More coolness from recent weeks…
Skull Cap! Get it?
While the trendy kidswear motif of 2007 is undoubtedly birds for girls and skulls for boys, we think it's only fair that girls get a fair shot at wearing skulls too--a kinder, gentler skull. Behold the super awesome skull cap at our beloved Mahar Dry Goods. Once your...
Scary Hair!
I love Halloween, but the old school Halloween - the kind about ghosts and witches and carving pumpkins and bobbing for apples. Not the kind that gives ten year-olds an excuse to dress like Paris Hilton.So it's not suprising that I was instantly charmed by the ghost...
Calling All Earth Lovers
While we like to promote eco-conscious clothes and gear whenever we can, it's tough finding green-wear that's up to our standards. There's something about a "My parents recycle" toddler tee that just rubs me the wrong way. Or maybe it's the idea of a...
Silicone Isn’t Just For…Um, Binkies
As if plastic bibs aren't already nasty enough to clean after every meal, can you believe that they're now popping up on recall lists as well? While there's always the cloth alternative, the last thing I need is to triple my laundry load.So check out our new find,...
Oh Those Clever Dutch
I love poking around European kids shops because the sensibility is just a little...different than ours. Think fewer fire trucks appliqués, and more apples on stilts doing ballet while wearing French poodle masks. Or something like that. Zazou is a fabulous...
Oh Those Clever Dutch
I love poking around European kids shops because the sensibility is just a little...different than ours. Think fewer fire trucks appliqués, and more apples on stilts doing ballet while wearing French poodle masks. Or something like that. Zazou is a fabulous...
Warning: You Just May Die From the Cuteness
Moms of summer babies are lucky in that they don’t have to think about shoes. They can just leave those sweet, fat little tootsies bare for all the world to squeeze.
If You’re Happy and You Know it Have a Tea Party
Is it me or are there an inordinate number of dolls out there with oddly sultry, sexy, or just plain vacant looks on their faces? When my daughter takes the time to arrange her stuffed friends around the table for a tea party, I want those friends smiling back at her, dammit.
Saying Uncle, Emphatically
We love Uncle Rock. Love him. Looooove him. And if you like your kids music in the form of good ol’ acoustic American rock, you’re going to love him too.
Giiiiiiirls Iiiiiiin Spaaaaaaaaaaaace…
Old school Muppet Show fans will recognize this headline–and know why I can’t get the line out of my head when I look at this awesome Spacegirl shirt for kids.
Getting Kozy
If you think a car seat cover is frivolous, I can give you plenty of reasons why you might need one. Aside from the invaluable protection against juice and other not-so-friendly fluids, it can also de-genderize a verrrrry pink or navy blue car seat passed down from an older sibling or cousin.
Hard Core, Soft Soles: Robeez Goes Rock n Roll
If you’re a die-hard Robeez fan (me! me!) then I bet you’ve collected every dog, cat, and train design they offer. But if you’ve admired the function and fit of the shoes while waiting for some alternative designs, then stop tapping your foot and grab your wallet.
Here Kid, Fix My Hem
Crafty parents – we know you’re out there with your embroidery floss and glue guns, waiting for the day that your kids will be old enough to start crafting alongside you. In the meantime, Nico and Zoe has the perfect little project to introduce your child to needlework.
Chic Organic Maternitywear. For Real.
Only once in my life have I encountered a woman who told me, "I can’t wait to get pregnant because the maternity clothes are like SOOOO CUTE!" I think she was high.
A Pillow to Keep the Tooth Fairy Coming Back
I willingly admit I’m a tooth fairy pillow hatah. I hate them. Haaaate them. I think they’re stupid and sentimental, and good God, what is wrong with sneaking in and slipping the stupid quarter under your kid’s pillow like our parents did for us anyway?
Give Me Clarity
No matter how many electronic organizers they come up with, I’m still a pen and paper kind of girl. We’ve pointed out a few great multi-schedule organizers for moms, and now we’ve found another we’re liking a lot.
Pearls, Schmearls
It’s not everyone who can pull off a single strand of choker-length pearls. Maybe the hoity-toity fashion editors of the world disagree (and I’ve seen them say as much) but without that neat little bob and the Connecticut zip code to match, you might prefer something a little more shiny.
Eh, Counting Sheep is PassÈ
I love the idea of hanging a cool alphabet or counting series along the walls in my daughter’s room, but alas I have a bit of a wall space challenge. As in we don’t have any.
Into The Woods
Summer is officially over, meaning even if it’s still 85 degrees out, I’m poking around in the jewelry box to see what’s beneath the summery bangles and turquoise rings.
I Like Smooth Butts and I Cannot Lie
Leave it to a company named Least Likely 2 Breed to come up with a natural and very catchy solution for diaper rash. Hilarious mom and founder Leigh Stevens’ travel tin of Bad Ass Booty Balm has become a permanent fixture in my diaper bag. And not just because it’s fun to pull it out in public and wave it around.
More Toys Not Deemed Hazardous to Your Health
On a recent trek through a big box store, I noticed that even the Lincoln Logs were made in China. Not sure how Lincoln would feel about that, but I certainly know how I feel about it.