I always find so much cute stuff for girls, especially for Valentine's Day, but I don't know what to give the boys. -Shannon As a mama of a son, I am definitely on the lookout for great boys' items for Valentine's Day. And while you had …
Any hipster with a scarf can tell you: The fiber arts are enjoying a renaissance. I can knit (poorly) and spin (horribly), and I sometimes consider trying needlepoint. But no kittens and flowers for me. No, I'd start with the wacky but l…
If Valentine's Day is coming closer and closer (and it is), and you still have no idea what to give your beloved, don't fret. Instead take a look at what Ayako Akazawa, a senior designer at Chronicle Books, has put together for those of …
Okay, so I couldn't resist featuring just one Valentine's Day themey, adorable heart barrette. Especially after I was kind of wishing I had one at my daughter's preschool Valentine's party this past weekend. (Not for me - for her.) The h…
Even though I've put on ten pounds just looking at all the Valentine's Day treats that hand-crafted and artisan food marketplace Foodzie has to offer, I'm going to be an extra-good girl this week in the hopes that Cupid leaves me somethi…
Since the first time I breastfed back in 2004, nursing bras have come a verrrrry long way from the boring hefty brassiere I was stuck with. Now you even can snazz things up with a little satin and lace. Perennial nursing bra fave Bravado…
Valentine's Day or not , I am so taken with the new heart pajamas from Kideko, it's almost a shame that they're designed to be worn in the dark. The color is wildly vibrant in person, reminiscent of European brands like Kit+Lili and Plas…
Our love for the creative handmade wooden teethers from Little Sapling Toys runs deep, and this adorable American Sign Language "I love you" teether is no exception. And just in time for Valentine's Day to boot. Using reclaimed or FSC ce…
We're always excited to learn when there's something new going on at The Fine Art of Family, one of our favorite-est ever independent designers of heirloom keepsake jewelry . Because it's inevitably something we will covet. But while not…
After yet another visit to the Beehive Co-op in Atlanta, Kristen ran home to tell me about some great new finds, and I'm starting to get jealous that the one in New York is up in Westchester and not in the city. Or better, Brooklyn. Righ…
With three kids who keep having birthdays, I feel like I'm forever on the lookout for cool, affordable party favors that won't end up immediately in the trash which is why when I saw the assortment of Lil Scribblers' chunky crayons by Ph…
So you tried and tried to resist the Valentines Day merchandising but suddenly you're jonesing for a wee bit of heart-embellished something-or-other for the baby come the 14th. Nothing huge; no $94 satin bolero jacket. Just maybe...somet…
Because, let's face it, actual conversation heart candies are adorable but taste about 3% better than chalk, I love the idea of conversation heart cookies for Valentines Day . A half dozen yummy, almost cakey, pink frosted cookies from C…
Growing up, no Valentine's Day was complete without a bagful of Be Mine and Hug Me heart candies. Sure they were cute, but let's be honest: they tasted like chewable antacids. Conversation Heart Rattles from Yellow Label Kids are a much …
From helpful apps to the gadgets and bling we're swooning over for Valentine's Day (hint! hint!), you won't want to miss our favorite picks from the past week. 1. If you love your tech, this will be the best $19.99 you spend, hands down.…