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The Modern Mama’s Teddy Bear Motif
While I wanted to avoid baby gift thank you notes that were too babyish, I found that scribbling heartfelt words of appreciation for the squeaky rabbit toy across note cards bearing funky geometrics, was definitely a thematic disconnect. If you're ready to to embrace...
Acupressure: Once Merely Effective, Now Actually Pretty
When you are dealing with that unbearable first trimester nausea, you will try anything to function again - ginger pills, raw lemon, enough Saltines to mess up your blood sugar for the next seventeen years. Those acupressure wrist bands were a very effective...
Sleep Well, Baby. Very Very Verrrrry Well.
So what good is it feeding our babies organic milk out of BPA-free bottles, dressing them in organic onesies and letting them gnaw on non-toxic crayons if we're going to let them spend 14 hours a day sleeping on a big pile of chemicals? Thus, the appeal of organic...
Chocolate Bunnies Without the Sugar Hangover
My mother was notorious for putting together a healthy Easter basket - animal crackers, pretzel sticks, and carob balls. Ick. While my two little ones most certainly do not need any more opportunities to ingest sweets, I also don't want carob...
A Little Swing for Spring
You know I've got a severe case of winter-itis when I'm caressing the lightweight cotton dresses in my daughter's dresser, fantasizing about the first moment I can get her dressed in a single article of clothing and call it a day. Top on my list: the lovely, flowy,...
Spotted: Owls
I'm of course in awe of all the artists and crafty moms we feature here on CMP. But I have a special place in my heart for those multiple-hit wonders who keep cranking out the cool stuff. One of them: The very talented Jennifer Talbot of b.delicious.We first came...
See Kai Run. Maybe Strut a Little.
The new Kais are here! Yippee! Mamas who know the brand (as in, pretty much my entire Brooklyn neighborhood, judging from their children's feet) love See Kai Run shoes for any number of reasons. The handmade shoes are comfy and flexible but sturdy, the styles are...
Doing Good By Grandma. And Mother Earth.
We've been fans of Stubby Pencil Studio since we were turned onto the Portland company's high-quality CIY for kids. That's, um, Color It Yourself. And now we're pleased to learn that the company has gone eco. (Of course; they're in Portland.) They've just added a...
Just Say No to Airplane Blankets
Thanks to living far away from friends and family, I'm always on the look out for products that make family flights easier (or at least, less painful). Take the handy blanket and pillow sets from Lug, a smart company that creates products catering specifically to...
Flying the Friendly Bookshelves
It's hard not to be slightly obsessed with planes when you're married to a pilot. But I learned very quickly that not just any plane will do - it's got to get the family pilot approval, which is sometimes hard to come by. The bi-plane bookends from toy shop Giggle...
Pediped Goes Big
Pedipeds are a dream come true for those of us in need of a stylish yet baby-foot friendly alternative to leather booties for our crawlers and cruisers. But now our big kids can enjoy Pedipeds too, thanks to their brand spanking new Flex line.The styles are...
“Just One More Book,” Definitely Preferable to “Just One More Cookie”
My three-year-old daughter (the little angel) has entirely too many dumb books, which is killing me softly, because why waste time on dumb books ever in your life? My problem: Only children's boutique bookstores have the right level of selection, and libraries can be...
Giving Cold Shoulders the Cold Shoulder
I admit (don't kill me, urban fashionistas) that I mourned the day the pashmina went out of style. I loved the versatility of this great piece and was glad to tuck one into my bag to keep for unexpected forays into too-cold offices or airplane cabins. Last week, when...
Eau de Notbabyfood
If you're suffering from Postpartum Fragrance Rut (PPFR) but you're not ready to delve back into the world of $70 an ounce eau de parfums, here's a thought: Elizabeth Morrison's artisanal theme fragrance collection of hand-poured perfumes. I will be honest, with...
You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Wallhanging
Looking out on the morning rain, I used to feel uninspired. But then I found wooden wall art. And super cuteness transpired. What? You were going to hang paper prints on your wall? Weird. Because wood is the new, um, paper. And to celebrate the closer-to-nature...
Tees That Inspire Imagination
I always get happy every time another talented graphic designer decides to spawn, because it means the talent gets redirected from gig posters or shampoo packaging to cool duds for kids. Case in point: The utterly fabulous new design (and parenting) team of Julio and...
One Way to Distract Them From the Overcooked Meatloaf
So say your name is Matte Stephens. And say you're this way-cool, modern artist. Wouldn't it only be a matter of time before your original Mattes are matted on a mat? We're thinking that's an obvious yes. This new limited edition placemat collection from Modern-Twist...
Just don’t call them push presents
Let me start by saying that the idea of "push presents" creeps me out. Hate the name, hate the notion that we're entitled to a Birkin Bag or $5,000 tennis bracelet because we employed our uterus. (Okay, so maybe I've been spending too much time on NYC...
Children’s Books the Way They Used to Be. Literally.
I'm so excited to have discovered (at Toy Fair, of all places) the wonderfully named Seattle-based Laughing Elephant Books. If you're feeling nostalgic for beautifully illustrated, printed and bound books of your youth - or more likely the ones passed down by your...
Pillowcases That Could Keep You Up Giggling
I have so much respect for designers who really do innovative things with nursery bedding. And if it's got a sense of humor - all the better. I mean, who says kids sheets have to be all about super heroes or butterflies?So of course I was instantly taken with the...
Socks To Be You
Socks don't tend to be something moms get excited over. In fact, aren't they the butt of jokes about bad gifts, along with fruitcakes and Dustbusters? But then mama-run Nix Baby came along with their awesome All-Star collection of socks, and now I'm giddy about the...