Leaving on a Jet Plane

As summer approaches, it seems that more and more sites are offering tips for traveling with tots. When I was a kid, I remember carrying around a box of crayons and printer paper for the plane, possibly my brick-sized GameBoy... oh and a Ziploc of Teddy Grahams. Pretty standard. Today however, children are straggling around the airport with monogrammed backpacks, chock full of iPods, Webkinz, PSPs, stinky Prismacolors and sketchbooks! That's without even mentioning the snacks... but really- it gets to be so cumbersome... especially since most of it has to be emptied at security. So you ask, what exactly Kid, should they bring on the plane (this can be applied to other modes of transportation as well)? Well, mommies, I shall divulge my little list of traveling essentials; enjoy.
1. a SMALL backpack or canvas tote that can easily be shoved under the seat in front of you.
2. ONE choice of either hand-held game or mp3 (i.e. iPod, PSP, etc...).
3. travel-size box of crayons (much less messy/stinky than markers)
4. a coloring+activity book in one (loose paper can cause a huge hassle when removing items).
5. a healthy snack: apples slices or a few cheese sticks (depending on your child's tastes you want to have a healthy and filling alternative to what is offered on the plane).
Wishing you safe travels (and hopefully some in-flight shut-eye)!

xx

Green Babies: Earth Lovers

For those of you loving all things earthy- I came across these pop art collages at Anthropologie; perfect for brightening up your little one's nest! Originally made by illustrator Lorena Siminovich, each depicts different birds in/with trees/branches. With the use of such vibrant colors and simple shapes- they're absolutely adorable!

She's Late, She's Late! For a Very Important Date!

From April 25th to May 25th- you can take your kiddies to check out a new version of Alice in Wonderland. The Philip Coltoff Center on Sullivan St. will be opening the production this Friday, presented by The New Acting Company. Poor little Alice is a Greenwich Village girl, whose parents have micromanaged her schedule- to the point that she's forgotten what a play date is! (I know you're blushing powermommies.) Aimed at ages 4 and up- it's sure to be fun for parents and kids! Click on the pic for more info!

Not-So-Modest Miley

The Miley/Hannah tidal wave hit the world with full force in the past year, so I'm pretty sure you know who this little lady is. I bet your kids do too! Well, once again racy photos of the 15 year-old Disney star, have surfaced on the internet. Just a little teen fun, or is it more than that? In the pictures she gives puppy eyes, and pulls her shirt down to see her bra... since her target audience is very young- it makes me a little uncomfortable. What are your thoughts? Share below!

Preppy Babies: threads by Pottery Barn

First of all, how delish is that little boy? ->
Second of all, threads by Pottery Barn Kids is offering personalized onesies and more! I'm from Connecticut... so I really can't help that I'm a sucker for a good monogram. But what about you, would you want your baby's initials labeled on his tee?

Baby Mama Drama: Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival begins this Wednesday, April 23rd and will open with Baby Mama! SNL cast members Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are comedic geniuses, whose trailer for the movie is truly hilarious! If any of you caught Page Six in your NY Post this weekend, you read Amy's interview in which she talks about all of the fun she had working on this film with Tina. Click on the picture above for show time and ticket info!

Green Babies: Earth Day in Central Park

If you live in New York City- mark your calendar for April 19th! Bring the kids over to the Central Park Zoo to celebrate Earth Day. There will be multiple activities including crafts and a chance to visit with polar bears, Gus and Ida. 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Serious, Sweet Tooth

Having just returned from a stop at Tasti D Lite I'm not one to talk... but this kid has got one serious sweet tooth. Check out the adorable videos below:

Too much candy from Capucha on Vimeo.

Part II


"Too much candy" II-The bonus scenes ! from Capucha on Vimeo.

Destination: Modern Art

Take an intergalactic journey with your kids- one of the many reasons why I love the Museum of Modern Art!

Just 'cuz

Baby Bump. Say it, hear it, love it, live it. It seems like every time I get online, walk pass a newsstand or turn on the TV... I see these words! We are obsessed with BABY BUMPS! You may be laughing (I am a little), but you know it's true! You are totally guilty of talking about Angelina Jolie's growing bump and speculating about Kate Hudson's non-bump!! Why are we so fixated on big bellies?

Green Babies: 50% off

Soho's Sense of Wonder, is a newly opened children's clothing store that sells garments made of mostly organic cotton. Everything is adorable and reasonably priced, but they are currently having a sale. You can be green and save green at the same time. Sounds wonderful to me!

Fab Prints, Fraction of the Cost

First thought: an exasperated, "is nothing sacred!?" Second thought: "buying in bulk ain't what it used to be."
The iconic, sherbet-colored prints of Lilly Pulitzer have reached the discount tables of none other than, Costco! Suburban mommies now have an affordable option beyond The Children's Place! The catch: The printed shifts only come in little girls' sizes; sorry mommies. But compared to the usual high prices you'd pay at a designer retailer- you can buy your princess an authentic Lilly frock at a mere $23.99!! Don't walk- run!

Listen Up: The Alternative to White Noise

Saw an ad for this on Babble.com today. Think it's genius. Check it out babies: now you too, can have your own mp3 like Mommy and Daddy! Peapod Toys' has a created a splashproof music player for little ones; it comes preloaded with children's songs and stories, and is not a choking hazard! (Golf claps.) We all know that music is a great tool in child development- and this snazzy little music box seems like a great idea to me. As a Celine Dion-belting, Harry Connick Jr.-crooning little tot- I would have loved to have had one of these!

Not your mother's flats...

...so why are they $118?? I'm all about great shoes... but flipping through the new J.Crew catalogue- even I was taken aback. Beneath a tutu-clad little girl, lie scattered pairs of multicolored ballet flats and the phrase; "one pair is never enough." Spending big bucks on flats that will be worn through dirty playgrounds and grassy parks seems a bit ridiculous, no? (Spending $118 each, on multiple pairs!?) Little girls deserve to look fabulous of course, but unless J.Crew has developed a magical stain-resistant, water-repelling satin it seems absurd to me. Question: Would you spend this much for mini-flats?

P.S. I sound like my mom.