Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff’s Blog

My oldest son is losing his teeth left and right. It's a big kid milestone and a big parenting milestone (mostly with Mom doing a lot of this: "Ohhhh, mah baaaay-beeee is growing up." Sigh. Look at baby pictures. Sigh again.) I've been saving cute "tooth fairy" ideas for… Read More »

I just took through the exhibit hall at BlogHer 09 in Chicago and one of my favorite finds? These adorable PBS parents booklights, which are helping to promote the site's new blog, Read More »

You lose track of time when you're talking to Rick Springfield, especially when it's a subject he loves. (He's kind of dreamy, so you want to talk for a long time.) And he really loves his two sons, and loves being a dad. A few months ago I posted part one of Read More »

I noticed my dog's leash is getting a little worn and ragged, so I took a little Etsy stroll to search for a new one. I found this adorable eco-friendly green leopard leash (US$28) made by… Read More »

I've tried a handful of ways to keep my kids' writing and art supplies organized such that they are easy to access and easy to hide when not in use. As we start preparing for the new school year, I'm already thinking about what to do with their workspace. Read More »

I've somehow managed to avoid this thing called "moon sand" from entering our home. Don't hate me. But you? You should totally try this DIY moon sand project with your kids… Read More »

Many woman and couples dream of starting a family and having their own babies. But are they going to extremes without thinking of the future ramifications of fertility treatments and having multiples? According to news reports out of Spain, Read More »