Last night I happened to catch part of an old "friends" rerun. Say what you want about the show, I loved it, mainly because these people were going through the same stuff that I was at the same time (well, sort of...) Anyways, in this one, Ross was telling Joey about his fantasy wherein he had two kids and they would all pile on his bed and read the paper in the morning, and he was all bummed out that this wasn't happening for him. » Read more

We have been getting so many catalogs lately - the mail is a fun wonderland again. Some great stuff from old faves and some new cuties as well. Hanna Andersson, of course, has many of its classic standbys - we love those playdresses and have several in the rotation. Mini Boden - I sure covet those printed corduroys for girls, and adore the high-quality, thick cotton boys tees. A new one for me - Olive Juice. These are clothes grandma would love to see the kids in. I mean, they are super cute, don't get me wrong, but they lack ironic tee shirts or characters of any kind. » Read more

For the inner superhero in everyone - something about wearing a cape stirs the imagination and unlocks the creativity. Panjo capes are handmade, with comfortable (and easy) velcro closure at the neck. Local mama Ellie Purvis will custom design the cape for your little hero, with initials on the back and unique fabric. Sound effects not included but certain to follow!
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California fighting for tougher standards on fire retardant chemicals for plastic

Fire safety standards save lives. In order to stall or prevent combustion, manufacturers add various types of flame-retardants to plastic casings around TVs and computers, interiors of cars, furniture, and carpets, among other products. In recent years, brominated fire retardants have been found in the breast milk of European and American women, a troubling discovery that stimulated scientific research into the chemical properties and potential risks of these compounds. » Read more