Once when I was in middle school, I went to a "Colors" workshop with a friend. Remember those? A specialist held up all kinds of fabrics to my skin and gave me a tiny booklet that told me all of the colors I should wear (and which ones I shouldn't). I don't really remember what […]
Sunscreen has always kind of worried me. It makes me nervous to spread a cream w/ chemicals that I can't pronounce all over my skin...or - even worse - on to my child's skin. Just last week, I read another new study that asserts that Many Sunscreens May Be Accelerating Cancer (yes, accelerating!). The news […]
Every morning, my 3-year-old picks out her outfit for the day. Usually, she yells, "Don't come in here!" while she lays everything out. Then, she takes me by the hand and proudly displays her choices. She beams, her smile lighting up the room. Her little hands clench in excitement. "Does it match?" she'll ask. It […]
In my opinion, the best clothes for small children are comfortable, well-made, affordable, and SIMPLE. We tend to stay away from snaps, buttons, frills, lace, collars, cartoon characters, and sassy sayings. In fact, my 3-year-old doesn't even like jeans because they require a button and a zip. When we shop, we look for soft materials, […]
Raise your hand if you want a Winnie-the-Pooh diaper bag. No? How about a bag with soccer balls and baseball bats on it? Elmo? Dora? Bright pink daisies? No? Me neither. Couture moms-to-be want a bag that doesn't scream "dirty diapers inside here." They want a bag that is upscale, chic, elegant...a bag like the […]
Recently overheard on Facebook: "I still haven't found a nursing bra that I really like." Of course, I chimed in and said, "Have you tried Bravado?" Bravado! Designs was started by two moms in 1992...and they definitely "get" what nursing moms want - simplicity, comfort, support, and style. I've had the Lifestyle Microfiber Bra ($39; […]
There used to be a day when nursing bras were boring. Beige and white were the only color options available. If you were lucky, you *might* find a black bra at a specialty boutique. The sizes were wonky, the fits were all wrong, and they certainly weren't alluring. Fortunately, we live in a brave new […]
It makes me sad whenever I hear someone say, "I never really went camping or hiking until I became an adult." Or, even worse, "I've never been!" Every kid deserves the chance to swim in a lake, to run through the forest, to watch the sun set beyond the mountains, and to feel small next […]