My go-to shops for the best camp basics for kids. Hurry: Big sales now!
It’s that time of year: Camp clothes shopping! Or more accurately, the time I look at the kids’ camp clothing checklist and realize we have outgrown everything and gah, where am I going to get those non-itchy navy shorts again? If you’re like me, I...
Twinning done right, with mom + me shoes from KEDS x Rifle Paper Co.
I’m not necessarily a mom-and-me-outfit kind of mom, but these new adorable mom and me shoes from Keds have me ready to go matchy-matchy with my four-year-old right tis second. Because Keds + Rifle Paper Company + twinning with my preschooler before she gets too...
Hello Kitty Native Shoes just made little feet even more happy this summer
I live in Brooklyn, land of Children Who Live in Native Shoes. (Sorry Crocs.) Whether you live among us or not, if you’re about to buy a pair of these fab, comfy, sneaker-water shoe hybrid shoes in time for summer, you have to check out their new collection of...
Earth Day Pick: The wonderful new Clarks Kids x National Geographic sneaker collection
Today, Clarks Kids announced the launch of their new National Geographic collaboration. I’m so taken with this collection of gorgeous, eco-friendly sneakers, inspired by so many of the planet’s incredible species, all just in time for Earth Day this...
Exclusive look: Get a first peek at June and January’s new swim collection for kids!
Searching for cute, modern swimwear that our kids like as much as we do can be harder than you’d think, but this year I’m excited about the new swim collection from June & January. Even more exciting — we get to give you all the exclusive first...
Why POP light-up sneakers for kids are the hottest thing in kids’ shoes right now.
First, I have to get this out of the way: POP Shoes are not for families who get sticker shock at the price of high-end kids wear. But if you are down with designer stuff here and there, splurge on birthday or holiday gifts, need some crazy cool shoes for a Bar...
Look closely at these new Vans: Yes, those are horses!
If you’ve got a horse lover in your home, I strongly suggest you click immediately over to Vans and snag a pair of these Vans x Molo horse sneakers. Yes, the design may look abstract at first, but if you look closely, you’ll see that this super rad pattern...
21 cool Easter basket ideas under $20 for kids of all ages
Easter is just a few short weeks away, so we’re all thinking about just what we’re going to stuff our kids’ Easter baskets with this year. While there’s nothing wrong with jellybeans and Peeps, maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket...
The awesome Spiderverse t-shirt that reminds us anyone, even Hello Kitty, can wear the mask.
Last week I discovered this fantastic Into the Spiderverse t-shirt on Woot! by comic illustrator Adam Koford (A.K.A. ApeLad), I figured it would be blow up. But now that Into the Spiderverse won the 2019 Oscar for Best Animated Feature last night (and deservedly so!)...
The new clothing line that lets kids protect endangered species in style.
As an animal lover and toddler mom, I am so taken with the new line of animal-adorned clothing in the new collection from Art & Eden and Animal Planet. Not only are the tees and dresses adorable, they help support Project CAT, a World Wildlife Fund initiative...
Why this first bra for girls has a 7,000 person waitlist
I’ve written quite a bit about the genius of Yellowberry bras for girls, the “mom-approved” first (or second) bras created by a teen herself who was not having it with the I wanna look like a Victoria Secret Model style of lacy underthings for 13 and...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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