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Thursday 02 July

Y water? Because we like it.

y waterSince bringing home a few bottles of Y Water to try out, my kids have been asking for it pretty much hourly. ...

Sunday 28 June

You'll be wonton Handstand Kids' Chinese Cookbook (Heh)

Handstand Kids Chinese CookbookFried chicken fingers and pink boneless spareribs are not real Chinese food, I tell the kids whenever we order take-out, and now I have the latest Handstand Kids' Chinese Cookbook to back me up. ...

Tuesday 23 June

A truffle only a mother could love. Actually, nah. Everyone will love them.

ugly trufflesThe only thing actually ugly about Ugly Truffles is the way they have forced me to behave since they arrived at my door; ...

Monday 15 June

Have your cupcake and eat it too

Zebra Mix's Decorate & Dazzle Cupcake KitWhenever I bake with the brood, I am reminded that juggling three kids, a recipe and a big container of flour can end up being not a whole lot of fun. But when I had the chance to try out Zebra Mix's Decorate & Dazzle All Natural Cupcake Kit for kids, I gathered us all into the kitchen to give it a go. ...

Monday 08 June

Oh swanky lunch tote, where have you been all my life?

lunch tote from MilkdotThe PVC-free lunch totes from Milkdot just may be the answer to my--and your--lunch-packing wishes and hopes and dreams. They are absolutely practical for kids heading off to camp or their first full day at school in the fall (sniff, whimper) but truth be told, the design is so stylish I'd be thrilled to bring them to work myself. ...

Tuesday 02 June

Take that, Magnolia Bakery.

Cupcake KitAnyone with a kid over about 18 months knows that cupcakes are essentially crack for children. I could get my daughters to clean every room in the house with a toothbrush if they knew there were a cupcake in it for them at some point. (And, ahem, so would their mother). ...

Sunday 31 May

Supermom might be a myth but SuperCook is all real

On a good week, I plan our meals but in reality, I sometimes find myself facing a nearly-empty fridge, wondering what I can cobble together for dinner out of half a lemon, some mustard, and a handful of mushrooms. (Oh, like that's never happened to you.) ...

Wednesday 27 May

Get an A in teachers' gifts with Khaya Cookies

Khaya CookiesI personally think that most teachers deserve a sports car and a month in Hawaii as an end-of-year gift, but know that many would just like to hear a heartfelt thank you as the kids scramble out the door for the last time. You might also add a box of the deliciously unique Khaya Cookies to make the beginning of summer break even sweeter. ...

Tuesday 26 May

Your own personalized wine bottles - second only to your own personalized vineyard

custom etched wine from Etching ExpressionsIt's like we blinked and Mother's Day is over, Father's Day is around the corner, and as always, it's darn near impossible shop for the dads in my life. Fortunately, I was just turned onto Etching Expressions, which makes custom wine bottles that I think would be awesome gifts for that proverbial Guy Who Has Everything. ...

Sunday 24 May

Edible Schoolyard - Because mystery meat isn't good for anyone.

A few months ago, my daughter came home from school crying hysterically. A little boy in her class had tried to steal her lunch. ...

Friday 22 May

Tea party

Republic of Tea Little Citizens Herb TeasI was totally excited by The Republic of Tea's new Little Citizens' Herb Teas for kids when the concept was first whispered in my ear at the International Fancy Food show last year. And now, just in time for summer, the stuff is actually here and ready for brewing, icing, and swapping in for sugary juice drinks. ...

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