Creating a nursery is no small feat — there are lots of decisions to be made, and lots of things to buy (or make!), and it can feel a little overwhelming. Here are some helpful links to get you started thinking about the addition in your home for the new little addition in your life. More

Name: Glory
Location: North Carolina
Room Size: 150 sq. ft.

When I first came across baby Glory's space I was instantly smitten with the warm simplicity, gorgeous natural light, and sweet touches. Her mother, Whitney, did an amazing job of mixing modern and more traditional pieces into the nursery in a way that makes it feel fresh but cozy. Read on to find out more about this sweet and peaceful space.

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Name: Dylan
Location: Greenbrae, CA
Room Size: 10' x 12'

What to do when the baby you expect to be a girl turns out to be a bouncing baby boy? Call an expert to help you rethink your nursery plans. That's exactly what happened to this family when they were expecting baby Dylan. The couple had already started decorating the nursery with a backdrop of delicate dragonflies when they found out that the baby they were eagerly anticipating was actually a little boy.

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With a new baby on the way, a friend or relative is bound to give you that "essential checklist" of gear you'll need to buy. But before you go crazy at your local baby store, why not think of buying a few key items secondhand? More

Raid Dad's shaving kit this weekend and let the fun fly with some good, clean fun — with shaving cream! Here are a few ideas that will help your little ones make a very clean mess. More

Product: Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent
Price: starting at $14.95
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Laundry detergent is one of those products I didn't give much thought to until I entered the world of cloth diapering. Prior to cloth diapers, my requirements for a detergent were simple: (1) all natural ingredients and (2) as cheap as possible considering requirement #1. Fighting a constant battle against diaper rash, skin sensitivity, and—let's be frank, we are talking about diapers after all—poop stains, however, quickly placed me on a mission to find a detergent that cleans like the dickens, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough for tiny bums. Enter Rockin' Green. More

The days are dim enough this time of year — there's no reason for the nights to suffer as well! Add some cozy cheer to your little one's room with the reassuring glow of a quirky nightlight. Here are a few of my favorites! More

We're big fans of Joy Cho, and perhaps even bigger fans of her now one-year-old daughter, Ruby. Seriously, I could look at photos of her sweet little face all day. Joy recently created a photo album (an actual, real life tangible book versus digital files - gasp!) of Ruby's first year.
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Not only is it super grey and depressing outside today, it's the height of flu season. Are you and your kids stuck sick inside? To give everyone a little pick-me-up, here's a roundup of bright and cheerful children's picks. I know I feel better already.
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The Montessori weaning method encourages babies to work toward eating independently as early as their introduction to solid foods, from learning to set their places to cutting their food and pouring their own drinks. It can be difficult to hunt down dishes specifically designed for Montessori, so we've rounded up everyday dishware that mimics the Montessori weaning staples. More