"Creativity takes courage." You know who said that? The wrapper around the piece of caramel I just ate. (And, yeah, Henri Matisse.) There's something super sweet about candy that talks back, spreading a positive and uplifting message. An…
There has always been something so breathtaking to me about seeing a pregnant woman dressed to the nines . It's like she is stating to the world that being a mother-to-be is the most beautiful responsibility in the world. Keungzai , a UK…
I came home one day to find my six year-old sketching out her dream wardrobe. (My future fashion designer!) My mother, a former clothing designer herself, turned some of them into real clothes, which I thought was one of the sweetest thi…
As a mom, some of my fondest moments with my kids are creating arts and crafts together . I've never met a kid that doesn't like to get their little hands involved in a project--all the more reason I care about what ends up on those litt…
Technology is all about learning, growing, and now, going to camp at the Apple Store. Here are some of our favorite picks you might have missed from the last week. 1. With these ten smart tips for photographing your kids, you're sure to …
Sometimes, I want serious jewelry. But sometimes, I just want something unexpected and playful that goes well with jumping on trampolines or doing cartwheels in the yard. So this would work. This fun line of illustrated wooden necklaces …
While I wouldn't recommend handing a baby a spicy tuna roll to keep him entertained in the stroller, I might if it's made out of cardboard. The brand new sushi touch-and-feel stroller cards are beyond adorable (more so than the box would…
We absolutely hate watching one of our favorite boutiques go... especially when it's a sweet shop like Apricot Culotte . The one good thing about it is their closeout sale. We said je t'aime to Apricot Culotte when we fell in love with i…
I love the idea of going green for St. Patrick's Day, but not so much with a "Kiss Me I'm Irish!" shirt. I'd much rather grab something I can use beyond March 17. So I've rounded up some of my favorite green bags and accessories that we'…
Many a mom has dreamed of running her own craft business-- me included. My Etsy shop never got big enough to merit any sort of organizational system, but if it had, I suspect I would be totally lost, much like Lucy was in that candy fact…
So I'm clicking around the Hanna Andersson webshop, just seeing what's what for spring, because I love how durable their clothes are, especially if you've got multiple kids and are familiar with the phrase " hand-me-down. " But hey! As i…
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I discovered Emergen-C after my first Bikram yoga class, and I remember thinking that it was the most brilliant idea ever. It made water actually taste good, and it was healthy, too. Now they've got a special line for kids, and Purple Dr…
I love having two yummy little boys, really I do. But it's times like this--when I hear that design icon Diane von Furstenberg is creating a girls-only collection for GapKids and babyGap--that I get a little envious of moms with daughter…
In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster--an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs. Wh…
When I think of quilts, modern isn't the word that jumps to mind. Cozy and comforting? Yes. Hip and fresh? Not really. So when I came across the quilts made by Etsy seller Deer and Hippo I was delighted and more than a little surprised b…
Spring is in the air (hooray!) which means summer can't be all that far behind. And while the word "summer camp" still fills my head with images of gimp and campfires, your kids' options now go way beyond the camps of my youth, with spec…
I'm not Irish, but I like a good celebration and St. Patrick's Day is no exception. I'm happy to wear green. I might even paint my nails green . Green is pretty! But unnaturally green food? That does not make this mama feel festive. I th…
I was fortunate to have an amazing photographer friend when my first baby was born--otherwise I'm pretty sure all I'd have of her was a bunch of blurry photos. Let's face it, little ones are tough to photograph. Too bad I didn't have thi…
Have you ever given an infant or toddler a paper book only to have returned to you in one mushy mess? Thanks to Wee Gallery's organic soft book , we found a beautiful solution last year. And now there are 3 modern, colorful new soft book…
I am such a huge fan of decorating kids spaces with clouds. They are whimsical, delicate and playful. Clouds seem more popular now than ever, but they have such a timeless feel to them. When I first saw this cloud wall shelf , I quickly …
One of the important challenges we face as parents ourselves is how to teach our kids about money. And not just the difference between a dime and a nickel--yes, the nickel is bigger but it's not worth more . Boy, that's a hard one with o…
My daughter makes her First Communion in May, and I am in search of the perfect dress: Unique, inexpensive and not heavy (we live in Florida!). I also don't want to spend a fortune on a dress that she will realistically only wear once. A…
Finding a unique yet stylish camera case can be sometimes daunting. When I first invested in a good camera, I felt pressure to use the case that so generously came with the camera, but I hated it. I'm never a fan of lugging around the ty…
