More coolness from recent weeks…
70’s Flashback! 70’s Flashback!
Hear that squeal? That’s me having just rediscovered only my favorite ever (ever!) toy from my childhood – the bouncy thing.
Zebras and Hippos and Horses, Oh My
For months now I’ve been clicking over to Avalisa to see what’s new as far as her vibrant, modern stretch canvases for kids’ rooms and beyond. And at last! Victory!
I’m in Luv With a Sunscreen
There’s nothing like a beach day with two kids: The sun. The sand. The 30-minute suncreen battle.It’s almost enough to make me forego the beach and just skip to the ice cream. But sincediscoveringKINeSYS I have a newfound love.
You’re Never Too Young to Accessorize
Who knew that a three-year-old could require accessories? My daughter has her own jewelry box, a slew of hats,and now she’s asking for belts.
Born With a Silver Rattle in His Hand
I never really got the expensive silver rattle thing until I had kids (like everything else, right?) and my dear friend gave me the kind that come in the pretty blue box. Either my kid has extremely expensive taste or he just knows a good thing when he hears it, but that rattle is all but glued to his hand.
Tiny Bubbles, A.K.A. Drool
With my son’s tooth making anappearancejust a week ago, we have moved passed the cute little drooly bib stage and into the full-on "sop-it-up" type bib. But I want one that makes me drool too.
Making Inevitable Head Bonks a Little Less Inevitable
When my daughter hit the coffee table contact stage, we invested in that adhesive padding that not only collected dirt and crumbs but became a toy for my daughter, who would pull it on and off as if to say "Try and keep me away!"
We’re Gonna Zoom, Zoom, Zooma Zoom
In theory, I appreciate the heroic intentions of the diaper clutch — saving moms everywhere from gigantic diaper bags. But let’s face it, they’re not made for quick access, nor do they provide you for much space for your own personal items.
Inexpensive Art. Come Again?
If you accidentally spent all your money on that fantastic-gotta-have-it bedding, your poor little baby might be left to stare at boring blank walls. And as we all know, that’s just not good for brain development and preverbal aptitude tests, now is it.
Monster Repellent
I’ve tried all sorts of tricks to convince my girls that monsters do not inhabit their rooms. I even resorted to logic at one point, to no avail. Silly me for even trying such a longshot.
When Owen Wilson Talks, I Listen
The idea of "going green" sounds fantastic in theory, but trading up to a Prius and installing solar panels on my house is not in my near future. But thanks to The Green Book, I’ve learned that saving the planet is easier than I thought.
Impressionism for the Impressionable
While your kids are young and impressionable, this is the time to expose them to how much fun art can be. It’s also the time you can teach them that farts are funny, but that’s another story for another time.
Sleep Tight. Really Tight.
One of the first things I noticed about my amazing newborn daughter (aside from her obvious beauty and superior intellect) was that she would jerk herself awake throughout the night. And really, what’s more frustrating than watching all of your hard putting-the-baby-to-sleep-work go to waste?
Lucky Little Devils
I’m not entirely sure if there really is a baby boom right now, or if I’m just more aware of every stroller on the street since having kids myself.
Spongeworthy
Starting today, it’s back.
Old Alt Indie Country Artists Don’t Die, They Just Make Children’s Albums
The other day, my son and I were wandering aimlessly in a children’s clothing shop when I started humming along to the piped in music. "Wait a minute," I said. "That’s Rosie Flores! Awesome!" An iTunes search for the song led me to The Bottle Let Me Down: Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides.
Water Babies
Despite my irrational fear of fish touching me in the ocean (damn you, Spielberg!) I wanted to make sure my daughters fell in love with the water from the start.
Answering a Pregnant Woman’s Favorite Question: “Was It Planned?”
My reaction to finding this tee: Ha!
Like the Best Flea Market Ever, and No Tube Socks
Needless to say, I was thrilled to hear about Hyena Cart, an online community where moms can sell their handmade wares–and the rest of us, luckily, can buy them.
Start the Sibling Rivalry in Style
When my son arrived, I wanted to include my daughter in the announcements. I figured what the heck, let’s force the whole sharing thing on them early.
Pearls for the Not-So-Into-Pearls Set
I’ve never been the Grace Kelly type, although I certainly admired her style. I just couldn’t pull off a pearl choker over a cashmere twin set without looking like I was in a costume. But boy do I like pearls.