12 fantastic Hanukkah gifts for kids that are cool, not corny
Hanukkah comes early this year — December 2! — so it’s time to start gathering up ideas for cool Hanukkah gifts for kids. While of course every toy, game, accessory or gift can be wrapped up for Hanukkah, I love that we’ve been able to track...
How buying one of our favorite kids’ toys on Veteran’s Day will support deployed military families in a great way.
Each year on Veteran’s Day, we love finding new organizations that support the families of military service men and women. And wow, I am so thrilled to learn about United Through Reading and their 40 Million Stories campaign. This non-profit gives the more than...
This weekend’s GameStop PRO DAYS sale can save you a ton on these hot holiday gifts | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from GameStop If your family has video games, gaming systems, or pop culture tees and gifts (hey there, Fortnite fans!) on their holiday wish lists you’re going to want to check out this weekend’s huge GameStop PRO DAYS sale....
Get well soon Ruth Bader Ginsburg! We need you!
I just received a news alert that our strong, feisty, beloved SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fell and fractured three ribs last night. It’s happened before (she evidently “did not skip a beat” during that time, according to the court because,...
Why this mannequin head is a seriously cool birthday gift for a tween girl
When my daughter came home from camp this summer, all she wanted to do was braid everyone’s hair. Except… none of us really have long enough hair to braid. That’s when I decided to search Amazon for a hair mannequin head so she could braid whenever...
The fun Halloween costume kits kids can DIY themselves — while getting a lesson in STEM
This year, if your kid wants to be a unicorn with a glowing horn or a chomping dinosaur or even a lit-up UFO for Halloween, you can say with all confidence, “Sure, kiddo! And you can even make it yourself.” (If only we could say that about all our family...
Make family night more…disgusting with these 7 popular gross-out games
“Gross” is really having its moment. Last year we saw the pimple popping game as an alternative to fidget spinners, and I have to admit, it made me gag. Now, we’re seeing a new trend in kids’ toys: gross family games. They are seriously ew. But...
Love Every Baby: the beautifully curated toy box subscription by developmental stage
Pretend for a moment you have a personal shopper for your baby — who also happens to have amazing taste and a degree in developmental psychology. Well that’s basically what you get with Love Every Baby, a new subscription service that curates and ships...
7 great new family board games that take 30 minutes or less to play
Raise your hand if you’ve ever “accidentally” bumped your kid’s Candyland piece toward the finish to speed up the game? Hey, I get it. I often like (or need) family board games that are fast to play, too. And it doesn’t change as your...
A Funko Marvel Collector Corps box subscription: Comic geeks rejoice!
If you’re looking for the gift for the wonderfully geeky, Marvel-loving fan in your life who has everything, I found just the thing: The Funko Marvel Collector Corps box subscription, available exclusively from Amazon, looks amazing. CMP is an Amazon and rstyle...
Throw pillows that unfold to become awesome play sets for kids: So great!
Plastic behemoths have pretty much overtaken my home since having a toddler, which means I’m always on the hunt for compact toys. Bonus: They’re soft. And attractive. My latest find? These awesome new Pillow Playsets from Sago, which are now available from...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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