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20 magnificent children’s books and YA books for Hispanic Heritage Month

20 magnificent children’s books and YA books for Hispanic Heritage Month

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

September means new backpacks and football kickoff and pumpkin spice everything (*insert eyeroll), but mid-month, September becomes Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). So we put together some of our very favorite children’s books, middle...
5 terrific children’s books about 9/11, featuring heroes and helpers

5 terrific children’s books about 9/11, featuring heroes and helpers

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’ve been looking for children’s books about 9/11 because now that 2001 is so far behind us that it feels like “history” to our kids (and now, to some young adults) I want to be sure my kids to really understand the importance of this day. You...
7 creative time-saving hacks to save your back-to-school routine.  | Back to School Guide

7 creative time-saving hacks to save your back-to-school routine. | Back to School Guide

by Kate Etue | Back to School Shopping, DIY, Tips + Tricks

When we think back to school season, we’re also thinking about those time-saving hacks we dust off to ease out of the summer groove and ready for our September (or August!) routines. While our Annual Back to School Guide mostly features the coolest new...
7 smart tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers. (Real tips, not those ridiculous TikTok hacks)

7 smart tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers. (Real tips, not those ridiculous TikTok hacks)

by Kate Etue | Baby, Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

It was time for us to bring back some solid tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers, babies or even older kids. Because this week, we all started seeing this “TikTok hotel hacks” article going around and sheesh! It seems the article was made more for...
10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale, and let’s be honest, we’re all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we were all stuck...
Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.

Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

When I send care packages to my boys at summer camp, I generally include snacks and silly toys for them to goof around with. And in Liz’s post packed with the best ideas for summer camp care packages, she talks a lot about sending fun board games the whole bunk...
5 wonderful new books about spring for kids! YES, it’s finally here!

5 wonderful new books about spring for kids! YES, it’s finally here!

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

It’s spring! Or as this homeschool mom thinks of it, spring book season! So many of us are relieved to have made it through this winter and reap the rewards of longer days, warmer weather, outdoor grilling, maybe some backyard camping, and of course, flowers...
Social media, sexuality and school shootings: Tips for 10 hard talks every parent will have with their kids

Social media, sexuality and school shootings: Tips for 10 hard talks every parent will have with their kids

by Kate Etue | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

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. Which is why we’re sharing these tips for hard talks to have with your kids. There’s something...
What is Juneteenth? 6 great children’s books (and other resources) that explain this important holiday.

What is Juneteenth? 6 great children’s books (and other resources) that explain this important holiday.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

If you want to learn more about Juneteenth as we approach its anniversary, or just want to be sure its history and relevance has a place on your bookshelves, we have found some terrific children’s books about Juneteenth to help. After all, I know a lot of us...
21 cool subscription gifts for men…from fair trade coffee to tech toys and everything in between

21 cool subscription gifts for men…from fair trade coffee to tech toys and everything in between

by Kate Etue | Father's Day Gifts, For the Menfolk

For the perfect gift for a man in your life, or a special dad or grandpa, a subscription gift for men can be the perfect way to show you really really get him. Not only are subscription gifts for men available with basically every theme you can imagine—so...
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