When you have two live toy testers in your house, you can find out pretty quickly how a toy will measure up. I often give them various items and toys we are thinking of featuring in our Fabulous Finds corner and my little guinea pigs go to work. So when an adorable elephant stacker arrived …
Baby’s Things
Melisa and I know too well how living through a renovation is a little like childbirth. You need a solid amount of time to pass before you can even think about doing it all over again. Back when I was living in NYC and deep into our first renovation I remember reading about Robert and …
Usually a week doesn't go by without a friend or relative asking me for gift ideas. I can usually come up with a few good suggestions but with at least one birthday party on the schedule every weekend for the little ones I sometimes need a little fresh thinking in the gift department too. Two …
Design Mom did such a good thing. Rather than toss her childhood piano, she breathed new life into it by painting it bright - GREEN! A stunning statement for a vibrant, family friendly room don't you think? I bet the kids want to practice all the time now :) But if your budding Beethoven isn't …
Sometimes the "matchy-matchy" look can be over the top. However, these fresh summer looks for mom and her little gal-pal made my reservations about the trend melt and gave me visions of warm summer days. I wonder if dads get the same feeling when they spot "mini-me" stuff for their boys? I think a little …
When a really wonderful, funny and inspiring children's book comes along I like to take note. When the particular book happens to be written by a family member, I not only take note but feel compelled to share the news with everyone. Good thing I have my very own blog and can do just that. …
I just found the perfect toddler shoe for my daughter because it can go from the day time park outing to the evening holiday dinner with ease. These comfy "Miss Lisa" flats by KORS Michael Kors Kids come in both black patent and metallic silver. Although just a wee bit more then the average girls …
Living in a city usually means limited outdoor space so it becomes really important to have things inside the house which excite and entertain kids on a physical level (or else you get wild monkeys climbing in the dishwasher and banging on the computer keyboard) When it comes to movement, baby will like to either …