‘accessories’ entries

Sun Hats

February 04, 2009 2:05 PM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES Q & A

Where can I get sun hats for my children in time for spring break?

–Val

SunGrubbies has UV Protective infant and kids-size sun hats. They have a huge selection and even have matching family hats....if you must.

Hauling Around

January 08, 2009 3:12 PM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES HANDBAGS

Been looking for this parachute bag I spotted on a mom at school two years ago. Just caught my fancy and I finally found it to haul all my crap around … [see more]

we love: Boot Garnish

December 17, 2008 4:30 AM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES WE LOVE

It's all about accessorizing and these boot bands will ginger up any ol' pair of boots.

The Best Barrettes. Ever.

December 11, 2008 8:58 AM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES

When I was a tween, I got a few pairs of these hand-tied barrettes by Carolyn Forsman. I'm not sure what my parents paid for them in 1976 but they we … [see more]

Oui Oui

November 25, 2008 5:00 PM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES SHOPPING Q & A

Where can i buy a classic Beret?

–Jay

Yo Frenchie....Berets.com has a beret for anyone. Who knew berets were so popular that they needed a whole site of their own. Kinda like it though!

Voting Feels Good

November 05, 2008 11:08 AM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES

Bring a voter registration card, ballot stub or your word of honor that you cast a ballot on November 4th and the folks at Babeland will give you eith … [see more]

Piercing

September 19, 2008 12:58 PM Filed Under: ACCESSORIES Q & A

We promised our daughter she could have her ears pierced for her birthday. I remember going to the doctor to have it done. Where does one go these days to have a 10 year-old's ears pierced?

–Eve

You probably don't want to go to one of the piercing-tattoo combo places....scary! Claires has 3,000 locations in the world and offers free ear piercing. If you are a complete masochist visit the Claire's website and hear the ear piercing song and watch the after care video. Yikes!

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! … [see more]