Just a few weeks ago you could not wait to send those kids off to school and on their way. New shoes, a special lunch, a brand new schoolbag. But now that the newness has worn off and school days have settled into a routine, it’s easy to get in a rut. The lunches have lapsed into lackluster leftovers, the new shoes are scuffed. We need a pick me up! That’s why October is the perfect time to break out some Lunch Box Love Notes like the adorable ones made by Cards Between... → Read the rest of this article
Ciaran Blumenfeld
Ciaran is a crafter, writer and shopper. Her children's clothing line
Francie Pants was born in her garage on an old serger. She prescribes retail therapy for the masses on a daily basis on her shopping blog
Popshopology.
In the far back reaches of my closet, where my good intentions gather dust bunnies with my long lost dreams of “creative time”, there lies a pile of abandoned felted sweaters. I’d intended to make magical, whimsical longies & garments for my baby out of these. That was three kids ago. Current score? Kids: 4, adorable mom made felted garments: 0. I am a girl with sweaters in her closet.
I’m not sure what I was thinking. After all, I live in Southern... → Read the rest of this article
Ciaran Blumenfeld
Ciaran is a crafter, writer and shopper. Her children's clothing line
Francie Pants was born in her garage on an old serger. She prescribes retail therapy for the masses on a daily basis on her shopping blog
Popshopology.
I’m completely besotted with these little cube necklaces from Julian & Co. I love the idea of the necklace, the simple design of a “die” inscribed with the important dates and people in your life.
But what takes this above and beyond for me, is the fact that it’s not just a pretty piece of jewelry. It’s also a wax seal press. Yep, you heard me. Each necklace comes with sealing wax which you can then stamp with your necklace to make a lasting... → Read the rest of this article
Ciaran Blumenfeld
Ciaran is a crafter, writer and shopper. Her children's clothing line
Francie Pants was born in her garage on an old serger. She prescribes retail therapy for the masses on a daily basis on her shopping blog
Popshopology.
Check out this teether for your little badboy (or girl) from EcoAyris!
Why settle for a boring duckling or ring shaped teether when you can get a grip on your teething pain with a much hipper design. This shape seems like it would be really easy and soothing for a teething babe, and lets face it, funny. Funny is important when you have been up all night with a teething babe, trust me. EcoAyris also has an adorable sign language “I love you” teether for peaceniks... → Read the rest of this article
Ciaran Blumenfeld
Ciaran is a crafter, writer and shopper. Her children's clothing line
Francie Pants was born in her garage on an old serger. She prescribes retail therapy for the masses on a daily basis on her shopping blog
Popshopology.
These cheery little guys are a fistful of fun, aren’t they? I am a huge fan of finger puppets and had to smile when I saw this set from With Hugs and Kisses. As the mother of a toddler I know that these portable, stuff-in-your-bag-able devices can save the day. Who can continue their grumpy tirade in the face of an adorable penguin or a shy lion?
These finger puppets would make sweet stocking stuffers. I’m especially fond of how they feature both felt and patterned... → Read the rest of this article
Ciaran Blumenfeld
Ciaran is a crafter, writer and shopper. Her children's clothing line
Francie Pants was born in her garage on an old serger. She prescribes retail therapy for the masses on a daily basis on her shopping blog
Popshopology.
