First Look: Ki ET LA Spring/Summer 2016

Noomi and I went to a fun afternoon party last Wednesday at Le Petit Cafe du Monde Entier to see the Spring/Summer 2016 collection of Ki et LA. The event was billed as a “baby shower”, but as an American, and we Americans are known for turning every occasion possible into a commercial fête, I have to ...

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Last of Les Soldes

Les Soldes is almost over (Feb 16) so now is the time to snap up any leftover goodies for your kids—marked down 60-70%! I am a bit last minute about shopping for my daughter but I figure if it’s still there then it’s meant to be. Silly thought I know, but it helps me feel better for procrastinating ...

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Gift Ideas For The Little Ones

Movie set from Moulin Roty 2. Fisheye Camera by Lomography 3. Star Wars Storm Trooper Sneakers by Kickers 4. Wooden painted coffee machine by Le Toy Van 5. Black piano by New Classic Toys 6. Solar ...

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Bio Bébé: Natural Disposable Diapers

When I was seven months pregnant and visiting family in Pittsburgh, we stumbled upon an “all-natural” store for babies. The front window was piled high with disposable diapers. It was so high, I could hardly see inside the store (it reminded me of the way they ...

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Bio Bébé: Coconut Oil

Growing up with a hippie mom meant I was the guinea pig as she experimented with alternative medicines and healing. Tea bags on my face were meant to cure my teenage—and very hormonal—acne. She gave me Ayurvedic oils for dry skin, and at the age of 16 I ...

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