Holidays
Six Fun Things to Do in September
We’re rolling out a new feature, where we bring some ideas for you and your family’s calendar. Hope you like.
Activities
Nanny McPhee Returns Reviewed
And I recommend it for the entire family.
Products & Services
The McCanns by Karen Davis
This is one of those treasures I just shouldn’t keep to myself. It’s a visual memoir by photographer Karen Davis, a tribute really to her late sister Cheryl.
Party & Play
CheeseburgHer ’10 Party Wrap Up
Did you make it into our CheeseburgHer wrap-up video? Or, want to see what CheeseburgHer was all about? Read on.
Products & Services
Star Wars Sandwich Cutters
Yet another reason to look forward to back-to-school… Star Wars sandwich cutters. Lunch can be fun AND nutritious.
Party & Play
CheeseburgHer Party Bag Hat Contest Winners
Who would have thought that when Lindsay put a paper bag on her head originally four BlogHers ago she would have inspired a creative movement amongst CheeseburgHers and Hims? We’re lucky in that we get to pick ten of you guys. You did us proud.
Party & Play
Doodles for Lunch, Dinner and any other time.
My son just loves to draw. And I love to keep his hands busy particularly if we’re out to a meal where waiting even just a normal amount of time can seem an eternity for a busy boy like mine. Luckily, a friend gifted us with Doodles at Lunch a book filled with 36 tear-out placemats with step-by-step instructions on creating awesome doodles.
Crafts
CheeseburgHer Party Time: Bag Hat Contest
Will you be at the BlogHer Conference? (We do hope so!) I’ll be the one on Saturday night eating a McDonald’s cheeseburger and sporting a great bag hat. We’re gonna have our eyes open for the best ones. It’s all about originality and creativity. See our faves from years past.
Crafts
My Favorite Summer Crafts
A round up some lists of my favorite (but, easy-to-execute) crafts and activities to do with kids to avoid summertime boredom!
Young Child
Little-Kid-Sized Backpacks
Last year, I was excited by the new back-to-school designs of the classic backpack maker Jansport. But this year, I’m really loving the smaller and more size-appropriate backpacks for little ones. Whenever I see a preschooler weighed down by an over-sized backpack I resist the…
Products & Services
Heirloom Recipe Box by Rifle Paper Co.
Usually I link to online resources that help you simplify your life, but when it comes to recipes these hand-crafted heirloom boxes are calling my name instead.
Pregnancy
Fashion Friday: Moody Mamas for Target
This gorgeous mama is a natural in front of the camera and is showing off a stylish maxi dress from the special collection Moody Mamas has designed just for Target.
Baby
Fashion Friday: Sama Baby
Meet the Tori, the daughter of Cecily of Uppercase Woman as she models a summer dress from the Sama Baby collection.
Baby
Fashion Friday: Polarn O. Pyret
Meet the kids of Rachel Matthews of A Southern Fairytale as they model the summer fashions of Swedish clothier Polarn O. Pyret, which is having a huge summer sale right now.
Big Kid
NS Teens: Making Safer Online Choices
Hey, there’s a resource out there that can help you help your kids understand things like how your online reputation can affect your offline life.
Holidays
Father’s Day Cards: our faves
When we asked Dads last year what they wanted for Father’s Day it was clear that it’s the cards from the kids that stuck with them. Here are some of our faves.
Big Kid
Summer Sleep-Away Camp Essentials
Yes, of course you will get a list from your summer sleep-away camp telling you that you should pack sheets, sunscreen and bug spray. Plus lots more I’m sure. But on THIS list are the extras that can make your child’s experience just a little sweeter while away from home.
Young Child
Product Launch: Pediped now comes in Wash & Wear
I know! Machine washable footwear!?!?! Awesome, right? AND, just in time for prime playground season.
Your Life
How to Find Your Perfect Bra
Being professionally fitted for a bra is like being fitted by a stylist for a little black dress. It’s all about understanding what styles flatter your shape.
Party & Play
Hebrew National Better-Than-A-Picnic PICNIC
Kicking off the BBQ season, Hebrew National is hosting open-to-the-public picnics around the country. I co-hosted one in NYC and it was a blast. They had me at mechanical bull.