Must-Haves

One Cup Wonder

Coffee is essential for a busy modern mom (at least this one!) but the last thing we have time for in the morning is brewing a fresh pot. One-cup coffeemakers are a fab solution, but the quality of the product is usually so-so at best.

With coffee partners like Green Mountain, Gloria Jean's, Timothy's and more (even Ghirardelli for hot cocoa and Celestial Seasonings for tea!), Keurig models bring you a tasty caffeine fix lickety-split. The water resevoir with built-in filter stores up to four cups of water so all you need to do in the morning is pop in a "K-cup" of your favorite coffee, push the "brew" button and in 30 seconds, you're on your way.

The best thing about this brewer - NO CLEAN UP. Just toss the K-cup and you're done. Woo hoo!

Keurig One Cup Coffeemakers - start at $99 at Keurig.com

In Blume

We love these affordable flower boxes that add instant style to any bouquet.

Made of lightweight, 100% recyclable cardboard (with a plastic liner), Blumeboxes offer a simple, modern touch for fresh flowers...and come in an array of colors and sizes.

Perfect for special occasions (you can even get crafty and add your own flair like the baby shower centerpiece above!), we're crazy about the My Monet Blumebox, which comes with a set of crayons for kids to decorate.

blumeboxes - start at $3.99 each at blumebox.com

Toy of the Week: Martian Matter Alien Maker

Gooey galactic fun is definitely 'in the stars' for kids with this make-your-own alien set. Using a variety of molds, slimy Lunar Lava and Meteor Mud compound, little ones can get creative and transform the slime into hardened custom aliens.

First, kids design their alien from plastic half-molds and then put the complete mold in the Martian Spaceship to create an impression in the Meteor Mud compound. Next, they fill the impression with Lunar Lava gel - the more colors they use, the wackier their alien ends up - and five minutes later, their extra-terrestrial masterpiece is done!

Perfect for ages 5 years & up. 

Martian Matter Alien Maker - $34.99 at Amazon.com

Smart Tatts

We've all felt the vulnerability of losing sight of our child in a crowded space -- at an amusement park, mall, beach or museum.

Because kids tend to wander despite our best efforts, we were thrilled to discover (thanks to a Modern Mom reader) Tottoos - a simple but brilliant idea that gives parents peace of mind when traveling or visiting crowded places.

Custom temporary tattoos printed with your phone number or any important information you choose, Tottoos last over 12 hours, are water-resistant and 100% non-toxic.

Tottoos - $14.95 for a set of 15 at Tottoos.org

Beauty Tuesday: Estee Lauder Perfectionist Concentrate

Say goodbye to wrinkles and lines instantly -- and without the dermatologist's syringe -- thanks to Estee Lauder's new filler. 

This thick formula instantly plumps to banish crows feet and lines around your mouth while also amplifying collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time.

Perfectionist Concentrate for Deep Lines - $42 at EsteeLauder.com 

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