Still doing your back-to-school shopping? Well, we are. And even if we thought we were done, we always make an exception when we stumble onto those one or two special pieces that we just know will be loved all year. So we're so delighted…
When my kids have had about all the video game time I can take, I need perfect playthings on hand to spark their imaginations--preferably outside and totally away from screens. The custom superhero capes from Super Kid Capes on Etsy are …
Lately we've seen a lot of quotes misattributed to Shakespeare, but this great one from A Midsummer Night's Dream is the real deal: Though she be but little she is fierce . And we love it on these onesies and tees from mod & mini on BRIK…
As we're doing all our back to school shopping around my house, my kids and I are getting excited about the funky print pants and leggings for kids that we're seeing everywhere. I'm looking for fun, bold, unexpected patterns that will re…
There's something about little kids with glasses that I find irresistible. But recently I've had a few moms lament to me how annoying it is when their kids lose or break them (which is always), and they have to shell out for a new pair o…
When I walked down my son's school hallway this week I couldn't help but giggle when I saw four identical backpacks hanging from the hooks outside his classroom. (Take note: purple leopard print is a big hit with third graders right now.…
When I moved back to the northeast last year after nearly ten years in Atlanta, my children and I were sorely unprepared for winter. My first purchase: An Appaman long down coat that I'd seen on Liz's girls several winters in a row. This…
With four kids to outfit in back-to-school clothes and shoes this year, you can bet I'm extra picky about what I purchase because I simply can't afford to keep rebuying items throughout the year. And while I have my go-tos that are tried…
Mornings can be a bit rough in our house. For my three-year-old, getting the right shoe on the right foot (or left foot, as it were) can add even more chaos to a stressful situation so I'm thanking the foot gods for the new personalized …
My older daughter took the plunge into the world of pierced ear this year and, well, that's a whole story in itself. But in the meanwhile her sister is very happy sticking with the cool temporary tattoo jewelry just out from Poppy Drops …
Want your baby to be smarter? Maybe you've seen all the research that says to talk to her. A lot. Especially in those early months and years . And of course you know that - what is parenting these days if not an exercise in reading way t…
As we get ready to send our girls back to school --some of us sooner than others (ahem, Kate in Nashville)--we are so happy to see the trend of science themed tees for girls hitting the bigger retailers, like Lands End. The space tee for…
Well, here I go again. After five years of heavy spousal debate we are expecting a brand new bundle of girlie joy this winter. And YES that counts as my big announcement! We are ecstatic, but we're finding ourselves in the position of sh…
Each year, my beloved Tea Collection (my girls absolutely live in the stuff) finds another country around the world for inspiration and I'm really digging the new Bauhaus collection for Fall/Winter 2014 that just launched this week. (Can…
We're always so excited to find a new designer making stylish, modern clothes for babies and kids , because as we've preached for years now, there is more to baby style than appliquéd sequin puppy dogs playing baseball. (Sorry, puppies.)…
My youngest daughter isn't a strong swimmer yet, and feels much more comfortable when she goes "under the mushroom" and its cascade of water at her Grandma's community pool while wearing a swim vest of some sort. So when I saw the sleek,…
Isn't it so fun to find a designer who does great modern prints for the kids? As in, not snarky ironic sayings or the same puppies/kitties/fishies we tend to see everywhere? Australian organic baby clothes line Sapling Child has always d…
For years now, stripes have been a hot trend--on clothes , on bags , on shoes and just about anything that can be striped. So it's only fitting that the brand new Hanna Anderssson Bright Baby Basics collection launching today is all abou…
While of course there are beautiful clothes made all over the world these days (we're not one to say no to Italian leather), in honor of our nation's birthday, we wanted to highlight just a few of the small labels and indie designers tha…
Summer officially started last weekend, and we're continuing the kick-off in style by celebrating National Sunglasses Day. Yes, that's a real thing. And while honestly, there isn't a kid who doesn't look adorable in any pair of sunglasse…
I remember keeping a certain unicorn tee in heavy rotation when I was about nine, so girls' obsession for unicorns is hardly new. If you know what I'm talking about, I've tracked down some cool unicorn clothes for girls out there to sati…
M y 7 year old daughter has wide feet and we desperately need sandals! Do you have any recommendations for something cute and stylish for girls but not so narrow? Thanks! - Martha G Hi Martha, I have the opposite issue--girls with slight…
When I first laid my eyes on the cool leggings for babies and kids at LA mom and pop-owned Chaboukie, I dug the fun patterns and soft fabrics . But the fact that they're made by hand here in the USA and help kids in need, well, yeah, it …
It's our new June tradition for the last several years: Warm weather hits, we're here with recommendations for very cute, decidedly non-hoochie two-piece swimsuits for girls . In other words, no high cut leopard bikinis (oy), no padded b…