From the day we discovered Kirsten Hathcock's beautifully handmade storage pieces at Mod Mom Furniture, we fell in love. A Mod Mom toy box looks as beautiful as any other furniture in the house, even if it is made to hide decapitated Bar…
Watching your kids learn how to ride a bike is one of those nerve-wracking yet awesome moments of parenting that you don't soon forget. For some kids, it can take a bit longer to learn this fine art of balancing. And that's where this bi…
This sweet ninja is soft, cozy, and comes with a minky sword. Who better to protect your baby from nightmares? This sweet ninja security blanket from Koddalie on Etsy is a unique and cuddly way to keep your baby happy --and safe from the…
When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Sl…
We've dusted off the bikes, filled the tires with air, and my kids are now ready to dash around the neighborhood on their trusty rides. But now that they are old enough to venture ahead of me, I think my neighbors will appreciate hearing…
All of my kids--yes, even the girls--love to play with toy cars, but there's only so much you can do with them, right? That's why I'm in love with this new line from Manhattan Toy that lets them unleash their creativity on all things fou…
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids' face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric . And it'd be nice if it didn't cost a small fortune, so I wouldn't mind my kids drooling on …
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel ,that'…
When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy's Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creativ…
Let's say you've got a die-hard city loving mama to shop for, and price is basically no object. We've found the most fun little baby gifts for urban babies used to things like taxis, park benches and black in the summer. The city baby gi…
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 …
When spring hits around my house, that means time to clean and kick the clutter, which isn't such an easy task when you've got four kids running around. As much as I'd love to scrub the baseboards and wash all the windows, that's probabl…
Passover is creeping up on us before we know it (quick! Buy matzoh before it's all gone from the supermarket!) and while it's not really the giftiest of holidays, I'm loving this sweet handmade toy set that can get little ones through a …
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids . It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for…
While I've been known to consume a whole flock of marshmallowy Peeps in one sitting, I'm not as eager to see what happens to my kids when they're all hopped up on the sugary treats. So this Easter, I think I'll tuck a different kind of P…
With a house full of girls, you can bet that I've seen and owned my fair share of dollhouse toys , all of which have been some of my kids' favorite gifts from us. Or uh, Santa Claus. But for as many version of the traditional dollhouse t…
I am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it's always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that's as fun to browse as it is to…
Last week I discovered the adorable world of finger puppets from Lindy Brown of Stay Awake when I included her adorable finger puppets in our round up of awesome hedgehog toys and gifts. But it turns out, the Ontario artist is pretty goo…
When we first started this site it was birds. Then owls. Then foxes. Now, neck-in-neck with the fox, the cutest animal trend to emerge is definitely hedgehogs. (Not that owls show any sign of going anywhere.) If you think the spiny mamma…
I suppose it's just my luck that now that my youngest has outgrown her nursery, I'm finding all sorts of cool nursery decor and accessories. But that's why I love Jonathan Adler's Junior collection so much, because it works as well for b…
We're excited to present our first gift guide series of Valentine's Day gift ideas, with lots of goodies for all the loves of your life, starting with gift ideas for kids . It's brought to you by The U.S. Postal Service's new limited-edi…
I had such a great time discovering so many cool new picks at the NY International Gift Fair this weekend. But what was maybe more interesting, was letting my 7 year-old daughter tag along so I could see her own favorites from the show t…
Whether you are looking for a stunning first-birthday gift for a special child in your life, or your preschooler just loves to build, this beautifully designed set of colorful blocks is one toy they'll treasure. Especially when they are …
I still remember taking my girls to a friend's house for a playdate, and realizing that my youngest daughter, then about two, could lose herself for an hour or more with the little girl's dollhouse without making a peep. I knew from then…