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chevrons + babies = awesome

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Oh lovely squishable huggable soft sweet-smelling babies. I was talking babies all afternoon on a playdate yesterday with a couple of expecting moms, and now I’m itching to squeeze one more than usual! Add some pieces from Little Hip Squeaks and I think any baby would be absolutely impossible to resist. Chevrons are having a […]

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channel the lovable furry friend inside you

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It has arrived. I think Birdie’s life has changed forever. Did you know bunnies have claws and say “roar” with a big fat grin? Well, when she dons this hood, they do. Did you know a cozy furry hood can make a kid giggle like crazy? Oh yes. I’ve always liked the look of the […]

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next up for fall: next direct

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Looking for a different – yet affordable – shop to find some fall clothes for your kiddos? I always am. Once again, the sleeper favorite at my house is Next Direct. Based in the UK, they’ll give you a different approach to all the clothes you’ll need. At least, it feels fresh to us, being […]

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back(packs) to school

back to school backpacks for kids tweens and teens

Kids Storage & Shelving Girls’ Bags It’s the Labord Holiday here in the states, so Happy Labor Day! In honor of fresh starts and new school years everywhere, I thought I’d try out an interactive image of my favorite backpacks from Shopstyle.com. Click your favorite pack above to be whisked away to the page […]

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rainbow of (nail) colors

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Who doesn’t have fond memories of the smell, feel, and color of a 64 box of Crayola crayons? I just lurve seeing the same bright pops of color in these adorable little retro-esque Crayola Nail Polish bottles. It took a little digging to see if they were actually safe for kids, however. Age graded 8+, […]

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fall preview: cabbages & kings

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There’s always that turning point in summer. A day where suddenly in the extra heat, squinty eyes, and sweat behind your knees you catch yourself thinking about snow. And you’re thinking about it without disgust, but with just a hint of longing! This summer has been so hot that I think that day came a […]

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pinteresting: mask-querades

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I’m loving my unofficial Pinterest week over here. Every day I get to double-indulge in my favorite guilty inspirational pleasure: searching through Pinterest for my favorite goodies. You know what I wish they’d add? the ability to have a list of favorites/bookmarks for boards you follow. Because otherwise I’m constantly lost in the main feed. […]

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better (easier!) baby clothes?

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I remember – not so fondly – the amount of time wasted snapping, re-snapping, and realigning snaps when Birdie was wee. Wiggly babies and very small closures don’t make any sense. Especially when they’re inconveniently tucked between too beautifully pudgy legs. But recently, I’ve run across a couple of companies working hard to provide parents […]

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DIY pom pom necklaces with the littles

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Birdie has a bit of a Thang for pom poms. When she discovered she could make her own the obsessions began – as you can see by the large collection of poms hanging in the photo! Large poms mean more “Swingability” from my daughter’s point of view, but any size pom pom will add some […]

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day in day out: American Apparel for kids

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Every summer it seems we have new clothing challenges. Last summer it was somehow managing to keep her tushy covered while potty training (or attempting to train, ha. We didn’t have much success back then!). This summer? Birdie’s potty trained! (shout it to the roofs people!!!) But I’m suddenly realizing that my rough and tumble […]

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ooii it’s zuzii!

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UPDATE: Zuzii no longer sells these kits, or sells on Etsy. BUT, they have a gorgeous site full of goodies here: http://zuzii.com/ One of the best little side bennies to the warmer weather of Springtime? Showing off your baby toes. You didn’t realize that yet? Well let me tell you, now that I have a 3 year […]

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rainy season? Bogs wash!

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Ok, all painful title puns aside, it’s getting rainy over here. Every spring, after a long cold/crisp/clean winter, I make the shocking discovery that my kidlet really really really knows how to get dirty. And wet. In -5 seconds flat. This year we’re so well-prepared I’m hardly concerned (well, except for her butt, is it […]

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tattly easter eggs!

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One of the hidden bonuses of parenthood is finally rediscovering my need – no, dare I say, my duty – to celebrate all the little holidays that I’d grown lax about as a world-weary adult-type. I might even do something for St. Patrick’s Day. But I am most assuredly, definitely, absolutely, no-ifs-ands-or-buts going hog-wild for […]

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foxy springtime

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I’m dreaming of all kinds of thing: 36 hour days (or maybe needing only 4 hours of sleep instead) … Chocolate cake filled with a fudge center that has absolutely no calories … My daughter always being her best self and forgetting how to whine … Creating things with my very own hands and never […]

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for those little baby digits

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I had the honor of helping a brand new company, Guava Kids, with a product idea awhile ago (one that is still in the hamper, you’ll just have to keep watching Guava Kids!). Started by a couple of amazing moms, Guava Kids is all about finding real solutions to some of those simple things that […]

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