Baby gear obsessed? The gorgeous fall DockATot designs are like works of art.

by Kate Etue | Baby

Not knowing what kind of sleeping arrangements you’ll encounter when you’re on vacation is one of the hardest parts of taking a trip with a toddler. Will the hotel have a crib? Will it be disgusting? Will your toddler “sleep” between you and...

An edgy diaper bag alternative for dads not down with the diaper bag thing.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I really like the collection of Brooklyn Backpacks with laptop sleeve from California indie biz, Rareform They’re made from upcycled billboards (yay, eco-friendly!) with typography and graphics that give them an edgy look and feel, and ensuring no two are the...

Should your kids be playing tackle football? 6 things that happened when this mom said no. | Thinking Parent

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Crisp mornings and fall weekends mean one thing here in the South: football. After school we see the kids out on the field practicing, and neighbors are making plans to tailgate. And while my husband played football through middle and high school (and even declined...

One cool new safety feature every car should have

by Kate Etue | Family Travel

On a recent press trip to Michigan, I was invited by Chevrolet to drive a 2018 Chevy Traverse for the weekend, and discovered a very cool safety feature that I haven’t stopped thinking about. In fact, now that I’m back to my regular minivan at home, I find...

Gorgeous essential oil jewelry that doesn’t look like it at all

by Kate Etue | Fashion, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Essential oils are everywhere, if you haven’t noticed, and they’re not going away anytime soon. At least if my Facebook feed is any indication. So why wouldn’t essential oil jewelry be A Thing right now? I’m a big fan of peppermint oil to cure...

The brand-new, must-have activity book for your family road trips

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

One of my kids’ favorite go-to activities for road trips on holiday weekends are sticker activity books. Because it’s hard to argue with good old-fashioned fun. They’re simple and affordable — and they keep my kids busy for a good hour or so....

How to create a capsule wardrobe for kids. Even kids obsessed with their clothes.

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Storage + Organization

I am happy to admit it: Marie Kondo is my guru. I love the concepts of capsule wardrobes, minimalist decor and paring down the clutter in my life overall. There is very little in my home that stresses me out more than piles of stuff — which is why I have done...

Calling all artistic kids! This cool shop lets you design and sell your own custom plush toys

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

We’re big fans of Budsies, custom dolls based on your kids’ own artwork. My kids’ own drawings were lovingly interpreted into adorable stuffed animals by their team a few years ago, and they’re still favorites around our house. So when we heard...

#Hairgoals: 10 cool hair braiding tutorials for girls with all kinds of hair.

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

SMy daughter’s new obsession: hair braiding videos. She’s all over YouTube, checking out the coolest braid styles she can do herself, do to her friends, do to me, do to her great-grandmother…basically anyone too nice or too tired to say no. Truth is,...

How well do Inkbox semi-permanent tattoos work? | Damn You, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Fashion

I’ve never taken the plunge to actually get a real tattoo. While Kristen’s tattoos look amazing, the pain and permanence hold me back. So, when I saw the ads for semi-permanent tattoos from Inkbox in my Facebook feed over and over,  I thought I’d give one...