The Hamilton Funko Pop figures are here, shipping, and we’re helpless to resist them.
Hamilton fans! Drop everything because I’ve just discovered that the Hamilton Funko Pop figures and keychains — you know, the ones that super fans have been eagerly awaiting — are now available and starting to ship earlier than expected. How lucky we...
The new Queer Eye LEGO set is not just about building, but building people up.
I could not be more excited that LEGO just announced a new LEGO Queer Eye set featuring The Fab 5 Loft that’s coming out October 1. – Update: It’s here! – (No pun intended. Seriously I just caught that on the re-read.) haven’t been this...
8 cool fidget toys that aren’t spinners, to help kids of all ages get the wiggles out.
Move over, fidget spinners! Thanks to all the new fidget toys that our kids are loving, you spinners have just been relegated to the junk drawer. (Say hi to those dead batteries for me.) In fact,I think these are even more fun than their predecessors. By now most of...
For every parent who’s yelled about stepping on a LEGO, this new Adidas collection is for you.
What parent among us has not joked, complained, or (possibly) cried about stepping on a LEGO brick at some point since having kids? Exactly. That’s why I’m not sure which I love more — the Adidas x LEGO sneaker collection, featuring sneakers that...
Barbie honors real-life healthcare heroes and wow, more stories like this please.
If the Barbie #ThankYouHeroes initiative isn’t the epitome of our times, in the best possible way, I don’t know what is. Barbie has added all kinds of famous role models to their collection in recent years, and now they’re honoring some global women...
Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp
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 recent post packed with the best ideas for summer camp care packages, she talks a lot about sending fun board games the...
11 of the best Prime Day 2021 Deals from brands we trust. No “ACKHYDRO” or “PROFORL7” or whatever.
Each year, we try to go through all the clutter and crap, and put together the best Amazon Prime Day deals for you. I mean, with all due respect to the “flash deals” on Amazon Prime Day that look like your Great Aunt Hilda just cleaned out her attic, This...
We found a new bike for kids 5-12 that’s made to grow with them — in smarter and safer ways than just raising a seat
We’ve reached peak bike-riding season, but if you’ve been trying to buy a quality kids’ bicycle, they aren’t as easy to find in stock right now as you might thing. (Maybe because it’s peak bike-riding season?) That’s why a new line...
The coolest safe bike helmets for kids. As in, ones they’ll actually want to wear.
The best kids’ bike helmet in the world won’t do any good if your kid doesn’t want to put it on, which is why yes, it matters if they think they have a “cool” bike helmet. We’re here to help! I’ve spent hours searching the...
The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)
When I saw the FUNBOY pool floats my pool envy grew three sizes, because, a flamingo? Flaming lips? A rainbow unicorn? I need to have these in my life right now. And not just because they’re freaking cool. They actually give back in an amazing way too. These...
6 comprehensive bike safety tips for kids, from a serious biking family who knows
After such a long winter, it’s finally bike-riding season: Hooray! And, whoa are you all getting on those bikes! I’ve seen so many kids riding bikes in our neighborhood, that my son’s mountain bike team has doubled in size since last year. Bike shops...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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