Danrie's Diary

A Family Affair: The Story Behind TRVL Design

We caught up with Irene Herold, the founder of TRVL Design, to learn more about the journey of building her brand. Irene shares the inspirations that led her to establish TRVL Design, and the unique qualities that set her products apart.

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Exploring the Hamptons: Uncovering Hidden Gems and Favorite Spots

As summer approaches I wanted to share some of my favorite spots in the Hamptons! As much as I love life in the city, spending time out East is my happy place! 

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Meet Virginia Hart

We caught up with Virginia Lucas Hart, a professional artist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who works with individual clients and brands from around the globe.

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A Peek into Jessica Quarello's Extra Lucky Life

Jess Quarello, a key force behind Extra Lucky Moms (ELM) and a mom of two, walks us through her journey into and through motherhood, and the origin story of Extra Lucky Moms.

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The Colorful World of Balloons by Caro

Carolina Flores, the creative mind behind Balloons by Caro, tells us about her creative journey, her inspirations, and the rewards and challenges of running her own business. 

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A Spooktacular Halloween with Kids in New York City

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate this spooky holiday with your kids than New York City! The city offers a plethora of family-friendly Halloween activities that will leave your kids bewitched with delight.

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Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide

There are few things more bittersweet than back-to-school season. With the end of summer comes the end of beach days, ice cream cones, and breezy adventures, but also the excitement of a fresh new year, and, of course, fresh new back-to-school supplies. Here are our picks! 

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A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen

We were lucky enough to chat with Hannah Shatzen, author of one of our absolute favorite books, Bodega Baby, and self-proclaimed “professional aunt,” about her origins as a writer, her top NYC spots, and her foolproof children’s gifts ideas

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A Chat With Anne Niebuhr of Danish Heritage Brand Fixoni

We chatted with Fixoni’s Design Manager Anne Niebuhr about the brand’s approach to design, its storied history, and its shift towards sustainability.

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TRVL Design Backpacks
Julia Casper, kids, hamptons
Virginia Lucas Hart Logo
jess quarello and her daughters
Baloons by Caro
New york city
Your Definitive Back-to-School Shopping Guide
A Chat With Bodega Baby Author Hannah Shatzen
A Chat With Anne Niebuhr of Danish Heritage Brand Fixoni
Farm Meets Pharma: KinderFarms Co-Founder Jeremy Adams
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Farm Meets Pharma: KinderFarms Co-Founder Jeremy Adams

KinderFarms was started by two parents—actress Jessica Biel and natural products entrepreneur Jeremy Adams—who had a “farm meets pharma” idea. They launched in 2021 with an electrolyte beverage and have been growing the product line ever since. KinderMed launched in 2022 during a period of children’s medication shortages.

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Family Guide to Barcelona: Diana Badosa of PLAY ACTIVE
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Family Guide to Barcelona: Diana Badosa of PLAY ACTIVE

Danrie’s founder is headed to Barcelona with her family this month and we were lucky enough to get the insider scoop from Diana Badosa of Barcelona-based children's line PLAY ACTIVE on her favorite family-friendly spots, what not to miss, and, most importantly, where to PLAY in the beautiful city she and her family call home.

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The Perfect Gifts to Earn You the Title of "Cool Aunt"
Gift Guides
The Perfect Gifts to Earn You the Title of "Cool Aunt"

It's a lot of fun to have littles around all the time, and to get to know their growing personalities… but it can be really challenging to figure out what gifts they (or their grown ups) would love. As the designated "cool aunt" of the group, I put together a few ideas and tips that I’ve learned over the years, which will hopefully help spark inspiration in your gift-giving journey.

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Best Toys for Travel
Travel Guides
Best Toys for Travel

Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, the goal is toys and activities that are packed with big fun, small enough to fit in a backpack, and quiet enough not to disturb the next row. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite travel-friendly picks for keeping the little ones’ hands and minds busy and content, even through intercontinental travel.

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There's No Such Thing as "Kids' Food": Anicia Ngozi on Breaking the Picky Eater Myth
There's No Such Thing as "Kids' Food": Anicia Ngozi on Breaking the Picky Eater Myth

We got to speak with Anicia Ngozi, founder of Kid's Table, about picky eaters, the magical power of sauces and dips, and why kids "hate" veggies. Kid's Table has a chef-designed “hero” menu of 10 globally-inspired flavor- and nutrient-packed dishes. Kid’s Table offers a meal-delivery service, catering, birthday parties, and cooking classes. 

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Meet Cloudy Donut Co. of Brooklyn Heights and the woman at the helm, Zewiditu Jewel
Meet Cloudy Donut Co. of Brooklyn Heights and the woman at the helm, Zewiditu Jewel

Here at Danrie, we love hunting for the best of the best. You can say it’s kind of our thing. The good news is that we love sharing as much as we love the journey. One great recent find we (and our #DanrieKids) can’t seem to stop talking about is the (totally vegan, totally delicious, totally unique) donuts at Cloudy Donut Co

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“Spa Day” Bedtime Routine for Kids
“Spa Day” Bedtime Routine for Kids

Here’s a guide for helping your child get cozy and relaxed at the end of a long day (and, fingers crossed, help bedtime go all the more smoothly so you can get some self-care time too).

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By the Slice: Danrie's Favorites Around NYC
By the Slice: Danrie's Favorites Around NYC

In honor of National Pizza Day, the Danrie team got together to the answer the age-old question: what's your go-to slice order?

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