It doesn't take long for new parents to realize who's in charge once a tiny, squawking baby makes an appearance in their house. And I love the idea of making it official with Penny People's newest print. Bright, bold colors and the optio…
Well, I do believe I have just discovered the most original new baby gift on the planet . Bold proclamation, I know, but have a look at these new custom birth charts by Amy Karol --yes, she of " Bend-the-Rules Sewing and Bend-the-Rules w…
Over the course of a mama's diaper bag carrying years, there will be times she may curse that heavy bag and long for the carefree and fabulous purses of her youth . But as time goes by, that longing to be rid of the diaper bag turns into…
Okay, I'll come right out and admit it. My bathroom has one of those mass-produced step stool eyesores in it that just about every one of my friends has, too. Yes, it works. My kids can climb onto the toilet with ease, reach the faucet t…
Okay, I may get a lot of flack for saying this, but when it comes to cloth diapering, I think the cute factor matters. Yes, I choose cloth for a number of less, um, superficial reasons-- good for the environment , good for my babies' ski…
Last year, Nook wowed me with the launch of their incredible (if expensive) Pebble crib mattress. Natural materials, no off-gassing, water and stain resistant and--bonus--it looked totally cool. Now they have a new mattress that even mor…
I'm not a big fan of baby gates. Sure, I appreciate the protection they offer, don't get me wrong. But more often than not, they're ugly. Now, I'm no interior decorator, but I do like my home to look good. And bland wooden baby gates sim…
I love throwing birthday parties for my kids. Love it. But I'm a bit of an over-achiever when it comes to loot bags, generally insisting that there should be something handmade -or at least really, really cool- inside. And that means I s…
Most girls--my own daughter included--have lots of these little metal snap barrettes lying around and, if you happen to be a crafty type , you probably also have some pretty wool felt at home, too. If so, in just about 15 minutes you can…
In this era of the stainless steel fridge, there is one problem befuddling even the smartest of parents: where do we hang the kids' art? Well, fret no more fellow kid-art aficionados, because Petit Collage has a brilliant solution that w…
My daughter is a bit of a choosy dresser. To say the least. If I'm being perfectly honest, it takes at least half an hour to get her ready every morning and she balks--nay, tantrums for an hour--if anything she's wearing is even slightly…
The time has arrived that I have to think about changing diapers again. Diapers. I'd kind of forgotten about that part of having a new baby. Lucky for me, though, there's a nifty new change mat in town that will make it easy for me to do…
I have this fantasy every Christmas of convincing my extended family to go together on one big gift for my children. You know, instead of everyone doing their own thing and my kids ending up with a playroom full of blinky-light, noise-ma…
So you've got a little girl who likes pink? Shockingly, I have one, as well. She loves purple, too, of course. And I admit freely that there are times I wish she'd wear any other color. But if you can't beat 'em, join 'em --on your own t…
I have discovered maternity top nirvana. Nirvana, I tell you. And I'm pretty sure I will not be taking this thing off until I have my baby. Finally, I'm spared the thousand daily tug-downs of a too-small top. Finally, the underside of my…
I remember when my first child was born. My husband and I agonized over what kind of stroller we should get. We were initially quite pleased with our trendy choice, but if we knew then what we know now, we certainly wouldn't have bought …
Kids like snacks. Like, really, really like them. Understatement of the year, right? I truly believe that if I just had a constant supply of snack-type foods on hand , my children would eat all day. And I have a sneaking --or is it snack…
I still remember falling in love with Bugalug accessories three years ago when I was pregnant with my second child. The adorable non-slip clips and headbands were the cutest I'd ever seen, made with trendy ribbon designs that were marked…
My son just got his first booster seat for the car. Long after many of his friends. Not because he's small. Just because I haven't been rushing to get him out of the old car seat. It's safe, it's functional and we like it. But there come…
You may already know we're big fans of Barley & Birch here at CMP, and if you love this eco-conscious line of kids' clothing as much as we do, then you're probably going to want to know about their amazing Super Sale --beginning today--i…
I still remember what a pain in the neck it was for my now-husband and I to register when we got married. First of all, it was in the days before those handy little scanner things. Second, I wanted an iron and he didn't and there was a b…
Looks like it's the time of year for another cool line at Target to make me --a Canadian-- feel a little jealous. This time, it's the DwellStudio for Target Fall 2010 collection - a whole bunch of gorgeous baby layette items that I'm alr…
Some days, I tend to be a bit of an over-packer. What if the kids get really thirsty and they finish their water bottles? Better pack an extra. What if they have a run-in with a mud puddle? Better pack clean outfits for each of them. Wha…
You know how you can tell when your kid is using a really cool sippy cup ? When you hear they sell them in the MOMA design store. Oh, and when they're imported from Italy, of course. The new mOmma line of baby feeding products fits the b…
