More coolness from recent weeks…
Mommy = 1, Wiggly Baby = 0
I used to think baby clothes with snaps were the best solution for a wiry, wiggly baby. And then my brute of a son came along, and it was like wrestling a greased squealing pig into pajamas.So take my advice ye mothers-to-be, and invest in a few kimono tops, like the...
If Mama Can’t Go to the Sippy Cups, Bring the Sippy Cups to Mama
The one downside to The Sippy Cups' new concert DVD release, Electric Storyland Live at the Great American Music Hall is it just may bum your kids out - if only in that they'll wish they were there instead of at home. That's one heckuva show The Sippy Cups puts on....
A Face Cream A Mother Could Love
Lately my skin is starting to look...well, like it's winter. Like the air is cold, the heat is dry, and more than a wee bit of holiday cheer has taken its toll. A detox is in order, inside and out. If you know what I'm saying (and I know you know what I'm saying),...
Virtual Showers, Real Presents (Yeah!)
While we would hope that all of our bestest friends and relatives could fly/drive/hitchhike on over just to shower our babies-to-be with the requisite 84 receiving blankets, it doesn't always work that way. For a better alternative than some virtual internetty-thing,...
What’s Better Than the Mercedes of Baby Carriers? The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 of Baby Carriers?
I fully admit that after writing up the PortaMEe hip carrier here last year, I wanted one. I sooooo wanted one. Not because it was expensive (seriously) but because it was awesome. Say what you will about whatever front carrier you've got being just fine...
Take-Me-To-Your-Nursery
While I love having two daughters to shop for in the wardrobe department, I absolutely love picking out nursery art for little guys. I suppose my tastes run a bit darker than the average girl's - more demented space aliens, fewer happy ballerinas. Needless to say, I...
Details, Details
Much to some people's surprise, I'm a fairly crafty person. That's not to say you'll see me making my son a commemorative first birthday quilt or anything, but I do what I can to add personalized touches for parties and special occasions.Even so, I'm willing to ask...
Heads Turning Heads
I love that we've still got a good few months of hat-wearing weather in my neck of the woods, only partly because my bald baby rocks the chapeaux rather nicely without all those fussy locks to get in the way. Our latest happening haberdashery find: The awesome...
Ballsy
Thanks to the toy recalls, I am much more concerned about where and how the toys I'm purchasing for my kids are made. But it's not always as easy to get the backstory on your playthings as Fair Trade Sports makes it.Perhaps it doesn't seem like having a certified fair...
Decorating With Florals
New Year's not being what I had hoped for (i.e. We both passed out well before midnight) we've got a bit of a leftover stash of bubbly in the fridge. So my plan is to crack it open and turn a few regular old Tuesdays into something more special. And when I do, I want...
Slinging in the New Year
After trying on a massive number of slings, they are not all created equal. Sometimes that's a good thing - the sling I used for my summer daughter just didn't cut it when my January baby boy came along two years later.If you're looking for something a bit heartier...
Humpty Dunce
I know I'm not the only new mom who spent sweet quiet moments alone with my newborn singing the theme song from Happy Days. What can I say, I could never quite recall an appropriate tune when I needed to. I'd have been in better shape had Jennifer Griffin's delightful...
Gift Baskets Without That One Sucky Item In Them
The problem with most gift baskets is you don't always like everything inside. (Unless it happens to be the chocolate assortment that my sister-in-law sent us this Christmas, in which case my thighs will tell you that I did, in fact, like everything inside.)Red Wagon...
Tickle-Me Phyto
As a child of the eighties, I was privy to the debut of many fads that should never have been, including parachute pants, bolo ties, and those cheesy Chia pets. If only the last one had died out along with the first two. If you want a cool plant to cultivate at home...
Permission to Get Rowdy
After checking out a plethora of fantastic diaper bags over the last few years, I have to say that I'd love to be able to take the best features from each of them and combine them into one bag. The folks at Rowdy may well have beat me to it. Designed by parents with...
New Year’s Resolution: Give Up the Ecards
This year is going to be the year that I get way better about sending cards for my friends' kids instead of the cheesy free ecards that make me cringe with their attempts at humor--but I order them anyway because I'm too late to get the real thing in the mail....
New Year, New Beginnings
I have a friend who spends every New Year's day plants a new tree with her family. I think it's such a cool tradition and speaks so beautifully to the concepts of growth, rebirth, and fresh starts. Plus, it's way nicer than wasting the day in bed with a killer...
The Last Giveaway of 2007…
We would like nothing more than to give you (yes, you) a $250 gift certificate to The Silly Wagon that you can spend all sorts of wonderful toys, chic baby and kids clothes, artwork and gifts for mama. All you have to do is sign up for our newsletter before midnight...
Editors Best of 2007: Clothes and shoes
Baby clothes Kristen: Maybe it's because my husband and I are both avid guitar players, or because it's one of the most amazing shirts I've ever seen. But either way, Damestarbaby's handsewn guitar tee has won my heart. Liz: The cozy sweatshirt-styled baby sac from...
Editors Best of 2007: Stationery and announcements
Birth announcements Kristen: I have to pick Bird and Banner's completely handmade custom invites and announcements. Their personal touch is the next best thing to making all 100 announcements yourself. Liz: For totally custom, designed just-for-you announcements, the...
Editors’ Best of 2007: Blankets and Baby Accessories
Blankets Kristen: The blanket we have from Ellabalou is a favorite of both my children. In fact, I should probably grab a second one and make my life incredibly easier. Liz: Hooray for Martha of Blankets by Martha, who makes funky lovies with ribbon tags all over them...