7 of the absolute coolest new ride-on toys for kids. Let’s get cruisin’!
With a hint of spring in the air, it’s time to take stock of the cool ride-on toys out there so that our kids can stop hibernating with their handhelds and enjoy the great outdoors instead by pedaling, gliding and zooming around our sidewalks and driveways. And...
Maternity clothes you’ll want to wear even if you’re not pregnant.
Ever had that feeling of irritable jealousy when you caught your pregnant friend still rocking cute cotton dresses and jeans without expandable waists? Yep, me too. In a blink of an eye I was in clothes that made me look like I was due any moment. . . and let’s...
The souvenir box that keeps you organized. No more parenting memory fails.
Though I’ve saved that first tooth, first snip of hair, and various other “firsts” from the early years with my three kids, the memories are scattered in various books, boxes, and envelopes tucked away in drawers and closets for, you know,...
Make your dreariest mornings a whole lot brighter with these 5 mugs. (Coffee helps too.)
We could all use a little nudge to get moving some mornings, especially after a horrible night sleep with a teething infant or a sick child. And what’s way more helpful than a friend chanting “it takes a village,” or your partner reminding you...
Making chemistry more fun with My First Science Textbooks
Anyone of us parents who can still recite the Preamble to the Constitution thanks to the animated shorts of Schoolhouse Rock knows how much kids can learn (and retain) when information is presented in the right way, a.k.a, learning without realizing you’re...
One of the trendiest clothing brands for kids just got super affordable. Parents rejoice!
We have loved Pink Chicken‘s beautifully made, non-fussy dresses and tunics for so many years. I remember Liz once showing off one of her favorite dresses that had been passed from child to child and was still going strong many years later. (Editor’s Note:...
Have bike, will travel: The super cool Durban bikes
Anyone who has seen my garage knows that we do not lack for bicycles. But, I always wished for a bike small enough to just toss into the trunk of my car alongside the kids’ scooters for weekend rides in the park or on the boardwalk. Which is why I was extremely...
The prettiest floral rain coats for spring that our girls will think are really cool
Everything’s coming up roses… and daisies and poppies and all the other flowers of springtime. And, lucky for our girls, we’re seeing these fashionable florals all over the most stylish rain coats of the season. Enjoy a burst of color on even the...
We heart the new personalized emoji labels from Mabel’s Labels
We all have hearts in our eyes over Mabel’s Labels’ latest design: personalized Emoji name labels for our kids’ water bottles, backpacks, toys, and — of course — favorite texting device. With three designs to choose from, parents can pick...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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