Got any budding “foodies” in your family? If so, you definitely don’t want to miss out on Kids’ Restaurant Week 2009 presented by Cookie & Gourmet Magazines! If you live or will be in NYC, Washington DC or Chicago in June, be prepared to taste some of what the city’s beloved restaurants have to offer…at family-friendly prices. For a prix fixe menus, adults pay only $29 and kids under 12 pay their age. The cherry on top of the sundae? A portion of the proceeds benefit local charities! Click below for more information, including a listing of participating restaurants.

Living in Los Angeles (aka Earthquake Country), we all know earthquakes come with the territory. We’ve become somewhat used to the random small tremblers and know that the “Big One” is coming. While getting prepared, don’t forget to include the kids! By including children in family discussions and planning for emergency safety, you can help calm some of their fears. Also, when putting together your Earthquake Preparedness Kit, be sure to include a family picture, your child’s favorite toy, game or book and a few of your child’s favorite comfort foods and treats. For more information on how to get your kids involved and prepared, visit www.72hours.org, a great disaster preparedness site put together by the County of San Francisco.

Who’s got time at the end of the day to have a “dear diary” moment?  After a full day of running around, all those thoughts in my head just don’t seem to want to make its way into a diary.  That’s why we’re totally diggin’ these Mini Diaries from Marta Designs.  Compact and slim enough to be toted around, it’s the perfect diary to whip out while waiting in line at the bank, while riding the subway or on a bedside table for your last thoughts of the day.  Eighty fill-in pages with fine black ink are saddle stitched together with a cheerful polka-dot or floral cover ($10).

Did you do a double take when you saw these cupcakes disguised as little hamburger sliders?  Vanilla & chocolate cupcakes with coconut as the “lettuce” and “ketchup & mustard” frosting!  Mmmmmm!

Courtesy of Smiley’s Sweets and Creations Blog

We always knew how cool and functional these Deluxe Lunchboxes by Made by OOTS! were, so we were super happy to see that Oprah agrees!  These Deluxe Lunchboxes feature a “stacked” design which optimizes space while keeping your food from being tossed around.  Perfect for kids & adults!  Get yours @ plumdenim.com!

Wishing all of our “plum” moms a wonderful mother’s day!  Though we definitely think moms deserve the moon & the stars (& so much more), we hope this coupon for 15% off all regular priced items will show a little bit of our appreciation!

Katy Perry’s been spotted around town in Tarina Tarantino Bambino hair accessories and we like it!  Here, she adds a splash of color to her dark locks with the Ribbon Bow Hair Clip – a crystal studded grosgrain ribbon bow clip with a lucite filigree lace & puff heart.  Get yours @ plumdenim.com!