This year, the Zika virus is on my mind (and everyone else's, I imagine) so I've been avidly researching the best bug sprays for Zika virus protection. It happens that my daughter is extremely allergic to mosquito bites, so when she goes…
If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I'm only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change …
From books full of creative DIY projects to endless coloring pages, I have tracked down some of the absolute coolest activity books for kids, that I think your kids are sure to love as much as mine this summer. After all, I adore the war…
I have big dreams of redesigning my kids' bedrooms with one-of-a-kind, fun furniture that will capture their personalities and make way for the most awesome sleepover destination ever. Which is why my jaw dropped when I saw the amazing V…
We're dying of cuteness over here! Having just taken a look at the brand new collection of cute kids' sneakers from EMU Australia -- oh my goodness. Adorable. I think they're sporty enough for a trip to the playground but stylish enough …
Last fall, two of our editors tried Stitch Fix and gave their totally honest reviews about their experience (one liked it, one didn't). This month a new twist on the popular shopping service trend launched, but this time it's for kids. I…
After ten years of parenting, I thought I had this whole toothbrushing thing figured out. I mean, it's not that hard, compared to say potty training or tying shoelaces. But when my preschooler ended up at the dentist with three cavities,…
You're probably familiar with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- you've seen the ads with the adorably sweet, brave children, featuring Marlo Thomas, daughter of actor and St. Jude's founder Danny Thomas. You may have caught some o…
While I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of horse racing , I do usually pour myself a mint julep and watch the Kentucky Derby (without the hat) each year. My kids and I are fascinated by the sheer beauty of the stunning horses -- an interest …
In my opinion, a good book is a great gift . And since you're probably shopping for Mom this week (but hurry!), I'd recommend you stop by your local bookstore to take a peek at What I Told My Daughter by Nina Tassler. This collection of …
While there are tons of amazing, store-bought Mother's Day cards these days, I love when my kids take the time to create a handmade Mother's Day card for me. It gives them an opportunity to be creative, and feel that pride that comes wit…
I hate to admit it, but every once in a while I find myself fussing at my kids, "Put that book down and come on!" But, I have to say, I truly love when they're nose-deep in a book. And I'm on a lifetime quest to forever encourage my kids…
My kids have gotten to the age where they play sports year-round. Their favorite is basketball, so I don't have as many of those irritating grass and dirt stains that you football and baseball parents have. But wow, the sweat in those je…
If there's one thing that we know every mom wants, it's me-time. Alone time. Mommy time. Call it what you will, it's the gift she may appreciate more than any other. Especially if it's made with her in mind. So if you want to save some m…
I love that it's become par for the course these days to raise our girls with the knowledge that they can do whatever they want and be whomever they aspire to be -- astronaut, organic farmer, singer, plumber, President. And we're all hop…
My kids call my mom Mimi . And my husband's mom is Grama. They also have a Nana, and their cousins have a Honey. They have friends with a Lolly and a Marnie. But we almost never find gifts for our grandmothers with their actual grandmoth…
When both of my big kids became older siblings for the first time, they wanted to take over most of my mothering duties for me. Feeding the baby, changing diapers, and of course, babywearing. I eventually passed an unused baby sling down…
My daughter's ideas for how she wants to decorate her room change daily, sometimes by the hour, so I'm having a hard time keeping up. Does she want turquoise walls, a hand-painted mural, or are we going with that all-white walls and brig…
When my first child was born I had no clue how much my heart could be so full with love . . . or how much my house could be so full of stuff. Bouncers and swings and piles upon piles of diapers and wipes and burp cloths. If space is at a…
We’re entering birthday party season in my house, and as my kids’ party requests are growing more and more over-the-top (rein it in, kiddos), I’m feeling emotional about an amazing charity we discovered just this week, which provides bir…
It takes a lot to wow us when it comes to car seats these days; there are just so many similarities among them, it's rare when one stands out from the crowd. But if I were shopping for a new infant car seat right now -- and (cough) money…
I have always loved the bright, bold patterns from the iconic Finnish design house Marimekko , and now I can refresh our summer wardrobes with some of their famously fun outfits without running up my credit card (well, too high) as Marim…
My husband has a habit of calling our household cleaning supplies "chemicals" -- as in, "Where are the chemicals to clean off the kitchen table?" It kind of drives me crazy because it sounds so harsh . But, of course, he's right. So rece…
I have a new obsession: novels written in verse. Seriously, I'm flying through a few of these books a week and the best part? My kids are too. The fact that these novels are poetic gives them a lyrical beauty that's missing in a lot of p…
