Metropolitan Mama's Gift Guides help you select timely and thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
We've been featuring Tea Collection on Metropolitan Mama for over 5 years. Here's why: The materials are super soft and the designs are inspired by different parts of the world. I always click over when Tea introduces a new collection because they never fail to have beautiful pieces. This is another brand that is well-made so there […]
We've tried quite a few pencil brands over the past few years and Dixon Ticonderoga always comes out on top. The yellow pencils are a pleasure to hold, easy to sharpen, and come with pink erasers that actually work. If you want a little more "flare" of design, Dixon also offers pencils in pretty colors […]
Looking for educational coloring books to enhance your classroom or homeschool experience? Dover Publications has been the leader in this industry since 1941. Whether you're studying about Ancient Egypt, medieval times, the solar system, or famous painters - Dover probably has a coloring book for you! We received an assortment of coloring books several days ago […]
When it comes to polos, our family chooses Lands' End every time. They are hands-down the absolute best we've ever found! Well-made with great structure that lasts, their polos withstand lots of washing without color-fading or losing their shape. You can also choose between a more masculine/boxy style or a feminine fit. This year, we […]
Let's talk about high-quality shoes for kids. Not many shoes can be passed on from child-to-child, but KEEN Footwear is an exception. We've had several pairs that have been worn and then handed down to a sibling because of their stain-resistance and strength of materials. KEEN's newest collection for Back-to-School is the brightly colored Encanto […]
When it comes to shoes, our family's policy is to choose 1-2 pairs of high-quality shoes in any given size instead of opting for overflowing shoe bins of ill-fitting, stinky, and blister-causing options. Since shoes are items that most people wear daily and that affect are health, the extra dollars seem well worth the expense. […]
If you have a sporty/athletic child, he or she will feel right at home in the Columbia brand of clothing. Whether you're buying for school, home, or mountain adventures, Columbia has been a trusted brand for more than seventy years. The reason is simple - they make high-quality clothes that have been designed with the […]
Our kids wear uniforms to their school (I love uniforms - more on that in another post) so we always need to stock up on basics at the beginning of the school year. Although we don't usually opt for polos from The Children's Place, we do like their faux layered sweater shirts and some of […]