Mealtime is the one time my busy kids sit still for a little while, so I love that smart people are creating such interesting learning dishes for kids, educational placemats, and other housewares that let kids do more than doodle at the …
This is the day, my friends. Tax Day. Which is more than simply the day that you cringe as you drop that massive check into the mailbox or break open the bubbly to celebrate a refund. At least for me, it's always the day I vow to get my …
Our readers recently went nuts for Sip Snap lids , silicone drink covers that stretch to fit over any glass, turning it into a sippy. Well clearly it's a trend because now CMP favorite Silikids has just released new silicone drink covers…
I got a brief taste of spring this past week and that's only made me hungry for more outdoor time. (Oh, how I envy my LA friends who apologize profusely when the temperature dips to 64.) One look at these Acapulco Multi-Colored Lounge Ch…
The dreamy new collection of kid stuff from luxury home decor brand Pyar & Co is perfect for design-conscious moms who want their kids' home accessories to be durable, playful and homemade. The Lil' Pyar collection melds ultra-yummy fabr…
We just moved, and the New House Rules state that kids do their own laundry. But my preschooler just can't be trusted with dangerous chemicals that might end up in his eyes or mouth--or on the dog or in the toilet or under my pillow. Luc…
When we heard that one of our favorite design bloggers, Joy Cho, was launching the Oh Joy for Land of Nod baby collection, we seriously couldn't wait to get a look at it. All of her design collaborations have been terrific and we figured…
If your little monsters can tear up a room in under 15 minutes , check out how the new P'kolino line of monstrous Mess Eaters storage units are ready to put it all back together again in a snap. And now that we can find this playful line…
My daughter's baby mobile came with the crib and featured four demented and hungry-looking rabbits, so I don't know why I'm surprised she had sleep issues. Maybe a cozy handmade modern baby mobile like the new from our pals at Blue Witho…
I finally understand the benefit of those embossed, custom rolling pins. I love to bake for my family, especially a yummy batch of homemade cookies, but it all turns tragic when I try to decorate them. As in, my kids aren't quite sure if…
In years past, we've strongly suggested that you bring chocolate covered matzah as a gift to your seder hosts. Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? Because this time, I say you keep this Chocolate Buttercrunch Matzah …
Yes, this is way more than I'd normally think to spend on a trash can. And yes, you have to have exactly the right place for it. But how awesome looking is the Wesco Spaceboy Trash Can ? I first saw it on Fab.com in this gorgeous almond …
I'm not one to hang inspirational quotes on my wall, but if they make me laugh out loud, I'm all for it. We've seen so many funny quote art prints cropping up lately that wanted to share some of our all-time favorites. From the vaguely i…
I get tired of the same old gift wrap I seem to see everywhere. I'm one of those people who would rather show up at a party with cool wrapping paper instead of a package that looks identical to everyone else's. So when I discovered the o…
I have really fond memories of my grandmother tracking the height of the grandkids on the wooden trim in her kitchen pantry, but when she sold her home, without actual growth charts, our childhood memories were left behind. So I love the…
My kids do really well drinking out of actual cups, but sippies and cups with straws are a fixture for my little ones who still tend to spill a little. Or, on bad days, more than they actually get in their mouths. That's why I'm really d…
With tax time around the corner (eep!) it's spring clean your desk time around here, just in time to get it neater and more functional. With so many of us working from home, it's not just a nice-to-do, it's kind of a spring cleaning must…
Here's one of my secrets for keeping the kids well-behaved at mealtime: Avoid kids' dishes that look like they're kids' dishes. Don't laugh. I've found that when kids eat off of plates with cartoons on them, it seems to set the scene for…
If you too are among the ranks of caffeine junkies, get in line for a nice cuppa. Right behind me, that is, because Mama always needs to wake up. These gorgeous typography posters by Noodlehug on Etsy are just the cool coffee artwork to …
Let's face it: clutter happens. And I'm always looking for new ways to get our stuff (er, my kids' stuff) organized at home . Since I don't have a line item in our family budget for custom crates labeled toys and blocks , I've been using…
I went nuts over the Ninjabread men cookie cutters when we featured them awhile back because heaven knows we love unique cookie cutters. So it's no surprise that I'll soon be adding these gingerbread action man cookie cutter s to my coll…
I've somehow collected way too many pint glasses over the years that aren't necessarily my taste, especially since I've been out of college for awhile. I'm pretty sure I'm due for a glassware upgrade, which is why I've got my eye on thes…
We've had babies on the brain around here lately for some reason. Maybe it has a little something to do with spring coming--and how soon we'll be seeing more of those cute little baby toes peeking out from their stroller blankets. So we …
It's crazy to imagine that anyone who shops isn't yet a member of Gilt Group yet. We've seen them grow over the years from mere flash sale site, to a major retail force, with men's clothes , maternity , food , and even city-specific sale…