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He who has the most toys had better put them all away before bed
We always say we have the best readers in the world (it's true!) and it's especially the case they point us towards wonderful brands like Rice. This Danish housewares company is run by a mom-and-pop team who's amassed a dandy selection of fair trade housewares,...
Bugaboo and Paul Frank get together and make something free. Yes, free.
When you've got two uber-hip kids' brands, it's not surprising that eventually they'll meet, fall in love, and elope to Vegas after which they'll make beautiful co-branded children's products together. (Well, maybe not the Vegas part.) And thus describes the...
A taxi that is meant to rattle
The thought of an infant gumming on a New York City taxi sounds pretty unsanitary until you see the adorable, soft crocheted baby rattle toy found at Estella NYC. Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this small taxicab is the perfect size for little hands to grab and gnaw....
Want to make a birthday book more special? Add a bookplate.
I think personalized bookplates are just the coolest gift for kids. Grab a set of the beautiful modern bookplates from designer Avis Wampler and pair it with your favorite children's title, for a birthday present that won't end up in the landfills before next year. I...
Aden and Anais do sleep sacks for spring
Since I can no longer swaddle my youngest, I'm stuck in that weird place of needing to keep her warm, but not wanting to use a loose blanket just yet. And most of the infant sleep sacks that we've found here tend to be meant for cooler weather, which doesn't work well...
Got girls? Hoo boy do you need Cathy Heller
Hearing an eight-year-old belt out a song about romantic love, or a six-year-old mournfully sing about the end of high school is a bit unsettling. Fortunately, I have found Cathy Heller, whose debut CD, Say Hello to the Sun, gives my kids the type of melodic,...
Get on your bikes and ride
One of my first purchases after moving from an urban high-rise apartment to a house in the 'burbs was a bike. Sure, there were plenty of places to ride in the city, but with only two closets and about a million toys, I simply didn't have the space to store a bicycle...
The baby gift that makes the ovaries hurt. Thanks a lot, Marie Chantal.
I am done with having babies. For real. But I have to admit, when I come across something as utterly delicious as this velour angel wing snapsuit from luxury kids label Marie-Chantal, it does give me pause.But no. NO. I'm standing firm here. All I need is a good...
Neil Gaiman turns his attention towards children again and with that we rejoice
If you're a fan of graphic-novel superstar Neil Gaiman, then you'll be doubly excited that he's teamed up with mixed-media god Dave McKeen in the children's book, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish. But even if you've never heard either of those names, you (and...
Complete home makeover: Yours
Once you start a family, your home is in a continual state of flux-- I need a nursery. I need to turn the nursery into a kid's room. Oh shoot, I need to make it a nursery again. And ack, why didn't anyone tell me that the toys would somehow breed overnight while we...
Cool Mom Picks takes over Cookie Magazine’s Daily Find. Mutiny! Mutiny!
Okay so it's not like we stormed the editorial offices of one of our favorite parents' magazines with sabres and demanded editorial control of Cookie Magazine's website for a week. But...close.So this week, you'll find us over at Cookie Magazine's Daily Find, offering...
Anka from Svan: Affordable high chairs that don’t scrimp on style
We've always loved modern high chairs but they tend to be on the squint-your-eyes- as-you-hand-your-credit-card-over side of things. Even so, the cheap plastic versions aren't a very appealing alternative when you consider the damage to the planet-- and your home...
Hugs make the world go round
Call me a total dork, but I get all teary and melty every time my three year-old hugs one of her friends goodbye. There's is something beyond adorable about two little girls squeezing each other tight-- and anyone who disagrees has a heart of coal and dryer lint. So...
Natural. Beauty.
Don't you love 20-something models advertising anti-aging creams? And yet, I fall for it every time. I have the drawer full of cosmetic jars to prove it.Admittedly I'm a sucker for hope in a bottle so when I had the chance to review the Ma Mi Skin Care line,...
A St Patrick’s Day book for kids that’s entirely free of green sparkles
This St. Patrick's Day, instead of wearing the green plastic crap my quarter-Irish mother insists on sending us in the mail every year, we're celebrating by hauling out the wonderful children's book, Fiona's Luck.The story by Teresa Bateman with illustrations by Kelly...
Stroller hooks that work: A thing of pure beauty.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones - for every ten pitches we get for products you didn't know you needed and really, still don't, we get one for something like the Mighty Buggy Hook, which totally improves your stroller (and kind of your life).From...
Take a walk on the mild side
By my third child, I learned that once the walking starts, the trouble really begins. But unless I kept him in a playpen (like our mothers did with us, right?), I knew my kid would eventually start toddling around, using a chair as a makeshift walker. The Wooden Baby...
Raven and Lily – Cards for a cause
While I love to send a card and a little something to our friends and family on special occasions, that "little something" can definitely add up. So if you're looking for a way to send just a holiday or birthday card and not look like el cheapo, you'll want to visit...
Bag the plastic habit
I realize that there are about 400 different kinds of reusable grocery bags out there these days. But that just means you have 400 more opportunities to stop using disposable plastic or paper bags, right? Well, let me present you with option 401-- Bag the Habit. At...
There’s a fine line between flower girl dresses and pageant dresses
Recently a reader and friend asked us about finding a flower girl dress for a little girl, hold the poofy, froofy, pageant-y thing. We referred her to favorite labels like Ses Petites Mains, Tea Collection, and the selection at Bean NY. And now there's another option...
A little Rat Pack for your rug rat
Some people think having a sense of environmental awareness and a sense of humor are mutually exclusive. This awesome kids' Mensch t-shirt featuring Sammy Davis Jr. proves them wrong. In fact the folks at Curly Monkey take irreverent and eco-friendly to a whole new...