These 8 cool new kids’ activity books are screen-free boredom busters for every interest
We’re already hearing, “I’m bored,” from the kids this summer, which is where we turn to all the cool kids’ activity books available. Having a stash around our house for them to choose from is one trick that’s helped around our...
Kindness Crate combines crafting and compassion for kids
This summer, I’m looking for fun new ways to engage my kids’ creativity, despite their best efforts to convince me that more Overwatch is the answer. So when I heard Kindness Crate subscription service, my interest was piqued from the name alone. Every other month,...
7 crazy lawn sprinklers that will get your kids outside all summer long.
We have found some of the OMG, craziest, fun lawn sprinklers for kids this summer, because come on, don’t you need more silly, crazy fun in your life? We know we do. With one initial investment (ranging from small to oof in the options we’ve found), your...
What is Juneteenth? 4 great children’s books that explain this important holiday.
If you want to learn more about Juneteenth, or just want to be sure its history and relevance has a place on your bookshelves, we have children’s books about Juneteenth to help. After all, I know a lot of us (embarrassingly) don’t hear much about...
An honest review of the new Infinitely LOFT subscription rental service. Is it for you?
If you’re into the idea of staying out of stores but still keeping your wardrobe up to date, we may have a new option for you beyond StitchFix and Rent the Runway. I’ve recently had a chance to try out Infinitely LOFT, which allows you to borrow 3 items...
19 incredibly cool gifts for dads who love the outdoors | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019
This Father’s Day, if you’re shopping for a dad who loves the outdoors — and struggling a little — I feel you! My husband would rather take my kids hiking and camping than pretty much anything else, and I love that so much. And yet it can be...
The National Parks Junior Ranger Program is a brilliant and easy way to get kids excited about your next family vacation
If you’re planning a family trip to one of our amazing national parks this summer, I want to recommend that you schedule some time to let your kids take part in the National Parks Junior Ranger program. This is a wonderful educational program that helps kids...
Social media, sexuality and school shootings: Tips for 10 hard talks every parent will have with their kids
I’ve happily left the diapers-and-bottles behind, and I’ve entered the parenting stage that involves a lot more talking about the important issues in my kids’ lives — and in the world around them. As hard as it can be sometimes, and I’ve...
10 brilliant subscription gifts for Mother’s Day that shower her with love all year long | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Remember when book-of-the-month-club and Columbia House were pretty much the only subscription gifts around? OMG, we’ve come a long way. Now there are subscription gifts for pretty much any hobby or interest, and they make a wonderful gift idea for...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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