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About Esther

The Cuteness: sharing daily inspiration, kids fashion, work/life balance + small business how to's from mom & business owner Esther Freedman

Friday Five with Bethany of Southern Chic Style

I’m excited to introduce you to our new feature, Friday Five! This new, regular series will feature some of my favorite cuteheads mamas & their little ones. When Southern Chic Style blogger — and my friend — Bethany asked me to design a first birthday outfit for her sweet Lilyana’s first birthday, I jumped at the […]

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My Word of 2016: CHANGE. And My Word of the Year 2017 Is…

As I reflect back on 2016, I can say, without hesitation, that the word of the year was change. So many things changed for me, both personally and professionally. Most importantly, we welcomed Tova Hannah to our family. She is beyond anything that my wildest dreams could have imagined, and she has made me a better, […]

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How to Shop Small for the Holidays: Shop Local Houston

After starting cuteheads five years ago, I began to realize how important it was to put my money where my mouth was and shop local + shop small  for the Holidays. How could I expect people to shop at cuteheads instead of Target if I wasn’t doing the same? (Scroll down for #shopsmall holiday gift […]

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Christmas Photo Ideas for Kids & Christmas Styled Shoot

When Rachel Pitzel, founder of Club Momme approached me about teaming up for a Christmas styled shoot for kids, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. I worked with Rachel this time last year around the holidays, doing an Instagram takeover for Club Momme, which focused on me telling their readers about our Chanukah holiday traditions. […]

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Why Your Kids Need A Capsule Wardrobe This Season

Are you on board with the whole capsule wardrobe thing? When it comes to kids fashion, there’s really no end to how much money one can spend. Believe me, I know. With two little girls at home, I find it hard not to buy them every cute thing I see. But that’s why I’ve been […]

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Five Friday Faves: Week of 11/17/2016

Happy FriYAY! I’m really looking forward to the weekend, as I’ve literally spent the last FOUR in bed. You guys… I have already had the flu TWICE. What is that about?! I had it, it lasted weeks, and just as I was feeling better I had a relapse. It’s been a blast, let me tell […]

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How to Wear a Pinafore Dress

I have a confession to make: my love for ruffled sleeves has reached a pinnacle. I mean, it’s gone beyond normal and crossed into complete obsession. And can you blame me? I absolutely love a good flutter sleeve, especially on the two new pinafore dresses we’ve launched this season, the Pixie Pinafore and the Avery […]

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Unusual Christmas Dresses for Toddlers: A Complete Guide

Red and green are the traditional colors of Christmas, but they’re not the ONLY colors of Christmas. I’ve been on the lookout for unusual Christmas dresses for toddlers this season, and here at cuteheads, we even decided to make some ourselves (though we do have a gorgeous red and green option for those who want that!). […]

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