Shopping at Coco Bonbons I feel like, well, a kid in a candy store. This is unique, quality children’s clothing of the kind my grandmothers used to lovingly purchase–stylish but with a whimsical touch. Coco Bonbons has released its Fall Collection for Girls and Boys and it is just absolutely darling. For Girls, I love […]
Divas and Rockstars, Sandbox Threads, and Princess Linens Doodlebugz Winners!
Congratulations to our latest contest winners: Evelyn, who won our Sandbox Threads contest and commented: I love the Heather BFF tee for toddlers Pick up a Hip and Retro Baby or Toddler T-Shirt from Sandbox Threads and use coupon code mamanista for 20% off (ends Aug. 30). — Kath, who won our Princess Linens DoodleBugz […]
Cool and Reusable Lunch Bags
Instead of buying pack after pack of brown paper lunch bags, consider a reusable lunch bag for back to school. Reusable lunch bags, like Cool Tote Lunch Sacks ($17), are better than brown bagging it. Food stays fresher, lunch doesn’t leak through, and they are good for the environment and your budget. My daughter’s tot-chic […]
It’s Time to Bring Back Game Night
I have so many positive memories of playing games with my brother and parents on rainy afternoons and on family game nights. Our post on “How to Organize Your Board Games” had a lot of reader feedback. Thanks for sharing all of your favorite games. Your comments got me thinking about how much fun board games are. […]
Lots of Contest Winners
Congrats to Sandy from Utah and Julie from Washington who won the new BeachPack Mini. Congrats to Susan from Oregon who won a hip tee from PeaceLoveMom. Congrats to Jen from Colorado who won a set of GameSavers. Congrats to Alexandra from Florida and Sharon from Massachusetts who won BusyBodyBook Organizers. Didn’t win? We’re running […]
Packs for Pint-Sized People
Oompa Toys isn’t just a great boutique for playthings. They also have a fabulous Back-to-School section full of educational goodies! Check out the bold and blocky, but still adorable critters on the Dante Beatrix Little Kids Backpacks ($36). For my little Leo, I’m fond of the charming Lion design. Each of the animals is stitched […]
Be a Savvy Millionaire Kid and Save, Invest and Donate
Kids know how to navigate the Internet, look up the latest baseball stats, and can tell you what their favorite celebrity wore to the most recent awards ceremony. But what about financial responsibility? Are they money savvy? Money Savvy Generation is a program of children’s books, curricula, piggy banks, and financial organizers, develeoped to teach […]
Chittypulga Contest Winner and Coupon Code
Congratulations to the winner of our Chittypulga $100 Gift Certificate Contest, Marilyn W., who said: I would spend my shopping spree on the New-Fleurville Botanical Coral Sling Tote! At Chittypulga, you’ll find hip children’s clothing from favorite designers like Tea Collection, Zutano, LunaLuna, Egg by Susan Lazar, shoes from Pazitos, organic clothing from Under the […]
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches
Packing healthy school lunches can be a challenge. While you can send your kids to school with a brown bag lunch full of healthy snacks, how can you be sure they’ll actually eat them? Here are a few tips for packing healthy school lunches kids will actually eat: 1) Ask your child to help. Involving your kids […]
Maternity Clothing for the Classically Chic Mama
Boob Maternity & Nursing Wear was founded on the principle that it should be every mother’s right to nurse in comfort and in style. Amen to that! Boob founder Mia Seipel’s sympathy for her sister, who exposed her midrift to the icy Northern winds of Stockholm to nurse her newborn baby in the park. […]
