As a mom of a boy, I know how tough it can be to find cool clothes that not only look great, but are made for comfort and play. And I'd like them to last an entire season , please. Looks like Janet Reid (fellow mom of a boy) was reading …
As a former music professor, I'm well aware of the transformative power of music in the lives of children. But this unbelievable Kickstarter campaign is unlike anything I've ever seen. Or heard. Landfill Harmonic is the story of a garbag…
Welcome to our home full of teeny kids' chairs that are good for one thing. Or two if you count tripping over them. But these cool handmade chairs from CMP-fave Paloma's Nest are good for three, or more. Just when I thought we were done …
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…
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…
We're almost out of the stroller stage at my house (sniff), but that doesn't mean I don't have total stroller envy. With all the gorgeous colors and amazing features, they've really become as much of a style statement as they are a gear …
I'm always reluctant to fork over cash for Valentine's Day clothing for my girls that they'll only wear on February 14. But the new spring collection from CMP-fave Luna Leggings is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day. And even better,…
I'm always amazed to see the vast improvements in baby gear even since my littlest one, only two, was a baby, which gives me hope that they will one day be able to manufacture sleep for us parents. Ha. Until then, I'll just take little a…
As much as I love Valentine's Day, I know not every woman wants (or needs) an expensive Valentine's gift. So I love these pretty necklaces which do a beautiful job of telling someone she's special, for under $20. These pretty mother of p…
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…
My baby-having days are over, but lucky me, I've got lots of friends who are still pumping them out (ha), which gives me an excellent excuse to shower their babies with all sorts of baby gifts , like these adorable ones from CMP-fave Oot…
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a father who traveled for work and could take us with him on many of his trips. The sad part: I don't have much of a written record of all our flying adventures. Now that I'm married to a pilot,…
I've seen no shortage of brilliant ideas for showcasing kids' artwork not to mention ideas for turning kids art into gifts--which by the way are always a hit with anyone who receives them. So when I saw these adorable figurines created f…
I'm not usually someone who posts inspirational messages or quotes on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for that matter, let alone on the walls of my home; but when I saw this lovely print, I decided to make an exception. Especially becaus…
As I continue to knock through my New Year's resolutions, I decided it was high time to replace the scraggly looking bins sitting on my kitchen counter. You know, the ones full of mail, and chargers, and poker chips from 2004 (Oh, just m…
With a business trip covering the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on the horizon and nary a sparkle or fun party dress in my wardrobe, I figured I'd use the cool coupon I received in my monthly BirchBox subscription and give …
I've been a fan of the INKnBURN running clothes ever since I discovered them at the Disneyland Tinkerbell half-marathon earlier this year. So I have to admit that I was pretty excited to see their ultra cool girls' athletic wear, particu…
So you can probably guess what happened when my 8-year-old got her ears pierced, right? My two younger daughters freaked out and begged to get their ears pierced as well. Too bad I didn't have these cute temporary tattoo earrings back th…
I realize it's not even November yet, but since I'm a fan of DIY holiday gifts--especially for my family from my kids--I try to start early. And in my search for easy, affordable crafts that my daughter and I can make, I found these love…
I'm already a big fan of the Honest Tea drink pouches for kids, which are a special treat around my house. But now they've made a big adjustment to the ingredients which means these already healthy drinks for kids now have even less suga…
It's been nothing but Halloween crafts in our house for the past week, but with still another week to go, I'm stockpiling ideas to keep the kids busy . Next up on my list: these adorable spiderwebs that only require scissors and paper. Y…
I'm just under two months into the school year, and with three school-aged children under the roof, I am swimming in artwork. The bulletin board, the stacks on my counter, my poor fridge! Then just yesterday, I got the nerve to toss abou…
It's no secret that I have a handbag obsession. That's pretty clear the second you walk into my closet. But these handcrafted beauties I found on Etsy are on a whole other level. And if you think this violin bag is amazing, just wait unt…
If you knew me in person, then you'd know by the tattoo on my inner wrist that I'm a little obsessed with braille. (It's my kids' initials, if you're curious). Now, I've seen some cool braille jewelry before, but these gorgeous, subtle p…
