When she was expecting her first child, Lara Frankovitch searched for the perfect baby book to record her little one’s milestones and stories. Finding none that fit the bill, and being in the nesting phase of pregnancy, Lara decided to create her own way to capture her son’s stories. Using notecards to record the major milestones as well as the little things that make each day special, Tiny Tales was born. Read the rest »
By Kris on 09/5/07 in Parents, Featured, More Than Paper, Editor Picks, An Organized Life, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
The next time you’re in the market for beautiful invitations, note cards and stationery, visit Posh Peacock, the creation of Christine Koh. In her former life as an academic, Christine spent her time working in stark and sometimes windowless labs. Away from work as a self-taught artist, Christine surrounded herself with colorful art and design projects and beautiful spaces like the ocean. “In the summer of 2006 I finally decided to quit my academic research gig and make style, color, and happiness a part of my daily experience” and her business, Posh Peacock, was born. Read the rest »
By Kris on 06/27/07 in Gear, Parentrepreneur, Featured, More Than Paper, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
Babyfaces - Photo of the Week - Who’s baby’s best friend?
Boston Mamas: Cool Doodling The Offi Doodle Desk offers a modern all-in-one desk, seat, and storage unit for little artists.
Classy Mommy: Laurie’s Lagniappe Ink Stamp - We just got this whimsical self inking stamp for Mackenzie. Hand designed just for her with her initial and name as shown on the left. Laurie’s Lagniappe has over 25 classy designs to choose from and the quality of this stamp is top notch. Super sturdy - it looks like it will last for years to come! Classy Mommy approved!
Coochicoos: Europe’s Favorite Quinny Stroller in U.S. - See what the fuss is all about on the new stroller arrival from Europe
MamaPop: Who’s Noggined Out? Desperate Mother of 4 year old Seeks Alternative Entertainment Options… No matter how oddly attractive that Sportacus is, and no matter how many moments you can while away pondering the whole “Why Iceland???” thing, after a while you are simply Noggined and Sprouted out. Read the rest »
By Kris on 06/8/07 in Gear, One Chic Mama, Columns, Beauty, More Than Paper, Stylish Children, MomFinds, Parent Blog Roundup
First time around, we had one of those “My First Album” photo album baby toys (Who Loves Baby?). It ended up being one of my now-3-year-old’s favorite toys, he loved looking at pictures of us, himself and other family members. Of course, it got so completely slimed that I ended up having to throw it, and the pictures out once we were done with it.
Fast forward to baby #2, and I was planning on going to Babies R Us for the same toy until I saw some sample cards from Goosie Cards, customized flashcards made for baby and family. Read the rest »
By Whitney on 04/26/07 in Mommies with Style, Columns, More Than Paper
The first step in album making or scrapbooking should not be purchasing an album!
Step 1: Gather all of your pictures into one area.
Step 2: Organize your printed pictures
Either organize the photos in chronological order or by event. Purchase (if you don’t already own) a photo safe (acid free) photo box. Use 4 x 6 index cards and adhesive tabs to create different indexes between the photos. Take your negatives and place in a fire safe box or bank safety deposit box. Read the rest »
By Betsy on 04/22/07 in Life, Clutter Busting, Columns, More Than Paper, An Organized Life
I have to be one of the uncraftiest Moms I know. Art was definitely not my forte in school, something made only slightly worse by the fact that my grandmother was a talented artist, as is my mother when she actually draws or paints something. So you’d think given the DNA thing, I’d be able to draw a picture of Dora that my child would recognize. Alas, it’s not so, this Mommy got the recessive artistically-challenged trait. And sometimes I see all these other mothers going to A.C. Moore or Michaels and coming up with all sorts of fun rainy day projects and I’m just at a loss.
So when I recently heard from FunWellDone.com, a great little site and service that makes creating projects with your child incredibly easy, I was interested to check them out. They’ve done all the craft store shopping and organization for you. In short, we loved it. Read the rest »
By Whitney on 04/12/07 in Mommies with Style, Columns, Activities, More Than Paper
Tired of hitting ten in a dozen shops only to find the same toys and gear? Try Chloe in Style, where you can pick up everything from beautiful announcements, stationery and journals, to children’s gear and toys and even maternity wear. With just a few options in each of the store’s sections, you can easily get a sense of everything they carry without being overwhelmed. Read the rest »
By Kris on 03/7/07 in Gear, Featured, Décor, More Than Paper, Stylish Children, Stylish Women, Maternity Style, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
