More coolness from recent weeks…
Covet turns your laptop into your personal stylist
I have a dream: I want someone to go into my closet, take a look at what I have, and then tell me what else I need. And of course, I want suggestions that work with what I'm already wearing, and that are cool and fun, and maybe, just maybe, are on sale.Can you...
The return of flannel
Dust off your angst-filled Sub Pop vinyl and practice your disenchanted eye roll, because flannel is back big time and you don't have to wait until fall to get your hands on it. Junior rock star outfitters Slick Sugar have a nifty little flannel-sleeved children's...
Daddy wants a new solar charger
When considering your options for a more eco Father's Day (as seems to be the going trend these days), we're liking Sustain Stores for a whole bunch of earth-friendly and guy-friendly high-tech choices. They've got gadgets like solar chargers and eco flashlights...
The best Father’s Day tees for kids. You know, the kind he’d want to see any day
While we're not generally fans of the "my heart belongs to daddy" school of baby tees, I think we can safely agree that on Father's Day, wrapping your daddy's girl or boy in a soft comfy shirt that proclaims their love for the Big Guy will pretty much make morning. A...
Oh swanky lunch tote, where have you been all my life?
The PVC-free "stoh" lunch totes from Milkdot just may be the answer to my--and your--lunch-packing wishes and hopes and dreams. They are absolutely practical for kids heading off to camp or their first full day at school in the fall (sniff, whimper) but truth be told,...
The cloth diapering mama’s little helper
Cloth diapering obviously requires more work than disposables, and if you are new to it it can be a little daunting. It's always great to find resources on the web and friendly people willing to help out, which is what Julie Sparrow Carson is doing with Bundle Baby...
Vivesana Baby Sunscreen – When they say natural they really mean natural
With the next few months spent almost daily at the pool, my kids and I are everyday sunscreen wearers. And this summer, I hereby announce that my children will be covered in Vivesana, a 70% organic and 100% natural sunscreen that's clearly different than anything I've...
Happy Accidents is deliberately awesome
The fact that Billy Jonas' Knock Knock song has taught my kids a bunch of jokes that are actually funny is alone worth the price of his new CD, Happy Accidents. But on top of that, Happy Accidents has loads of smart, humor-full and funky, world-music folk songs that...
Acorn Toy Shop: First Brooklyn, now the world
Well it's about time my favorite local Brooklyn toy store, Acorn toys, went digital. Not that I was complaining before, mind you, but now everyone I know can check out the gorgeous selection of handmade toys and other special gifts for kids. And maybe get some for us?...
Baby Daze – The new mom’s record of, well, everything
The joke about the second child's baby book being empty is actually a reality for most parents I know; by the time you've done it once before, you're less likely to have the interest (or time) in recording every little thing. But for the ever-earnest new parent, the...
Doggie Do
I am always impressed by those upcycle crafters who look at what most of us would send off to Salvation Army and see the potential for something fabulous and new. Or in the case of Australian artist and mom of four Leah, creating dozens of adorable plush scottie dogs...
Sales whoo! – I can’t believe it’s June edition
Catch the best deals and sales of the week every Friday. Get 30-50% off all water resistent Woobee products (love their awesome baby blankets for beach and picnics) through 6/14 at Rain or Shine Kids (pictured).Kico Kids has their adorable Fall 2008...
Father’s Day Awesomeness: Choose your own adventure from Giftybox
Every year I struggle with what to get my husband for Father's Day. You'd think that after seven years of parenting together I'd know what would make this particular dad's day, but the only surefire hit I've found so far is a 12-pack of craft beer.That is, until I...
Scooter Smackdown! Spring 2009 edition
Last spring, I recommended my family's two favorite children's scooters, the Mini Micro Kickboard and the Skoooch, based on extensive testing by three scooter-fanatic kids. During this past year, these children continued to grow as they are wont to do, so I'm hereby...
This one’s for you, Amelia Earhart wannabes.
With my husband being a pilot, my kids are pretty obsessed with planes. And that includes my oldest daughter, who also happens to love pink. Do you know how hard it is to find anything that has to do with both aviation and pink? Well not anymore, thanks to the Girl...
Get waisted!
It seems like no matter how much of the postpartum baby weight I lose, I'm still stuck with the loose belly skin. And since I'm not ready to go under the knife for a tummy tuck, I remain committed to giving topical options like Mama Mio's new Get Waisted! body shaper...
Robot shirts you’ll go nuts and bolts over
Kids' clothes, almost by definition, are adorable, but every now and again something comes along that's so incredibly off the hook like Robotcha shirts. These t-shrits with fun, quirky, robot-y designs are the brainchild of Shawn Hazen -- and his son Finn, who has a...
Car seat cover couture
It's amazing how far baby gear has come since I had my first daughter just under five years ago. Since her car seat was the only place she'd nap, the poor girl sat for hours in an uncomfortable, unpadded, three-point harness seat. Granted, your baby will...
Big brands doing cool things – Huggies diapers go greener with Pure & Natural
I've put my babies in everything from cloth diapers to paper towels (desperation, people), and while for now we've settled on disposable diapers, I still sometimes feel a bit guilty about it. I've tried a few of the "natural" disposables, but I'll be honest; while...
An awesome Father’s Day gift from the kids, no glitter glue required
Obviously the greatest Father's Day gifts are the ones that actually come from the kids. But when you've got ones who aren't even old enough to sign their names to a card yet, check out the personalized Daddy books from iseemyface.com as a fantastic alternative. ...
Take that, Magnolia Bakery.
Anyone with a kid over about 18 months knows that cupcakes are essentially crack for children. I could get my daughters to clean every room in the house with a toothbrush if they knew there were a cupcake in it for them at some point. (And, ahem, so would their...