I got a Fire TV Stick recently because using the TiVo interface had really been annoying me and I saw this on sale. I must say — especially if you have another TV that doesn’t have cable — this is great. It’s very fast and has a very smooth interface (but of course how well … Read More about Make My Life Easier Thursday: Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
Family Friday: Dinosaur Table Lamp
We have this dinosaur table lamp, and it’s a really nice find. We’ve had bad luck with lighting, particularly for the kids’ rooms — we had one lamp that we paid far too much for from Pottery Barn Kids (or PBTeen) that basically fell apart after about a year of regular use. (I don’t think … Read More about Family Friday: Dinosaur Table Lamp
Family Friday: Static Tweed Jersey Sheet Set
I always like to check places like Pottery Barn Teen for cute sheets and towels and things like that because I tend to have more playful taste than a lot of the grownup stuff out there. These sort of space-dyed blue and purple sheets look really lovely, and they’re on sale. They come in extra-long … Read More about Family Friday: Static Tweed Jersey Sheet Set
Family Friday: Girls’ Striped Three-Quarter Sleeve Boat-Neck Tunic
It’s nice to see that Amazon is expanding the number of lines they make themselves and carry — and this one, Scout + Ro, is designed for little girls. They’ve got a ton of affordable pieces that are getting a lot of good reviews. This boat-neck tunic top comes in three different colors of stripes … Read More about Family Friday: Girls’ Striped Three-Quarter Sleeve Boat-Neck Tunic
Organizing Thursday: Car Seat Travel Tray
When we booked a flight to visit relatives in England this summer, I wanted to find something that would stop my son’s Legos, crayons, food, etc., from falling off the tiny airplane tray table. I spent way too much time reading Amazon reviews, and this product was the closest to what I wanted — it has … Read More about Organizing Thursday: Car Seat Travel Tray
Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: 3-Pack Classic Swaddling Cloths
Every mom gets these Aiden + Anais swaddling cloths — we still have them from our kids’ baby years. For what it’s worth, I never liked swaddling our kids in them because the SwaddleMe velcro system was much better for me — maybe my sleep-addled brain just couldn’t figure out how to do a little baby … Read More about Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: 3-Pack Classic Swaddling Cloths
Family Friday: Crazy Loop Straws
I saw this idea last year, and I think it’s really clever for Halloween if you’re bemoaning the huge glut of candy that your kids get and that you give out to trick-or-treaters. I think it’s a great idea to give out crazy straws, because what kid doesn’t love crazy straws and what mom wouldn’t … Read More about Family Friday: Crazy Loop Straws
Family Friday: Shape Sequence Sorting Set
This game is one of our favorite puzzles, and both boys have gotten a lot of play out of it over the years. It takes a little bit of maneuvering and figuring out, but they’ve enjoyed it. The good-quality, brightly colored wooden blocks help teach the shapes and colors — so you can play with … Read More about Family Friday: Shape Sequence Sorting Set
Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: ‘Sprig’ Bottle Drying Rack
Special festive bottle drying racks for your kids: yea or nay? We never had one, but honestly I kind of regret it — I think it would have been a bright spot in the otherwise dreary task of washing bottles (and ZoLi cups and Take & Toss, and so forth) and would have made the … Read More about Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: ‘Sprig’ Bottle Drying Rack
Family Friday: Non-Skid Kids’ Socks
If you’ve bought little boy or little girl socks that have the little rubber grips on the bottom, you may have noticed that they can be kind of hit or miss online. I have to say that we’ve had nothing but good luck with Old Navy and Gap brand socks. They stay on, they’re affordable, … Read More about Family Friday: Non-Skid Kids’ Socks
Family Friday: Sore Throat Pops
As school starts again, it means it’s time for random colds and other viruses to come home with your kids, and if you have a little one who seems to get every cold on the planet, then you may want to keep these sore throat lollipops on hand. If your kids are too young to … Read More about Family Friday: Sore Throat Pops
Family Friday: Boys’ Iron Knee Blend Plain-Front Chino
Here’s a question for the readers, for those of you whose kids wear uniforms to school: What’s your favorite place to buy them? The store I always see them at is Lands’ End — they have a bunch of these “Iron Knee” plain-front chinos, and they come in four colors in sizes starting with Little … Read More about Family Friday: Boys’ Iron Knee Blend Plain-Front Chino