If there’s any industry out there that could use a modern makeover, it’s the party favor people. I’m not quite sure why I have such animosity toward them. Maybe I’ve received one too many mini baby carriage or tacky tschochke. Really, what do you do with these things? I hate them! O.K., I have the aesthetic anger under control. Check out this fresh from the farm favor.
The “About to Hatch” egg timer, available at www.kateaspen.com for $3.55, is clever without being too cute for a fun baby shower thank you gift. Most importantly, it’s something that I could actually use, like maybe for the timeouts that are to come for my toddler.