Weekdays aside, my choice of clothes on the weekends tends to be biased on the side of “function” rather than “form.” In short, my pants need to have a lot of pockets; either that or I need to make my tool belt into a viable fashion accessory.

Case in point, by the end of the day I can usually find the following things stuffed in my pockets; phone, wallet, her phone, her wallet, keys, her keys, pacifier(s), finished lollipop sticks, many dirty tissues, a dog toy, random pieces of hardware (screws, zip ties, bolts, etc.), that button battery I picked up off the floor before Junior consumed it, etc.

Second only to the local Army/Navy Store, I have found there are some pretty cool 511 Shorts and Shirts at LAPoliceGear.Com. Sure they look like regular cargo shorts, but they have a couple secret compartments that would please the Maxwell Smart in you.

   

If you are planning to hit the road this summer, jump on a plane or just lounge around the inflatable pool with the kids, this timeless memory card game may be a good way to pass the time. The cards come in their own tin which makes it easy to throw in your carry-on.

The Haba Mini-Memo Game is a compact version of the classic memory game, in which 2 - 6 players find matched pairs of cards. Recommended for ages 4-12, though some 3-year-olds may enjoy it as well.

(Via Moolka.Com)

   

Wave your magic wand and this carriage may appear to make your little princess’ dreams come true. This fanciful coach bed is the most extraordinary children’s bed we’ve ever seen. Handcrafted in England of wood and fiberglass, the oval shaped interior measures just over 6 ft. in diameter.

Construction and delivery time on this piece is over 6 months. The bar is set with this magnificent piece; it simply has no equal outside of fairy tales. Linens and interior options priced upon request. Pricing for the Fantasy Coach starts at $47,000 (subject to change); shipping charges are based on delivery location.

(Via PoshTots.Com)

   

Come celebrate opening day of Governors Island at the FREE 4th Annual Family Festival on Saturday May 31st, from 12:00-4:00! This is a wonderful opportunity for your kids to see a real polo match, enjoy the sights and check out the beautiful skyline of Manhattan.

• It’s the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic and is first time a polo match will be played in NYC for over 70 years. Ralph Lauren’s Polo team, Blackwatch (including Nacho Figueras), is playing against Asprey team.
• Picnics are allowed around the field - match starts at 3pm
• Event is open to the public (free ferries run from Manhattan to Gov Island every 30 mins)
• As well as the polo from 3pm, visitors can bike, picnic, and take tours of the National Historic District. There are also two exhibits opening on the Island.

Brought to you by the Governors Island Alliance and partners, the festival will feature a full range of children’s activities including musical and dance performances, historic ship tours, bike parades, arts and crafts, face painting and more! Pack a picnic basket, bring some extra napkins and a set of plastic champagne flutes and jump on the ferry!

   

Before you know it you find you have to get organized about keeping track of your growing kids. It seems like yesterday they were walking around in little onesies! Here are some really beautiful ones at a fun little eBoutique, EeBoo.Com.

And they’re all Oppenheim gold award winners!

(Via EeBoo.Com)

   

A fantastic and construction toy to inspire creativity. totem comes with over 120 cardboard pieces emblazoned with signs, symbols, textures and imagery, all notched out to make building a breeze.

Comes with instructions for creating a boat, airplane, spaceship or schoolhouse, but totem is best used for imaginative and fanciful construction.

Made of recycled cardboard.

(Via RompStore.Com)

   

A modern keepsake, the sonogram frame showcases those very first months of your child’s life. Available in white or mahogany stained wood, this picture frame is a fresh and different way to celebrate new life. Each frame comes with 10 phrases in white, pink and blue that you can choose from and place under your baby’s photo.

Phrases Include:

• “love at first sight”
• “bun in the oven”
• “my ultrasound”
• “it’s a girl”
• “it’s a boy”
• “sneak peak”
• “coming soon”
• “my sonogram”
• “my baby”
• “two peas in a pod” (for twins)

(Via UncommonGoods.Com)

   

If your kids’ school has bought any magnet kits in the last ten or eleven years chances are they have massive amounts of lead in them. The manufacturer is Illinois-based, United Scientific. The magnet are manufactured in India and the recall is quite large as you can imagine. The number of magnet kits in question are 2.35 million strong and I would venture to guess that number is just a projection.

Contact your school administrator and have them check the model numbers. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. The photos above only represent a few different type of kits in the recall. To date there are eleven kits under this recall.

Contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet. For additional information, contact them toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9am and 5pm.

Sited Links:
US Consumer Product Safety Commission | United Scientific Recall Magnet due to…