From bum balm to lotion, including tummy butter, sunscreen, talc and bath wash, the sheer volume of products and the frequency with which they’re used on babies–and by expectant mothers–is something to seriously ponder when purchasing. So if you’re eschewing harsh chemicals and additives, then consider these brands with core values for you and baby. <... >
You’re comfortably ensconced on the sand or poolside ““ what do you reach for? Apart from guilty-pleasure magazines and sunscreen (see Screening Smart in this issue), here’s a roundup of superlative items for brilliant beach days. Noah Bhody’s “Own These Words!” can change your life. Filled with 5000 power words, along with their correct pronunciation, <... >
Green Toys are a sound investment for a variety of reasons: they’re healthier for children, they’re usually crafted with more care so they last longer, and they support the local or national economy. In this purposefully scaled-back era, green toys are what you want your children to remember for posterity. The sturdy Plan Toys Dollhouse <... >
Long summer days in the sun exact their toll on children and parents who don’t use sunscreen — and sunscreen choices can be slightly mystifying to those who have never been primed. Here’s a guide to a few solid choices so you and your family will bronze instead of bake. Germany’s Laverna brand offers a <... >
Kids love the refreshing suspense of water slides, and the nirvana of water slide adventure is located within two hours of Manhattan in the Poconos at the Great Wolf Lodge. Have a summer outing that will thrill and chill. The Great Wolf Lodge is lauded for its eleven massive water slides that twist endlessly down <... >
Angeleno moms wanting to bounce back into pre-pregnancy shape are running toward the Belly Bandit. Now, new moms won’t need to experience extensive ab workouts or pay for private instruction in order to achieve their original form”¦.although we doubt it would hurt. After six weeks, Belly Bandit claims new moms will see a noticeable change <... >
What’s a better way to give a shout out to loved ones than to simply wear your heart on your sleeve? Okay, so not always your sleeve”¦ but around your neck or wrist with One of a Kind jewelry is just as sweet. www.oneofakind-customjewelry.com. Los Angeles-based jewelry company, One of a Kind, was founded in <... >
Fathers and Graduates deserve to revel in their day of honor, since all have worked hard to create a better future. Here are a few gift suggestions to show your love for the special achiever in your life: Anyone will appreciate the Humanscale Foot Machine after a long day of toiling at work. Made of <... >
June is the ideal month for barefoot picnics and shoofly pie, so pack up your basket and kick off your shoes. With that sunny mission in mind, here are some grass-and-blanket necessities to sweeten any al fresco feast. Pack as much thirst-quenching Gold Peak Tea as you can tote in your Picnic Time Somerset Deluxe <... >
KidO is not a typo, it’s a great children’s toy store in the West Village. Owned by architect and mother of three boys, Lisa Maher, the store has an open, modern Danish feel. Each item in the store seems to have been meticulously chosen by Maher for its clean lines, inventiveness, usefulness and aesthetic appeal. <... >
