Laundry service by the locker

A few weeks ago we wrote about Dutch Insinger de Beaufort's shoebox approach to private banking, and we couldn't help but notice the similarity with an innovative San Francisco laundry service one of...

Gift-giving simplified through a prepaid plan

Everyone likes getting a thoughtful surprise, and giving them isn't so bad either. But it's not always easy to find the time to shop and send something or, for that matter, to remember to do so. A...

Event planning site helps friends split the costs

Planning outings with friends is always tricky, what with scheduling challenges and the politics of splitting costs. A new, UK-based site called Wigadoo, however, aims to make the logistical end...

Job site for working parents

A couple of years ago we wrote about Yummy Mummy Careers, a Canadian classified ad site designed for moms seeking jobs.* Inspired by that story, an Australian entrepreneur—Kate Sykes—launched a...

Online baby journal keeps everyone updated

As if new parents don't have enough on their hands, keeping friends and family updated on their little one's weekly developments can feel like a full-time job. Enter Kidmondo, an online baby journal...