Pixar’s Brave review – A princess movie without a handsome prince
It’s kind of hard to believe that Disney produced the wonderful new “princess” movie Brave. After all, there’s no handsome prince, no fantasy dance scene in a sweeping gown, and no dead mother. What there is is a strong (super strong) female...
More bathing suits for little girls that are big on style, not skin
I’m so happy to know that our recent post on appropriate swimsuits for little girls was so well-received! Also glad to know it’s not just us that’s thinking our girls can still be girls for a good while longer–there’s plenty of time later...
Goody bag gift ideas for kids: ready-made crafty party packs
I haven’t thrown that many birthday parties for my kids and it’s like I’m already out of goody bag gift ideas. It might be easier if you have a theme in mind–wands and a spell book for a Harry Potter Party, a toy boat for a sailboat themed...
Mini vintage rag dolls that inspire huge love
When I brought home a Best Pals rag doll for my youngest daughter, I had no idea it would end up becoming one of her very favorite of many (many) dolls an stuffed animals. I mean, clearly I loved the simplicity of the design and the wonderful backstory behind its...
Fairends hats – not your av-er-age baseball cap
Here’s a little hipster tip for you that I picked up from those who know way better than I. Ironic trucker hats: out. Structured hats: in. Which is probably why the gorgeous adult and kids caps from Fairends are getting attention from the likes of Jack Spade...
Ubbi – Building a better diaper pail
The best diaper pail is the kind of topic that inspires some raging debates on mom message boards. They’re essential. They’re a waste of money. They’re too expensive. I couldn’t live without it. So what’s a first-time mama to do? My...
Reinventing the beach towel
It’s not too often that I get excited about a beach towel for kids. Yes, I get it – some have cuter patterns or whatever. But in the case of Towelmate, they really did reinvent the beach towel for both kids and adults–and it’s awesome. Hit the...
Target and Gwen Stefani launch Pride shirts to support kids and families. (And we’re proud of them!)
This month being National Pride Month, and we all being proud supporters of kids in all kinds of loving families–well, we’re thrilled to see Target’s new Pride Collection of tees that helps support a really amazing cause: kids. 100% of the purchase...
Well Helloooo, Kitty
I have a thing for Hello Kitty (as you may well know) and I also have a thing for Vans. [see more awesome kicks after the jump!] The collection of Hello Kitty Vans Sneakers for kids is adorable, as you’d expect, but I think what I like more is that they’re...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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