Baby/Children’s
Walk with a penguin
Now that we’ve been moved from wait-list to enrolled for the preschool a short walk from our house, I’m desperately looking for backpacks for my little guy.
It needs to be able to fit a tiny blanket, his baby stuffed dog, and it has to be small enough for him to carry himself.
Here’s the thing. Most […]
Author: Kat Powers | May 15, 2008Year of the cuddly
I know it’s the Year of the Rat, but my friend was born in the Year of the Rooster.
So I’m getting her this “Loud Rooster” set, part of the Republic Zodiac collection at Aisle 9.
They have big bags and little bags and lunch bags and pencil cases, but I thought the wallet ($5.90) and keychain […]
Author: Kat Powers | May 2, 2008Inspired by real kids with Asian flair
My friends with the perfect Asian-inspired decor have found they just aren’t sure how to mix the Japanese pottery and Chinese paintings with their latest addition, a baby. And now that the dear child is walking and talking and breaking things, my friends were just stymied.
(Rolling my eyes just a little) I hopped over to […]
Author: Kat Powers | May 1, 2008Hoohobbers: Funny Name, Great Baby Gift
For those of you who haven’t carried a baby around the house lately, things have really improved. This prosaically named “Moses basket” from Chicago-based Hoohobbers won’t find its way to any bulrushes anytime soon, but it’s a cozy place for baby to relax and either sleep or play anywhere you need to be. The all-cotton […]
Author: melindag | April 16, 2008