There's something about wallpaper that feels like more of a commitment than paint. Maybe it's the glue. Maybe it's the hours of labor spent lining it up juuuust right. But I think I've found a cute wallpaper idea that might be worth the …
Sure, there are plenty of funny baby shirts. And then there are funny baby shirts calling attention to themselves as funny baby shirts. Okay, maybe there's just one hilarious self-referential ironic tee for little ones. But if you ask me…
It's no secret that we're big fans of Petit Collage here at CMP. It's also no secret that we think wooden blocks are an absolutely perfect gift for occasions of all kinds and children of all ages . But when the two combine? Well, to say …
I know these days it feels like there's a new shopping site born every minute. But there's one I've just discovered that's fast becoming an obsession for me, because the products are so sharp, stylish and imaginative. The site is Ippinka…
I love using colorful matching dish sets for my kids' snacks and meals. Not to mention, I swear it makes my kids eat better. And now, there's a new line of children's dinnerware from Marimekko--yes, the design house responsible for the i…
I'm a big fan of everything from Strange Birdy Studios, so I was excited to hear that they've expanded their My First Year Poster range to include some gorgeous limited edition colors, as well as a customized version. There are five new …
With spring on the horizon, everywhere I turn I see cotton-tailed bunnies, woolly lambs, and fluffy chicks. Not a bad thing, but you know what's even cuter than spring critters? Kids in soft, snug cotton jammies, all squishy bums and chu…
I've done a lot of babywearing in my day. A lot. And though my "baby" is a hand-holding toddler now, my daughter still remembers her little brother's carrier days and wears her own doll babies with pride. While it's no secret we at CMP l…
Quick, how old was your baby when he started rolling over? What were her favorite foods? When did he first laugh? If you're anything like me (seriously, I've been known to forget their birthdays and mix up their middle names on occasion)…
Growing up, I used to love spotting my name on keychains, toothbrushes, shoelaces, and whatever else happened to be hanging on those spinning racks by store cash registers. Kids today--well, my weirdly named kids, at least--don't always …
Cover your noggins, people! It's Hat Day, a tragically overlooked holiday, in my opinion. Here it is, January 15. And to my knowledge, there have been exactly zero fez parties planned, zero berets exchanged, and zero Viking helmet cards …
Every once in a while, my toddler and I will be walking through our house when he stops, points, and says his sister's name. Why? Because she has so kindly written it or drawn a picture in that very spot. On the wall. Or the door. Or the…
In my neck of the woods, it seems the snow is now here to stay. And with the cold, snowy weather comes the whining. And the complaining. And the putting-a-pair-of-mittens-on-your-toddler-sixteen-times because you know, he keeps pulling t…
Sure, babies are cute and all. Still, sometimes a mama has to set her wee one down in a safe place so she can do something really exotic--like wash her face, or maybe flush a toilet. Quelle horreur! When they can't crawl yet (oh, the lux…
We've already have described how much we love Birchbox from the day they launched since, well, who doesn't love a hot pink box filled with amazing high-end cosmetics samples delivered to their door each month? So it will be no surprise t…
My kids absolutely love to play store. They'll gather up whatever small toys they want to sell, set them out, and then yell at me until I agree to buy something. (They need to work on their customer service a little.) I imagine my favori…
I don't tend to spend much time thinking about my sock purchases. Half of my socks tend to get lost in that treacherous journey from laundry hamper to dryer, anyway. But I've just found an incredible site that makes shopping for socks--a…
It seems like no matter when you have a baby, a couple years later there's a new product on the market you wish you'd had at the time. If it's baby time right now in your world or a friend's, you won't want to miss this snuggly wonder. *…
We adore this new trend of "buy one, donate one" products, in the model of TOMS Shoes. And now there's one more, from a mom of two who took a personal tragedy and turned it into a truly inspiring company. After the near-drowning of her t…
My kids are getting to an age when they're understanding that there are big differences between the way we live and how families around the world live.It's pretty tough these days, though, for a kid to feel like they can make any kind of…
As a mom of three, I had the best intentions of chronicling my children's milestones--and the worst follow-through. I know I'm not alone here. If you're expecting Baby #2 or #3 now, you're in luck. I found a new approach to documenting a…
It's no secret that we're big fans of Kiwi Crate here at CMP. We love the concept: a subscription service for kids that sends out monthly boxes filled with superfun, educational activities. But now, we can also benefit from the creative …
Paper dolls are the perfect emergency boredom-buster to have on hand, at least if you're our family; every fall, a bunch of annoying colds and coughs descend on my children, leaving at least one of them at any given time home on a school…
I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy shopping. Because, uh, I do. But a brand-new partnership between two very green sites, Vine.com and Healthy Child Healthy World, has me even more giddy about my shopping habit. And with a nice little…
