When I first read about Kiwi Co's monlhly craft box suscriptions for kids (here, in fact), I couldn't wait to gift one to my niece. She clapped in delight each time her box arrived because she knew it'd be packed with fun, engaging, and …
Though I love the convenience of sending e-cards to those near and dear, there is still something special about getting an honest-to-goodness "real" card in the mailbox, especially on holidays like Mother's Day. Unfortunately, I'm never,…
I had never given much thought about the old canister vacuum I used for years and years: It was a fair little vacuum with a dust-belching bag that I never remembered to replace, and a "retracting cord" feature had stopped retracting year…
For the past few years, I've traveled to Brooklyn, grabbed my editor Liz, and headed to the most fun conference filled with some of the best and smartest people making and promoting kids' music. We do it for love of the genre. And to fin…
Any suggestions where I can find stylish outfits online for my 3 year and 1 year old boys to wear to an outdoor summer wedding? - question via Twitter Your sharp-dressed toddlers will look amazing in one of Appaman's Fine Tailoring suits…
On this Easter Sunday, may your own bunnies stay clean of melted chocolate and grass stains. . .at least until you can get a few great shots of them in their Easter finest. And while we're sure your children will look adorable as is, we'…
My box of Easter decorations may sit unopened in the basement this year, but I can still make my home festive beyond the colored Easter eggs, with printables. Here I've gathered up a bunch of free Easter printables to get me in the mood …
Along with a personal trainer, personal chef and a personal masseuse (oh yeah), I'd love a personal shopper to be on hand for when I need something perfect for myself, or when I need a gift for my kids , a classmate's birthday party, or …
The first time I saw the Brooklyn duo The Pop Ups perform live, I fell for their sound as well as their bouncy-kid goofiness and ad-libbing fun, which had the entire audience grinning from ear to ear. With their latest release, they do a…
Parents of children with autism don't need a special day on the calendar to celebrate all the things that make their kids so unique, and yet so much like every other child. But on this fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day , we like ho…
As soon as I finished goo-goo-gaa-ing at my babes, I found myself transitioning into the "Things I Can't Believe I'm Saying" phase, like Don't color the cat! and Peas stay out of the nose! Which is one reason I love these art posters tha…
Along with a big chocolate rabbit, the Easter bunny always leaves a bunch of sugary jelly beans for my kids in their basket. And though I don't always love his artificially-colored-and-flavored choices, I let it slide for this one specia…
Every year, I try to find more eco-friendly alternatives to the ubiquitous plastic Easter eggs. And while I have seen reusable wood eggs and lovely handmade felt ones to fill, they can be pricey if you have to buy more than a few. This y…
Any fab gift ideas for 9 month old boy who has everything? - Alysia, via Twitter If you're about to visit a little one who has "everything" (a slightly daunting proposition when he's not even a year old!) I like giving toys that can be b…
Long before I had children, I fell in love with the clay stop-motion characters of nerdy inventor Wallace and his lovable dog Gromit. And now that I've succeeded in bringing three more over to Wallace & Gromit fandom, I've found a fun li…
Spring is in the air (hooray!) which means summer can't be all that far behind. And while the word "summer camp" still fills my head with images of gimp and campfires, your kids' options now go way beyond the camps of my youth, with spec…
My daughter makes her First Communion in May, and I am in search of the perfect dress: Unique, inexpensive and not heavy (we live in Florida!). I also don't want to spend a fortune on a dress that she will realistically only wear once. A…
I am a terrible procrastinator when it comes to Easter basket ideas, always shopping for my kids' gifts a few days before the holiday and wishing I had planned ahead for once. But, this year, I've found a few special picks that you'll ne…
Last week, I realized I forgot to grab a calendar for the new year when I glanced over to check the date on my desk and saw nothing but a gaping hole where the 2011 calendar once stood. Though I know I could grab a majorly discounted '12…
Last summer, our editor Liz gushed about the wonders of Circus Smirkus, the amazing single-ring circus whose performers are all kids. And for those of us in the New England or upstate New York areas, every summer brings us another chance…
My apartment has been taken over by art supplies! I want to hold on to many of the supplies and keep them in an organized manner...if this this possible with a 3 year and 5 year old. - Holly Hi Holly, With three of my own little artists,…
If you are looking for a balance bike for your eager-to-ride toddler or preschooler, get ready to weigh your options because in the past, we've found great eco friendly balance bikes made of birch and ones made in a lightweight, long-las…
Black History Month is rolling to a close, but it's never to late to share new learning resources with your kids. Along with some great books, movies and music picks that honor African American culture and history, I have recently come u…
My kids graduated to a big-kid bed in need of a bedrail, right around the same time that they discovered the joys of sneaking book under the covers to "read" past their bedtime. I love their thirst for books but don't enjoy finding books…
