Yeah, there’s a big election and all sorts of strife in the world, but I still have to share cute baby clothes when I find them. The girl AND boy clothes are great. And on sale, too.

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I love these fabric letters…
Our daughter-in-utero’s name has 10 letters, though, so I better start saving up! 3 months to go…
Looking ahead to winter…this is so sweet.

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Those of you who are suckers for Cute Baby Shoes (ahem, Erika O?)–great sale on Livie and Luca shoes. Two for one! Can’t beat that.
I am finding these particularly hard to resist.

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Here’s some information on a local nonprofit. Seems like a great organization!
From One Mother To Another is a Tucson based nonprofit committed to the children in our community. We believe to maximize our impact on Tucson’s children we must support their families. The support comes in the form of diapers, clothes, cribs, strollers [...]

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Now’s the time of year when I restock our bug spray and buy extra tubes of sunblock. I like to use the Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic safety database to help me choose products, or just to freak myself the #*%$ out about how dangerous a seemingly innocuous product like baby wipes can be. Generally I [...]

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Gifts for new parents…I love thinking about stuff like this, semi-embarrassing as it is (there are bigger concerns in the world, etc). I love making lists and daydreaming about The Perfect Afternoon. So as a public service, here are some suggestions for gifts for new parents. Feel free to email this link to your family [...]

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oooh, one of my favorite Etsy shops is restocked!!! Though I was obviously not alone in emitting a squeal of delight because one of the standout items–a reversible sunhat–has already sold out in all fabrics (in a mere several hours). Whoops. (I got this one–so damn cute!!!)
This thrasher tee is adorable. I’m tempted, but [...]

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Loved this Q&A in Salon. Thanks to A.O.F., a TucsonGreatGrandma (!!), for sending this. What do you think? Did any of her points rub you the wrong way? Did the article make you laugh, feel relieved/guilty/angry/embarrassed/smug?  

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These are amazing. Gorgeous blocks of fabric, backed with flannel, with an inner layer of fleece.  Yum!

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We wish we were progressive enough to use barrettes in our boy’s hair. Alas, we’re kind of wussy that way, despite our general appreciation for gender-bending and our willingness to dress our baby boy in purple sandals and green tank tops. Hair accessories are just across the line for us.
But those of you who [...]

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