20 of the absolute coolest mermaid gifts for kids. And uh, maybe adults.
I’ve had the best time searching for the coolest mermaid gifts for some of the mermaid obsessed kids in my life. After all, the mermaid trend shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. So this summer we’re diving in with head-first with 17 cool mermaid gift...
CHNGE is more than hip organic streetwear, it could change business practice as we know it.
We’ve always talked about conscientious consumerism around here — buy fewer things, but love all of them — and wearing fashion from companies we feel amazing about supporting. The newest addition to our closets: CHNGE, a hip new streetwear brand...
Looking for kids’ Crocs alternatives? We’ve found 6 sturdy sandals that are ready for adventure.
Wanna talk Crocs alternatives for kids? I am here for you! As someone who wore Crocs once upon a time, I know that despite some of the benefits, they’re not the most durable or supportive kids’ shoes, let alone safe — plenty of camps and schools have...
Sales! Sales Sales! Here’s what to buy your kids right now because, ZOMG.
Just a friendly public service announcement here that OMG, you guys (that’s like my favorite expression, don’t judge) right now is the time to load up on kids’ snow gear on sale for next year. I was actually shopping around for some good deals on...
5 versatile spring dresses for girls, with tips for dressing them up for Easter.
I’m all about finding versatile spring dresses for my girls, even when it comes to Easter dresses. Spending a ton of money on frilly, crinoline-lined dresses for Easter when my girls are unlikely to ever wear them again isn’t really my thing. (Mama would...
12 crazy-cool patterned rain boots for toddlers, all under $30. Including the new Hunter for Target boots!
In keeping with the crazy sock trend that shows no sign of waning, we’re seeing super fun patterns of rain boots for toddlers this year and we love it! – Now updated to include the new Hunter for Target rain boot collection! – Yep, it’s...
How these chalkboard t-shirts are encouraging kids’ creativity – and their activism.
When I discovered the Chalk of the Town t-shirts at Toy Fair 2018, I was so excited! The basics: chalkboard shapes like talk bubbles or hearts on a tee, that kids can write on with chalk markers, wash…then start all over again. Right away, I exclaimed that my...
This new kids’ clothing is as awesome as the artists on it.
As much as we love kids’ clothing with cutie-pie prints and patterns (seriously, rainbows and unicorns — love), we’re blown away when prints and patterns get a little deeper. Glorious case in point: the Artists in History print in Kira Kids’ new...
Why dress like a Kardashian when you can dress like Dustin Henderson?
When Dustin wore a retro purple Thunder Lizard dinosaur sweatshirt from the Science Museum of Minnesota in season one of Stranger Things, fans cleaned out the museum’s supply of Dustin’s dinosaur sweatshirts faster than you can say NO BARB, STAY AWAY FROM...
The gift for the kid who has everything: A stylish clothing subscription box that gives back
We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14. What’s especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new item of clothing will be...
5 bright and colorful snow boots for kids, to beat the winter drab
It’s getting chilly outside, and we’ve even had snow in the forecast down here in Nashville! (Although it missed us, whew.) So, I guess it’s time to start thinking about kids’ snow boots for the winter, for those of us who never think about...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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