Daily Find
Local designer Wendy Feller has made it easier for young girls to play hard without having to worry about ripped tights or skinned knees. Züpers
leggings are cute but strong, made with durable material, UV protection, heart-shaped neoprene knee pads and a secret treasure pocket for stashing fun finds.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 1, 2009
Minding the Store
Here's a hopeful bit of retail news to counter some of the sad store closings we've been reporting about lately. Izilla Toys, the great little family-run toy store on Capitol Hill is
opening a second temporary -- and perhaps permanent -- location at the Wallingford Center.
By Jane Keller Watson | October 26, 2009
Daily Find
Since 1998, Flora and
Henri owner Jane Hedreen has been designing exquisite clothing for kids ages
newborn through 10 that elicit murmurs of "If only they made this in my size"
from the grown-ups who shop there. While the clothes are still pint-sized, Hedreen has added a collection of small indulgences for adults, including cosmetics, soaps and chocolates. The boutique reopened earlier this month in Capitol Hill's newly renovated Oddfellows
Building on East Pine Street.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 27, 2009
Daily Find
Katan is the Hebrew word for small. It's also a sliver of a
shop on Mercer Island
filled with toys that are so adorable and fun to play with that little ones
won't even realize that they're also educational. Teacher-owners Shannon Cruzen and Sarah
Adams stock their shelves with simple wooden playthings and natural art supplies that invite children to let their own imaginations and creativity rule the day.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 20, 2009
Daily Find
Local mom Kari
Erickson-Valenzuela concocts Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay from gluten-free flours, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable
colorants and organic, pure essential oils. The collection of seven colored and sweet-scented clays is a natural alternative to
store-bought play dough and great for kids with gluten or chemical sensitivities.
By Alison Brownrigg | September 16, 2009
Daily Find
I carried a "Dukes of Hazzard" lunch box when I was a kid because I
thought it was cool. Kids these days carry reusable lunch totes that
are more than just cool. Thoughtful parents pack lunches in the
newest-generation lunch boxes from companies that use eco-friendly
materials, reduce waste and promote food nutrition. In time for
back-to-school, here's a roundup of three options, two of which are
designed in Seattle.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 27, 2009
Minding the Store
Cute, cozy and functional, Mini Boden clothes are perfect for Pacific Northwest kids.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 18, 2009
Minding the Store
Choose between an Orca, a crab or bamboo for your stylish preschooler.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 17, 2009
Daily Find
As we enter into fall, children and germs will converge at schools and
day cares across the city, bringing home all sorts of ugly colds and
flus. We know that vigilant hand-washing goes a long way to reduce the
frequency of illness, so there's no time like the present to get kids
excited about washing their hands. Cute and sweet-smelling, Wett Giggles scented soap bars may be just the thing to do it.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 16, 2009
Daily Find
Lucky Sprout is a positive-messaging company whose "Be a Good Seed" message is communicated though children's T-shirts. Considering the plethora of ways that we receive information today, a positive message on the tummy of a little kid is one of the sweetest.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 11, 2009
