Freida came down with a cold this week, and I've been trying to Old-School-Mommy her way back to health. While trying and failing to get enough chicken soup into my little girls mouth via spoon - i had an epiphany, and ladled the warm soup into her (already fleishig) sippy cup!! Worked like a charm - she downed the cup of it with a toothy grin.
Now, I know that may sound a bit on the gross side for some of you - but bare with me here. Thermos makes an insulated Sippy Cup - perfect for this sort of twisted intention. The steel vessel makes it a lot less gnarly than the plastic fare, and keeps the soup - or tea - warm. This is definitely great to have on hand - even if it is just for the sick days...
(check out the rest of the Froogo Line, great products for older kids as well.)

Happened upon these absolutely charming wall decals by Mae. Add a beautiful touch of character to your little girl or boys room with these simple fabric wall accessories.
Perfect for rented space that cannot be painted...

For those of you who are still tediously spooning specific amounts of pureed food into ice cube trays - STOP, please! As if homemade baby food 'aint task enough.
These Qubies were a Godsend! Just pour the puree inside the container, snap on the lid, and pop in the freezer - viola!
Mom - California does indeed have seasons! It seems each year I forget that the leaves do actually fall from the seemingly ever budding trees, the weather does steep dangerously low, and our heaters (gathering dust!) do need to be turned on.



With the change of weather came the realization that I am in desperate need of some warm baby gear... found these beautifully made baby booties by KINA. Made of 100% New Zealand Lambs wool and suede, with an elasticated ankle band for a snug fit - that can't be pulled off by curious little baby hands! Just in case you were like me, and looking for something a bit more novel than Robeez this winter...