With the joys of motherhood also comes the overwhelming realization of the financial responsibility — providing for a little person is a big job! These days, cutting corners has never been easier. E-bay is a lifesaver for most Metro mamas – the patient shopper need not scrimp to find everything for baby from clothes to <... >
July and August mark the heart of sunscreen and beach book season. Here’s a roundup of parent-tested sunscreens to slather on backs, faces and arms – and some family books to pack for the beach or the pool. First, the sunscreens, so parents can relax – knowing they have summer covered. While your children frolic <... >
“Pure and gentle, and perfect for baby’s skin” – is an apt description for the Arizona-based Susan Brown’s Baby line. Susan Brown’s father was a chemist for more than 30 years and produced naturally hydrating ingredients for some of the best-known skin care companies in the world: Estee Lauder, Chanel, Clinique, L’Oreal and Neutrogena. Susan <... >
There’s always a new and improved way to cook, weigh food, slice, dice, present food, store food, contain refuse, and even clean your hands. So, without further ado, here’s the latest and greatest on the home front. Take a tip from master chef Marcel Biro and bring passion to your meals with his eponymous Biro <... >
Summer means picnics and picnics mean…you have a lot to think about. Water, food, sunscreen – essentials for the kids, and you haven’t even gotten to the fun stuff! Here are some tips to plan for the perfect picnic: Location, Location, Location! One of the best places to spend a beautiful city day is the <... >
I have two things working against me in the war for cleanliness in my home – two shed-happy kitties and my intense laziness. But Dyson makes it all too easy…tipping the scales in my favor once again with the new Slim, a lightweight (15.7 lbs) powerful upright vacuum that doesn’t clog or lose suction – <... >
Fathers across America will be lauded this month, and for good reason. So eschew the usual and get him something special this year (and every year). Here are some seasoned suggestions for items that will make dads beam with happiness. Dad will appreciate your timeless investment in Titan luggage, for it has a lifetime guarantee <... >
There are numerous ways to contribute to an earth-friendly future, and the suggestions below are just the tip of the iceberg – while we still have icebergs to use as metaphors. Parents can clear the path to a more responsible future, starting with the everyday products we consume. Here’s a guide to the brands you <... >
There are those who read to travel. You know the type. Ten pages of Thoreau, and then it’s socks and toothbrush jammed into duffle bag for a road trip to Walden Pond. Or it could be a jaunt to San Francisco to trace the steps of Ginsberg and Kerouac, a literary meandering through Ireland inspired <... >
Living the jet-set lifestyle isn’t as easy as it used to be, but don’t turn in those frequent flyer miles just yet. Here are a few helpful tips to make your next trip a little less stressful. These days dealing with the plane ride can make even the most put together mama lose her cool. <... >
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust Celebrate your unique mom on Mother’s Day this year by deluging her with delights and comforts. Whether large or small, expensive or hand-made, it’s always the thoughtfulness that renders a gift special. <... >
May is full of promise, with a hint of summer in the air and enough blue skies to offset April. For your days of rain or shine ahead, here are some amazing toys to occupy your brood, and perhaps even teach them a thing or two. All kids love pirate ships, and Playmobil’s is undeniably <... >
Now more than ever, it’s important to consider what goes on your baby’s skin, whether it’s the clothes baby wears or the creams and washes slathered on daily. Here is a trio of trusted products that place integrity, quality ingredients and caring above all else – which means baby benefits and parents can feel relieved. <... >
Not all destinations within easy drive of New York City are clearly kid-friendly, but if you’re willing to be creative, the result can be a surprisingly colorful getaway. Here are two examples of nontraditional weekend trips for families. Atlantic City’s Tropicana casino offers a lot for families: an Imax movie theater, indoor pool, movies on <... >
Starting a business is hard work, but these women make it look easy. With a nod to girl power, here are three women-owned businesses to watch, turning out everything from beautiful bags to adorable artwork. Jamie Lentzner, mother of two, started Jamie’s Painting & Design over four years ago from her garage in Northern California. <... >
Children have never had so many hair-care options before, and now that hat season is over, it’s time to deploy a few of them. Here are some children’s hair salons and shampoo brands of note to file under “kids love these.” Snip-Its, one of the fastest growing kids hair salon in the country, introduced a <... >
Designers Teresa Ok and Meg Hoberman achieved the perfect balance of wonderment, simplicity, whimsy and quality with their endearing Kit + Lili line for babies and children. Mini chocolate dots, owls, green bubbles, clovers, birds and flowers festoon the line’s gorgeous onesies, leggings, pleated skirts, tees and tops. Silk-screened silhouettes of farm and city-scapes are <... >
Keep your heart healthy, eat right, exercise, and energize post-pregnancy with these new products specifically designed to help you roll out the healthy lifestyle. These two videos can effortlessly (well…almost) jump-start your exercise regime. Busy moms can’t always pack off to the gym, and for those who don’t have personal trainers who will make house <... >
Metro parents need not escape New York City to discover the wonder of new experiences, since there are still surprising escapes for even the most jaded residents. Feel like taking the children for a winter swim? Want to see a real-life illusionist at the Waldorf Astoria? Check out this weekend agenda for your backyard getaway. <... >
It’s a new year, a time when we all try to make positive changes in our lives – get that bikini body back (or, for the first time) take vitamins, make more time for you and your hubby. Where does “saving the environment” fall on your resolution list? In 2007, it’s easier than ever to <... >
