As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don't include "twerking"), and to get them excited about their potential, I'm so delighted to find a new website that helps do tho…
I know I know, kids get so much candy on Halloween that sometimes it's fun to find treats and goodie bag ideas that don't involve candy at all. Sometimes, yes, and sometimes now. Instead of handing out plain ol' bags of candy, here are a…
Because I have a thing for typographical art, I'm geeking out over the typography shop online at Fab right now. There's so much cool stuff to see right now, from prints of the litograph book shirts we recently featured, to lots of cool t…
Ever since the AAP changed the car seat recommendations for children, kids are staying in rear facing car seats and eventually, booster seats, even longer. So I'm happy to find a car seat accessory for dolls, which can help kids understa…
If you're looking for a unique nursery decor idea, sometimes the best inspiration can be found right in your grandparents' attic--if you're lucky. I love the look of vintage toys framed as cool artwork for a baby's room, or placed on boo…
You could say a few of us here have become quite the evangelists for Rent the Runway. After seeing Kristen strut her stuff on a Las Vegas business trip in two gorgeous designer dresses, I tried it myself for an event this past spring, an…
I will admit that we have been completely holding back on posting Halloween decor and craft ideas just yet. Can't we get through September yet? Well, we guess not. Because Martha Stewart's Halloween Issue just hit the stands, and we've g…
We always love websites with gifts that give back, and now there's another one that's not just all about do-gooding, but selling truly fabulous products. Let's just say you're not going to have to click all that much to find something yo…
We're always on the lookout for wonderful wooden, eco-friendly kids' toys as an alternative to the plastic stuff that seems to be eating up the toy store aisles more and more each year. Etsy is always a great place to turn , and this won…
There are lots of back to school kids' clothing trends that we're really liking this year, but one of them: the return of the star. The classic five-point star is showing up everywhere from the mass stores to the hottest kids' brands, lo…
We have always had a fondness for wooden toys for babies. There's something so satisfying about them in every way, and they really hold up as heirlooms years later--I've got my own from 8 years ago that still look amazing on a shelf, and…
I swear I am not Alarmist Mom. I did not plug every outlet when my kids were toddlers and my jeans were the only pacifier sterilizer I owned. But one thing I knew is that I didn't want my kids sucking on keys, knowing that real keys may …
Now that my oldest is eight and reading full-on chapter books, it's hard to find a kids' book that will captivate her, her first-grade sister, and younger cousins who come to visit too. But that's just what author Lola M. Schaefer manage…
Back when we started this site in 2006 (and we have the archives to prove it), messages for kids were all about irony, irreverence and sass. Over the years, it's been thrilling to see the trend turn towards positivity, encouragement and …
This week on Brika, I was so happy to discover the beautiful work of stationer Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. There's so much to love in her shop, but what really caught my eye was this great DIY kit for your next baby shower. The DIY It's…
Soooo maybe your eyes need a little help like mine. Blame it on lack of sleep or parenting--way easier on the ego than blaming it on age. I found a really nice little eyecare system from Bliss that's been a pleasure to use. I've been a l…
Heaven knows we've featured plenty of tees and artwork featuring empowering messages for kids. Now we're adding socks to the lineup. I really like the premise behind the Notes to Self Socks founded by mom Laura Schmidt. They offer simple…
featured partner If you're looking for a list of the Best Toys for Kids , we've found a great one featuring tons of the smaller brands we love, curated by the indie retailers who actually sell them and interact with parents and other cus…
Whether or not your preschooler actually sleeps during naptime, their teachers will attempt to make such a thing happen. (My kids? Never.) If you have sewing skills, there's something really sweet about making your own napmat for little …
After a summer of wild and crazy hair (hey, that's what summer's for, right?) it's been a little tough getting my girls back in the groove of sleek ponytails and neat hairbands for schools. To say nothing of those brushes that could use …
There's something nice about waking up to a little notice in our inboxes that every single thing at Fab , one of our favorite online sale sites, is an extra 25% off today. I hardly know where to begin. Looking around, I don't know where …
Egg Press has been a favorite stationery and card shop of ours for a while, and their new baby announcements just keep them on top of the list in our minds. These scallop-edged baby announcements from Egg Press are just delicious. They'r…
Even as we still mourn the demise of Cookie Magazine (long live Cookie and their awesome $13,000 children's outfit recommendations) it's nice to see so many free online magazines for parents popping up like Lille Nord and Moomah . And no…
Browsing around Etsy as I am apt to do...oh, every hour or so, I discovered the wonderful Swear To Mod shop, featuring so much of the mid-century, 60's, and 70's housewares and art that I love. Only this experience was a little different…
