All Scoops by Jamie Rubin in New York

Educo’s solid wood Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Maker is $35 at thecompanystore.com.

Mini Valentine Hot Cocoa Mix works and tastes like regular ole' instant hot chocolate—only, yup, it's pink. $3.95 at crateandbarrel.com.

The 123 board books from Duopress are a fun way to introduce babies and toddlers to the landmarks of their hometowns. So far they've got editions for NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco—plus California, Texas, and the USA. Next up: Philadelphia. See the complete collection at duopressbooks.com.