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Summer denim

This spring, I've been seeing so many women around Manhattan wearing chambray shirts and dresses. There's something so flattering about denim—it's a little tomboy, while still being feminine. Here...

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How to Piss Off Every New Yorker in 36 Seconds

Made me laugh. P.S. How not to look like a tourist in NYC. (Via Swissmiss)

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Toby's 3rd birthday party (or, the Lazy Parent's Guide to an Awesome Party)

Toby's third birthday is next weekend, but since my mom is in town this weekend, we decided to have his party early. It was such a wonderful afternoon! Here are a few photos, if you'd like to...

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Have a great weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? My mom is visiting, and we're having an early birthday picnic for Toby tomorrow, complete with a doughnut cake and spiked OJ for the grown-ups. His birthday...

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Eiffel Tower scissors

My mom is visiting this weekend! It's so nice to have her here. Last night, we celebrated her arrival by ordering Mediterranean food and watching three episodes of House Hunters International,...

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Do you kiss in public?

When it comes to public displays of affection, how far will you go? Alex and I...Read More >

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Tokyo bride

Steve and Takako had a traditional Japanese wedding in Tokyo. Look at the bride's beautiful transformation...Read More >

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Six tips for photographing your child

My photographer friend Alpha always takes beautiful photos of her nieces (remember this?) and since our new baby will be arriving in less than two months, I thought I'd ask for her advice on...

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10 backyard ideas

The weather is finally warming up! As I've mentioned eight million times on this blog, our life goal is to have a backyard, not just a rusty fire escape. So, just for fun, here are nine fun ideas...

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The Best Peanut Butter Brownies You'll Ever Have

It's safe to say that Averie Sunshine loves peanut butter. She comes up with recipes for homemade peanut butter, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cake, chocolate peanut butter, peanut butter...

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Vacation photos: San Francisco

We just got back from a week-long family vacation to San Francisco. We wanted to take Toby on his own babymoon trip, so he could enjoy tons of Mommy-Daddy-Toby time before the new baby turns his...

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Business cards

Remember the scene in American Psycho, where Patrick Bateman obsesses over business cards? Well, The Mandate Press has recreated the card, so you can order his exact design with your information....

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Rain room

This week, the new interactive exhibit Rain Room opened at the Museum of Modern Art. Heavy rain pours down in an enormous room, but when you step into the rain, the area directly over your head...

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Kids trying new foods

Have you seen this slow-motion video of kids trying new foods? It's hilarious. Whenever Toby doesn't like something, he'll just open his mouth and just let it fall out, which always makes me laugh...

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What are your plans for this weekend? We're having the best time in San Francisco. We've eaten our weight in fish tacos and are heading to the zoo today! I'm excited to share photos next week. Hope...

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Thursday giveaway

Today's giveaway is from Jenny N. Design, a beautiful bag shop based in Pittsburgh. Her handmade bags are made with supple leather, and they're the kinds of classic styles that you'd wear all your...

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New documentary

Have you heard of the new documentary Stories We Tell, by Oscar-nominated director Sarah Polley? She interviews her relatives about her late mother's affair—in fact, Sarah might not be her father's...

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Wallpaper for renters

We rent our Manhattan apartment, so we've never thought of putting up wallpaper. But Hygge & West recently launched removable wallpaper tiles, so you could put them up easily. Wouldn't these look...

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Gendered book covers

Author Maureen Johnson kept hearing from male readers asking for less "girly" covers on her books, so that they could read them in public. She, too, had been frustrated by how books written by...

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The Best Jello You'll Ever Have (Yes, Jello!)

Picture this: You meet friends for a picnic and bust out these tart lemonade squares, infused with basil. What a fun flashback to childhood, yet they're still elegant and delicious. Here, Faith...

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Terrain giveaway

Today's giveaway is from Terrain, the beautiful home and garden shop based in Pennsylvania. The store is all about simple pleasures, from cooking to gardening to entertaining. Today, Terrain is...

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Kitchen makeover

I’m always impressed with home makeovers, but this before-and-after made my jaw drop...Read More >

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Motherhood Mondays: Co-sleeping

My lovely friend Leigh co-sleeps with her husband and three children—meaning, they all sleep together in a family bed—and I wanted to ask her a few questions. Here’s what she told me…Read More >

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Frozen yogurt for toddlers

What a brilliant idea: Put a chopstick in actual yogurt and freeze for happy kiddos. (By The Hazel Bloom)

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Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? This afternoon, Alex, Toby and I are off to San Francisco. Thank you so much for the AMAZING tips!!!! (Personally, I can't wait to take Toby to Smitten ice cream....

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Totes bag

This tote bag made me smile. (Thumbs up? Totes!) P.S. Annoying words, and good grammar.

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Wedding question: What would you do differently?

My friend Megan and I were chatting the other day about how we loved our weddings, but there are little things we'd change if we had a do-over. Just for fun: What would you do differently if you...

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Who's your celebrity crush?

I'm probably too old to write about celebrity crushes, but I'm going for it anyway! My new crush is...Read More >

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Babymoon trip for the older child

This Friday, Alex, Toby and I are taking a much-anticipated trip to San Francisco! We'll be visiting my sister for a week, and we're thinking of it as a babymoon trip for Toby. Since his world will...

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An omelette-flipping dog

This two-and-a-half-minute short by Maddie Sharafian about a stressed-out guy and his foodie dog will make you smile (and want a dog of your own). That's all :) P.S. Dog names.

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A CUP OF JO

Summer denim

How to Piss Off Every New Yorker in 36 Seconds

Toby's 3rd birthday party (or, the Lazy Parent's Guide to an Awesome Party)

Have a great weekend.

Eiffel Tower scissors

Do you kiss in public?

Tokyo bride

Six tips for photographing your child

10 backyard ideas

The Best Peanut Butter Brownies You'll Ever Have

Vacation photos: San Francisco

Business cards

Rain room

Kids trying new foods

Have a relaxing weekend.

Thursday giveaway

New documentary

Wallpaper for renters

Gendered book covers

The Best Jello You'll Ever Have (Yes, Jello!)

Terrain giveaway

Kitchen makeover

Motherhood Mondays: Co-sleeping

Frozen yogurt for toddlers

Have a wonderful weekend.

Totes bag

Wedding question: What would you do differently?

Who's your celebrity crush?

Babymoon trip for the older child

An omelette-flipping dog

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