You probably already know about Toms and how they operate… For every pair of shoes sold, they donate a pair to a child in need. My tween/teen daughters are lobbying to shoe a small village since they seem to want new pairs on a near weekly basis. But the biggest fan of Toms shoes in…
Carnivorous Plants for Kids Are Fun
We were recently shopping at a local organic supermarket and my 3yo found this beastly plant that he wanted to get for his big brother. He was so in love with that plant. It was like he’d struck gold. Venus Flytrap. Feed me Seymour! And then the questions followed… Mommy? Where is the flytrap’s tummy?…
My Favorite Yarn Store in New Orleans
Update: This yarn store in New Orleans remains an all time favorite. I love to find local yarn stores when I travel. Years ago I attended a conference in New Orleans and went looking for a knitting supplies shop. I’ve been back to NOLA several times since then, and I’ve visited the Quarter Stitch…
Go for a Nature Walk & Bring your Apps!
It’s easy to forget what beauty lies in nature all around us. Not a mile from our home, nestled in an arroyo beneath a bustling overpass, is a whole other world. A world filled with exotic bugs, birds with strange calls, and the rushing waters of a creek. We love to trek down to the…
Dyson DC23 Canister vs Kenmore Intuition: Vac Smackdown!
We’ve been looking for the perfect vac for our casa for about six years now. Shout out your quest for vacs on Twitter and you’ll be greeted with a flurry of responses, brands, styles. Everyone has a tip, a trick a brand and a style. Before you know it, you’ve compiled a list that reads…
The All New 2011 Nissan Quest Minivan
Just before the holidays I had the opportunity to test drive the all new, reinvented Nissan Quest Minivan. It’s a luxe re-do of the old classic, coming out later this month. The new version is loaded with surprises that will surely delight families everywhere. Some of the highlights of this vehicle, for me, were: Comfortable…
Y Bike Adds a Little Balance to Our Lives: Giveaway
Of all the gifts my two year old has received for Hanukkah this year, the YBIKE is easily my favorite. I have long been a fan of balance bikes for tots and this one is the easiest to use that I’ve seen thus far. Read on for a chance to win one for your child…
Hoover FloorMate To the Rescue!
I should really have a category on this site called “Things I’d run out and buy right now if I did not already own them”. On the top of the ten list: The Hoover Floor Mate. Sadly, I’m writing this post because my son has a stomach virus. He’s two. He’s not real good at…
Sqwishland Critters: Adorable, Collectible and HOT!
If you have not already heard of them, you will soon. Sqwishland animals are taking So. Cal by storm and edging out the Silly Bandz for the new “Mommy Can I…” must have item. It’s like a perfect storm of cute, collectible, and well… squishy. As my 13yo says, “But Mom! How can you not…
Pink Lining Diaper/Nappy Bags: Spotted in the USA!
After over a decade of diaper bag toting, it’s hard to do/find anything truly new and exciting. But one company, freshly arrived from the UK, has brought the whimsy back for me. Maybe it’s because they don’t call them diaper bags. These are Pink Lining Nappy bags. No, not that kind of Nappy, though I…