Baby Einstein no make smart? Uh oh.
This week, researchers at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute sensed that parents were starting to feel good about themselves again. Luckily they’re putting a stop to that, with the announcement that Baby Einstein HAS RUINED CHILDREN EVERYWHERE. Okay, not that. Actually, they published a study that showed that Baby Einstein [...]
Discovery: Oh, Hi Puurl
by Isabel
Late last year I discovered the lifestyle and design blogs Oh Joy! and Design Sponge. After scouring the eye candy that is their archives, I came across Rockett St. George, a lovely UK-based online boutique. Luckily they have a handy button of the American flag that does currency translation, ’cause you’d be upset when you [...]
Discovery: Bical Shoes
by Isabel
Check these out. I visit my sister’s children’s boutique, Ola Baby, at least once a month. It’s based in Brooklyn in the neighborhood where we grew up and the majority of my family still lives. She has a great eye and is constantly scouring the trade shows and such for merchandise to sell. I walked [...]
The (Halfway Through) 2007 Smackdown Hot List!
by Amalah
Yet another break in format! A few people have emailed requesting the complete lineup of products I use, or a best-of list, or something along those lines. So…in honor of the somewhat randomly selected date of June 1st, I present: the complete best-of list of things I use, covet and maybe also a thing or [...]
Just for the Record, I Also Do Not Paint His Toenails
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, Queen of Everything, I have a beauty question regarding baby hair. Your son and my son are only a few days apart in age so I figured that even though the Smackdown is usually geared towards those of us that are a little older than 1, you might have an answer to my [...]
Bag Ladies
by Amalah
Amalah, I desperately need to seek some advice from a fashionable mom/advice columnist. Hubby and I are expecting our first (a girl, which may or may not be relevant to this question) in the beginning of June, and I have recently started the online search for a cool/hip/functional diaper bag. It’s been a little overwhelming [...]
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