Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses How Fatherhood Has Influenced Stroller Design


Updated 02/24/11 7:46 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Bugaboo Designer About Bugaboo Donkey

Being a designer is one thing, but being a father is another. When Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, Bugaboo's lead designer, first joined the Dutch stroller company, he was creating pushchairs without the benefit of any first-hand father experience. Now, with two tots at home, his perspective, and the features he focuses on, has changed. During my trip to Amsterdam, (Bugaboo flew me there to test out Read more

Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses Cultural Differences in Stroller Use


Updated 02/23/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Bugaboo Designer About Bugaboo Donkey 2011-02-23 06:00:21

Ever wonder why strollers have certain features? A parasol here or a snack tray there? When designers set out to create a new pushchair, there are regional and cultural differences that come into play. Sometimes they aren't recognized until after the stroller hits the market, and that's where accessories come into play. During my trip to Amsterdam, (Bugaboo flew me there to test out the Donkey Read more

Bugaboo's Lead Designer Discusses What Men Want in a Stroller


Updated 02/22/11 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Bugaboo Designer About Bugaboo Donkey 2011-02-22 06:00:00

When the Bugaboo made its US debut as the stroller of choice for Sex and the City's Miranda and Brady, it caused nothing short of a pushchair revolution. The pram, which was Max Barenbrug's final design school project, aimed to appeal to both moms and dads, with a modern unisex feel that caught on fast. Today, Bugaboo's design team is comprised of seven designers – six men and one woman. Read more

Jessica Alba Adds Some Glamour to the Business World in a Photo Shoot Celebrating The Honest Company


Updated 05/18/12 10:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of Jessica Alba and Kids in Fast Company

She's much more than just a pretty face! Jessica Alba knew she was on to something when she couldn't find a cute, affordable, and eco-friendly diaper after Honor Marie, 3½, was born. And it looks like other people are on to her now too. Jessica, through her founding of The Honest Company, was just recognized as one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. The Read more

Why Christy Turlington Isn't Celebrating Mother's Day


Updated 05/03/12 12:56 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christy Turlington No Mothers Day

Did you know that a woman dies every 90 seconds from pregnancy complications and 90 percent of those deaths are preventable? It's serious stuff, and an issue that's become Christy Turlington's life passion. Today Turlington, supermodel, wife to Edward Burns, mom to Grace and Finn, and founder of Every Mother Counts, an advocacy group that's working to reduce the global maternal mortality rate, Read more

Jessica Alba Dishes About Her Mommy Must Have and Details of Her New Book!


Updated 03/28/12 9:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Jessica Alba About Motherhood and Her Book

Just call her supermama. As if having a baby and launching The Honest Company weren't enough to do in one year, Jessica Alba recently announced plans to write her first book, too. The actress and mother of two — Honor, 3, and Haven, 7 months — hopes to share some of the tips and tricks she's learned about motherhood, as well as her methods for creating an eco-friendly and toxin-free Read more

Bully's Director Tells Us Why the Movie Should Be on Every Parent's Must-See List


Updated 03/30/12 10:31 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Bully Director Lee Hirsch

Bully just may be the most important movie of the year. The documentary weaves together the stories of five families dealing with the long-term effects of school bullying — two that have recently lost their children to suicide and three that are experiencing it day in and day out. While the film has received significant media attention for receiving an R rating from the Motion Picture Read more

Do the Kids Use More Natural Products Than Mama?


Updated 03/29/12 10:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Natural Skin Care For Baby

Moms want what's best for their lil ones, so is it possible that baby's using healthier products than mama? Today's New York Times looks at the skyrocketing growth in the sale of premium skin care products (including organic and natural products) — showing that sales have jumped 68 percent over the past five years, while baby care product sales have only increased 16 percent. Needless to say, Read more

Alyson Hannigan Shares About Life on Set and Her Mommy Must Haves


Updated 05/06/11 11:59 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Interview With Alyson Hannigan About Kids on Set, American Reunion, and Motherhood

How I met Alyson Hannigan? At a StubHub luncheon for her new Mom's Night Out charity initiative where she urged the attendees to forgo the healthy wraps in favor of the tasty chicken fingers. The mama of one, and star of the hit series How I Met Your Mother, was there to talk about the importance of taking a night off from the kids, but it was quickly apparent that she loves spending time with Read more

Soleil Moon Frye Explains Happy Chaos and Reveals Her Girls' Love of Punky Brewster


Updated 06/22/11 7:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Soleil Moon Frye About Motherhood

Enter Soleil Moon Frey's home and you'd expect to see expertly hung photos and impeccably placed furniture. But according to the actress and mom of two – Poet, 5, Jagger, 3, – that's the furthest thing from reality. The self-proclaimed "messy mom" opened up to me about how her home life inspired the title of her new book and what her girls thing of her time spent as Punky Brewster. LilSugar: Read more