This summer an eco deck chair is the place to be

With patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there's nothing to stop me from making the lounging and the margaritas happen. ... [More]

The genius idea for packing wine on your picnic

While there's something to be said for sipping wine out of those big red keg cups in the summer, I admit I always feel a little fancy when my Albarino is an actual wine glass. Unfortunately, if you're picnicking, glass isn't going to cut it.

Keeping them busy all summer long with fun kids' games and crafts

Summer break starts in two weeks down here in Atlanta (yes, two weeks!), so I'm already stocking up on cool kids' games and activities to keep my kids occupied.

Adorable new lunchboxes for kids that are recycled. But you'd never know it.

I take lunchbox shopping verrrrry seriously. I need a durable, reusable lunch pack for the kids that is insulated, looks great, is eco-friendly, and stays closed (so the leftover crumbs don't take up residence in my car). Take it from a woman who just took on a thousand goldfish crackers wreaking havoc in the trunk: we've found a fabulous new option.

Bumbleride Indie: Is it too dated to call it the Cadillac of Strollers?

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Traveling in style: swanky passport case, ooh!

A passport case is one of those small indulgences I've always wanted but it never seemed necessary. But with a few international trips under my belt recently, and seeing how ratty mine is getting compared with my kids' less-used passports, I'm ready to the take plunge.

The water bottle that never leaks. Ever.

Lotus Everywhere Crib: Puts "travel" back in travel crib

I'm always amazed to see the vast improvements in baby gear even since my littlest one, only two, was a baby, which gives me hope that they will one day be able to manufacture sleep for us parents. Ha. ... [More]

5 Tech Picks You Won't Want to Miss This Week

Believe it or not, we've found even more trendy tech to surprise you. Here are a few of our favorite transformative picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. ... [More]

A lovely journal for your little traveler...other than a ticket to Paris

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a father who traveled for work and could take us with him on many of his trips. The sad part: I don't have much of a written record of all our flying adventures. ... [More]

The best portable travel crib? journeyBee is an excellent new contender

Back when my now-tween was a babe, the one piece of equipment I dreaded using above almost anything else was her "portable" playpen. ... [More]