....
The best travel friendly diaper bag? – Reader Q&A
Do you have a recommendation for a favorite diaper bag for plane travel with two young kids? -PII used to travel alone with both my kids quite often, and even do it now that I have three (eep!). Personally, I'm all for bags that are easy to clean,...
Shoelace chic
Tween girls are often the hardest to shop for at the holidays - everything they covet seems to be a fortune (iPod Touch, I'm talking to you) and most of the inexpensive gifts are hopelessly disposable. But I think I just found a home run with the affordable Japanese...
It’s a blanket! It’s a pillow! It’s a Balob!
My son, the one who is afraid there may be a monster under his bed, is totally willing to curl up with a Balob, Joop or even a Doot as he heads off to dreamland. Who can blame him: Muddy Cloud's adorable cast of characters, which we've loved on their childrens hats...
Christmas cookie decorating, hold the artificial colors
Well, it's officially Christmas cookie baking season. And while I now know to look out for things like peanuts and eggs, I was surprised to learn recently just how many kids have sensitivities to artificial colors and food dyes. Then I thought of India Tree, a company...
Princess Katie represents for feisty royalty everywhere
For my niece's first Christmas, I got her a big collection of DVDs from great kindie rock artists, hoping it would help keep her away from all that awful kids' music as she got older. But I never really think to check our favorite musicians' websites for holiday gift...
Happy Naked Polka Day. Or, you know, Christmas.
One of the challenges to sending out holiday cards is that I either end up buying a bunch of Christmas, a bunch of Hanukkah and some horribly generic "Holiday" cards. Not only does it get expensive, but I end up with a bunch of leftovers that I stick somewhere for...
Plates to support the hungry and the art-starved
While we're busy here trying to support artists with our holiday picks, we love that the artists are trying to support others too. Case in point: The Ferrin Gallery Paper or Pottery not Plastic exhibition. This Berkshire-area gallery called on dozens of artists to...
How the Grinch Monopolized my Blu-ray Player
When I found out that How the Grinch Stole Christmas, one of my all time faaaaavorite Christmas movies was out on Blu-ray I couldn't wait to see it in glorious high def. Especially now that we're officially into Christmas season.As it turns out, the Blu-ray isn't...
Adoption t-shirts that say just the right thing
With the end of November just around the corner, we had to sneak in one more adoption gift in honor of National Adoption Month - this time the incredibly sweet I was born in my mama's heart shirt from friend to Cool Mom Picks, mom-owned Baby Brewing.While Baby...
9 reasons to do your Black Friday shopping online
As if you needed any other reason than preservation of all sanity to avoid the lines at the malls today, we thought we'd remind you just a few of the reasons why we simply love shopping online. 1. Shopping in your slippers. Even the old, nasty ratty slippers. (In...
A new Thanksgiving tradition thanks to Mercy Corps
I love Thanksgiving. Just love it. Despite the fact that the whole history behind it might be somewhat mythological. (Were the Native Americans really that underdressed in November? Hm.) Still, I adore what it's become, at least in our family. But then, I have a...
Yo, Thanksgiving Thanksgiving!
Yo Gabba Gabba! adds a float to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York today? Suddenly we have renewed commitment to tune in. No offense, Underdog.Bonus points if Biz Markie makes an appearance. But we'll settle for Brobee doing Party in My Tummy and trying to get...