It's no secret that I've had a baby shower with each of my pregnancies. All three showers were so incredibly different but oh-so-special. I think the etiquette of not having a second or third shower for same sex babies is a thing of the past, and each pregnancy should be celebrated. Besides, it gives you …
Baby’s Things
I know, I know, I should be writing about fabulous nursery finds, but I just had to share my urban observations with you, dear PN readers, and write about the trend that is taking Manhattan by storm. You can find these "it" shoes at every water park and playground around town. Native Shoes are waterproof …
If you are looking to insert a little color and a lot of fun into your child's life, Olive Kids has just what you need. Chock-full of children's bedding, room accessories, dining products and more, you will definitely find your punch of color there. Olive Kids is offering our readers the chance to win a …
Pop Quiz: How many of you are planning summer travels this year? Our guess is that many of you, like us, definitely are. If you're lucky enough to be headed through LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), we've got a great little resource for you. One of Los Angeles' great shopping meccas—Kitson—is now open inside of …
I recently had the pleasure of working with an incredible stylist on the relaunch of the bean's closet. Katie, of Petite Social, is a wiz at styling everything from birthday parties to professional photo shoots. When I came across this shoot she styled for a book launch, I thought it was the perfect inspiration for …
Back in the 1950s, the average home size was under 1000 square feet. Since then, homes have more than doubled in size with the average new American family home being above 2,300 square feet. Is bigger always better? This illustration from the National Plan Service, courtesy of Indiana Coal and Lumber company, portrays an idyllic version …
I am so excited to share the relaunch of the bean's closet with the entire PN community. This shop is truly a labor of love, and I cannot wait for you all to get the first look. For those of you who have never visited tbc, it's an online boutique featuring my favorite baby gifts …
I think we can all agree that reading with your kids is an extremely enriching activity for both children and parents. Not only are your children learning a healthy love of reading, you are also spending quality time with your kids—not to mention the magic that books have at bedtime! It's the perfect activity for …