Danrie's Diary

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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On the Myth of Balance in Working Motherhood.

I have been writing a lot about balance as a mother on my blog, and it dawned on me embarrassingly late in these musings that balance is the wrong mascot for working motherhood. It is -- for me, at least -- the incorrect paradigm...

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Meet Virginia Hart
jess quarello and her daughters
The Colorful World of Balloons by Caro
A Spooktacular Halloween with Kids in 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
On the Myth of Balance in Working Motherhood.
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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Top Five Tips for Teaching Kids to Ride a Bike from the Experts at Banwood
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Top Five Tips for Teaching Kids to Ride a Bike from the Experts at Banwood

Banwood scooters, balance bikes, bicycles, helmets, and accessories just launched on ShopDanrie.com! If you’re ready to roll, but unsure of where one even starts when it comes to teaching a child to ride a bike, you’re in luck: The experts at Banwood are here to spill their secrets for first time bicyclists and the grownups who love them.

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Five Easy and Meaningful Ways to Honor Black History Month with Kids
Five Easy and Meaningful Ways to Honor Black History Month with Kids

While we encourage digging as deep as you can, we've compiled five easy and meaningful ways you can honor Black History Month with kids, along with some of our favorite links and resources for each. 

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Behind The Brand: Collégien
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Behind The Brand: Collégien

Collégien was founded in Briatexte, a small village in the southwest of France, in 1947. Six decades later, the same village saw the relaunch of the brand thanks to the backbone of its company: a dedicated family. Collégien, then and now, prides itself on their collection of socks, slippers, and tights.

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What to Expect When Nearly Half of #TeamDanrie is Expecting
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What to Expect When Nearly Half of #TeamDanrie is Expecting

Three of our team members are expecting... And soon! Is there something in the water here at the Danrie offices? Or is it simply a great place to work if you're a parent (or soon-to-be parent)? I checked in with our founder and CEO, as well as our pregnant teammates, to see how they're preparing and what they can share about this unique and exciting time. 

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