Sweet little bundle of joy? Yeah, right. Anyone who's already a parent knows exactly what's swaddled in that cozy blanket. I salute our pals at Hello Lucky for telling the truth about that adorable new baby with this stylish card : she's…
Paperless Post has saved my hide on more than one occasion in the last 3 years since they launched. I've used this wonderful service to send digital kids' party invitations, adult party invitations, thank you notes, and yeah, apology not…
A picture of your baby is a great way to announce the exciting and beautiful addition to your life. Could an even bigger picture be even better? The new line of jumbo birth announcements from our friends at Paper Culture are sure to make…
I love a beautiful birth announcement as much as the next person, but they are starting to seem redundant these days. Now nothing's faster than a quick tweet or Facebook post letting everyone you've ever known since you were 4 that the b…
Square sticky notes are so boring. It's much more fun to use these oh-so-familiar shapes, humming Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as you write out a reminder to take out the garbage . Did you know that the blocks used in Tetris are called …
I'm the first to admit that it can be easy to substitute email for proper stationary thank you cards, announcements, and invitations. But there is nothing like the feel of quality card stock and the grooves of a quality letterpress. That…
When I laugh out loud reading a new baby card, that's saying something--especially on the floor of the NY International Gift Show where there's oh, 600 million or so greeting cards. But hey, I should expect no less from CMP fave design s…
I do a whole lot of roleplaying with my daughter. Whether we're reading books or playing dolls, my daughter assigns us our roles: "That's you mommy, and that's me !" She loves to picture herself in whatever imaginary world we visit. So i…
I spent a lot of time looking for the "perfect" birth announcements for my three children--something unique and beautiful, and worthy of tucking away in a special place and not immediately hitting the recycle bin (gasp!). And if CMP favo…
We love chevrons around here--on everything from baby blankets and hats to birthday favor bags and onesies. Their cool, retro School House Rock vibe somehow translates into the perfect pattern for modern kids. So the name labels from Nam…
Finding a funny Father's Day card that has nothing to do with golf, grilling, tools, beer, or leaving the toilet seat up is not an easy task, as I've discovered. And yet--voila. I've tracked down 7 funny Father's Day cards that I would a…
We've recently shared 10 of our favorite personalized Father's Day gifts, and now there's one more we're in love with. Now let me first tell you, normally, I get a little panicked about Father's Day gift-giving, while consoling myself wi…
I'm a bit of a journal and notepad hoarder, because as a writer, I believe you can never have too many, in too many places. Still, you don't have to be a writer to know the joys of a pretty notepad, and these ones I just found are decide…
Though I love the convenience of sending e-cards to those near and dear, there is still something special about getting an honest-to-goodness "real" card in the mailbox, especially on holidays like Mother's Day. Unfortunately, I'm never,…
In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster--an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs. Wh…
Let's face it, by the time our kids are old enough to ask what the world was like when they were born, they are going to consider us tragically unhip. Luckily, this charming (and affordable!) baby gift will help recall fond memories of h…
I'm thrilled that New Year's cards have taken off -- after all, why should December mailboxes have all the fun? Plus, have I mentioned how much I love getting photo cards in the mail? ( Yes, it looks like I have. ) Also, let's be honest,…
I still have fond memories of certain bookmarks I had when I was young. I remember loving to return to a book, not just because I was eager to get back into the story I was reading, but also because I couldn't wait to peek at the special…
Last year we discovered the beautiful new holiday card company, Pinhole Press . And this year, the company has a whole new lineup of cards--so I'm glad to have discovered them myself. Let's just say making holiday cards stresses me out s…
Grandparents can be tricky to shop for at holiday time. "Don't get me a thing," they'll tell you, but truth be told, they'd rather weep for weeks over the thoughtful gift that shows up anyway. We've only got a few days left to get the de…
I always feel more social during the holidays. Maybe it's the cooler weather and festive music that inspires me to finally bring out the welcome mat and throw a party. (Fine, the fact that the house is finally decorated doesn't hurt.) Bu…
Thank you cards can be a chore or an adventure. A joy, even. We vote for joy. The delightful Thank You Card Set from the wonderful shop Draw Me a Lion is the perfect way to make handwriting--and gratefulness--blossom. Two each of the thr…
We fell in love with Minted back when we first got wind of their holiday cards , all created by indie designers, many of whom happen to be talented stay-at-home moms. The customization process is a snap and the quality has never failed t…
I am fairly confident in my taste, and know when I see an invitation that's special and different. But making it myself? No way. So I am happy to know there are some wonderful artists and designers out there who are willing to work with …