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Spring bags, ahoy!

Style + BeautyLeah

Spring bags, ahoy!

When I'm window shopping the web, it's always dangerous to stop on the Etsy homepage, where their editors are carefully curating millions of items down into just the very ones that I have to have. (How do they do that?) A recent find: Th…

The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood

Doing GoodLeah

The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood

If you've had a baby, you probably know what I mean when I say that during all four births for me, there was always a point when I thought I might die. You've used all your physical strength breathing and having contractions and back pai…

But, MY Teen Tells Me Everything. (Uh-huh.)

KidsLeah

But, MY Teen Tells Me Everything. (Uh-huh.)

Why are we talking about teens? Because every single one of your tiny bundles of joy are going to grow up to be one, and you might as well know what you're getting into. Trust me, you're going to want to know this stuff. In 35 Things You…

Falling for Fall Leaves - CMP does etsy

KidsLeah

Falling for Fall Leaves - CMP does etsy

It's getting Autumnal all up in here! Fall is my favorite time of year because I love to wear jeans, sweaters and boots. I love chocolaty browns and ochre yellows and dark pumpkin colors. The latter two don't look very good on me, but I …

Happy Halloween cool parents!

LivingLeah

Happy Halloween cool parents!

Happy Halloween, mamas! For those of us who like Halloween every day, we present to you a completely random assortment of cool, creepy, spider themed items we uncovered on Etsy . The hand felted wool hat from Maybel57 (above) has a littl…

Whoo makes the cutest owl softies? (Heh, sorry)

KidsLeah

Whoo makes the cutest owl softies? (Heh, sorry)

The first day of Autumn brings to mind leaves falling and stark naked trees and owls hooting at night. Crisp evenings and cold nights and noses with frozen snot-drips. (Maybe we won't talk about that last one.) We found this selection ad…

Cool felt play food - CMP does etsy

KidsLeah

Cool felt play food - CMP does etsy

When I was young, I loved playing house. Tea parties and market shopping were two of my favorite things. I had no idea I was practicing chores I would have to do the rest of my life. Aaaaanyway, felt food is always such a fantastic child…

The cutest handmade baby booties - CMP does etsy

KidsLeah

The cutest handmade baby booties - CMP does etsy

I can't wait to show you what I've found for this week's Etsy roundup. Baby shoes! Ok, you might not be as excited as I am, but when all your kids are big and sweaty and teens that smell like Axe, I'll ask you again and then you'll squee…

Great handmade baby shower decorations - CMP does etsy

KidsLeah

Great handmade baby shower decorations - CMP does etsy

Provided you hold the embarrassing games, we love baby showers . Yay for momentous occasions! If you want to make the event as pretty as can be, we've collected a few unexpected decor ideas all from the indie artists and crafters on Etsy…

Hot red fashion for fall - CMP does Etsy

Style + BeautyLeah

Hot red fashion for fall - CMP does Etsy

If you're looking for a little sumpin' sumpin' that will brighten your day and class up your look for fall , take a look at the hot color this season - red. Think of it as a little reward for surviving summer (and all those pastels) inta…