Wait a minute: Ceramic, breakable mugs for little kids? I know, it doesn’t sounds like a great idea, but bear with me! The summer my son turned four, I was getting tired of plastic cups of milk and juice always getting tipped over at dinnertime — they’re unbreakable, which is nice, but not heavy enough to withstand accidental…
Kate and I were discussing the troubling issue of body image as a mom — even if you get back to your old “size,” what do you do when you just feel different in your skin, or when you feel like your shape has fundamentally changed? Kate generously offered to share her thoughts in more…
I like these 12-oz. water bottles so much for our 5-year-old that we have three of them! They’re top-rack dishwasher safe, leak-proof (a little clip holds the lid closed), BPA-free (although apparently that’s not enough anymore, but I give up), and when it’s closed, the spout is covered, which is a plus when your kid inevitably drops it in the dirt….
Last summer, when I had to admit that I really needed to buy a new swimsuit, something completely unexpected happened: I found one I actually like. I read a lot of reviews and checked a bunch of websites, from Zappos to Lands’ End to Athleta, looking for a bathing suit that was flattering and forgiving, covered…
It’s (somehow) that time again: the end of the school year, and that means it’s time to find gifts for your kids’ teachers. But what sort of present should you give? An edible gift? A gift card for Starbucks, or Amazon, or Target? A gift card to buy classroom supplies? A handmade present from your child? It can be a…
