“Because having my own pastry chef is probably not an option, I’ll take a box (or five) of these macarons. And I’ll probably hide them under my pillow for covert snacking. I love everything about them, from the colors, to the taste, to the packaging.” — Kelly Aiglon, Kids Chicago Editor
Available at lettemacarons.com, 24 for $38.
“Slip-ons are a must for spring and summer. These are cute, comfy, and well-suited to chasing my toddler up the jungle gym.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at soludos.com, $28.
“Being a mom has made me very nostalgic for my own childhood, so I’d love to bust out my old vinyls — Haircut 100, Flock of Seagulls, English Beat — and let ’em rip on this turntable. It also converts your records into MP3 format. Awesome.” — Kelly Aiglon, Kids Chicago Editor
Available at amazon.com, $126.
“She’s so funny. I’m dying to read this memoir after reading Fey’s hilarious essay in The New Yorker.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at amazon.com, $14.
“It’s true nobody walks in L.A., but with a bike this cute I’d definitely leave the car at home. Throw in an oversize Abici round basket to pack the groceries in, and I might sell the car altogether.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at adelineadeline.com, $995.
“I will use this to distract from the fact that I’m wearing the same pair of maternity jeans and white tank all season long.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at lemlem.com, $112.
“I’m a freak, but in an alternate fantasy universe I would get one of these for Mother’s Day.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at heartlandapp.com, $3,990.
“Embroidery is my new craft obsession. These detailed modern necklaces are handmade with such love and care it would be like wearing a piece of someone’s heart around your neck.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available online at etsy.com, $70.
“I love the idea of a humble tote done in soft leather. I don’t exactly need another bag, but it can’t hurt to ask.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at otteny.com, $545.
“I really want this single-cup maker but will settle for a (way cheaper) iced coffee maker.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at wholelattelove.com, $695.
“I love this giant pouf from Ban.do. It would be great if I could get a little matching one for my daughter, Scarlet.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at shopbando.com, $65.
“A few of these will make my workspace prettier, but I could also use them as chic scrapbooks or albums.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at johnrobshaw.com, $60.
“I want an eight-foot-round stock tank and a filter so I can make a backyard pool. These benches would be perfect to lounge on next to that pool.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at anthropologie.com, $1,698.
“These floral frames in a fresh shade of mauve would have me humming doo-wa-diddy all summer long.” — Jaime Morrison Curtis, Kids Los Angeles Editor
Available at openingceremony.com, $220.
“I hate mornings, but small, beautiful things, like perfect ceramic mugs from Japan, (and caffeine) can make them better.” — Meryl Levin, Kids New York Editor
Available at tortoisegeneralstore.com, $25.
“My summer go-out-at-night uniform is jeans, white tank, and platform sandals. If I get this linen jacket I promise not to complain (that much) about the air conditioning.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at emersonmade.com, $225.
“These paintings are eerie, beautiful, and fascinating. They look like my dreams.” — Lisa Brand, Kids San Francisco Editor
Available at morningcraft.com, $175 and up.
“My summer go-the-park uniform is jeans, white tank, sandals. Yawn. This should wake things up.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at charmandchain.com, $428.
“I’m always looking for decorating inspiration, and sometimes just looking at pictures is enough to relieve me from the chaos of my own home. This is by a British stylist whom I love.” — Kelly Aiglon, Kids Chicago Editor
Available at rylandpeters.com, $30.
“Because I have 3-year-old twin boys, I need all the luck I can get.” — Kelly Aiglon, Kids Chicago Editor
Available at gemjewelryboutique.com, $350.
“I will just keep asking for this I-promise-to-wear-it-forever leather bag until one magically appears. So, for Mother’s Day/my birthday/Valentine’s Day/Presidents’ Day I would like a Jerome Dreyfuss Twee bag. Please and thank you.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at lagarconne.com, $790.
“My inner ham longs for expression. And according to a funny friend, the guys at BATS Improv are the best in San Francisco at teaching the ropes.” — Lisa Brand, Kids San Francisco Editor
Available at improv.org, $299 for a six-week series.
“A custom print of my all-time favorite books would be proof that in my life before kids I read something longer than Facebook updates.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at idealbookshelf.com, custom from $185.
“I so rarely wear earrings these days (they’re exactly the kind of thing my kids would yank on), but I still long for these delicate, affordable earrings crocheted from gold wire.” — Lisa Brand, Kids San Francisco Editor
Available at etsy.com, $33.
“A big, honking calendar will help guarantee that a birthday party, doctor’s appointment, or playdate has not been misscheduled or forgotten. For me, that is a gift.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at etsy.com, $74.
“Even though it’s intense and crazy, I love being a working mom. I take my work everywhere, from libraries to coffeehouses to meetings. And I’d love to tote my notebook around in a handmade sleeve like this.” — Kelly Aiglon, Kids Chicago Editor
Available at etsy.com, $76.
“This comfy-but-not-overstuffed lounge chair with its bold, retro-modern shape would anchor our living room. Plus, it’s roomy enough for story time and comes in stain-resistant fabrics.” — Lisa Brand, Kids San Francisco Editor
Available at conranusa.com, $1,750 and up.
“The perfect pint-size journal for the time-crunched mom. But what I love best is that it encourages you to chronicle your life as a mom, not just observations about your kids.” — Lindsey Gladstone, Kids Everywhere Editor
Available at randomhouse.com, $10.
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