Modern baby blankets – I’ll take one of each, please

by Kirsten | Baby, Kid Style

When giving a gift to an expecting mother, I prefer finding something that’s of very good quality, a reasonable price point and aesthetically pretty–but practical at the same time. Fortunately, those three thing are becoming easier to find all together....

How does your garden grow? With SeedBallz

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

If there are three things I was sure would never happen in my life, it would be: 1) writing the word “SeedBallz”; 2) knowing what to do with something called SeedBallz; 3) having kids who would fall in love with something called SeedBallz.The lesson? Never...

Make every outfit itch-free for sensitive kids

by Mir | Kid Style

Listen, there are some fabulous clothing companies out there who are making cute kids’ clothes with sensory sensitivities in mind (oh, Soft Clothing, how we love thee). But sometimes your kiddo has to wear something specific, like a school uniform. Or he has a...

7 adorable mermaid toys and gifts that have nothing to do with Ariel Barbie

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

What’s that old adage about how spring is coming, and a young girl’s thoughts turn to mermaids? Oh right, that’s not an adage. Still, my girls seem to be extra interested in them these days, and I’m happy to see so many cropping up that...

Gardening. You know, for kids.

by Barbara | Kid Style

I’m not the best gardener — my entire vegetable haul, from June to September probably equals little more than one large salad — but gardening really is good for the soul. And, there are always gardening chores that even the smallest kiddos can do,...

Fedoras for boys – so much cooler than trucker hats

by Eva Glettner | Kid Style

My boys dig hats, and I must admit, I love when they rock them. A cool lid can provide the perfect pop to any outfit–but it’s gotta be the just the right size otherwise it just looks like something out of a dress up closet. That’s why I love finding...

The Beastie Boys Adam Yauch – Parents everywhere will miss you

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

Yesterday, Beastie Boys lovers everywhere collectively gasped with the passing of Adam Yauch. For so many of us, MCA will live on in our MP3 players and iPods–and for some of us, in our mix tapes that are still packed away in boxes somewhere. To celebrate his...

Creating chalk roads with 100% fewer backaches

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Around the same time our daffodils appear, the kids drag their big bucket of chalk out onto our driveway to create an elaborate chalk city. And while I love that we all get out into the fresh air, have you ever tried to help draw a road with a 4-inch piece of chalk on...

Flower power!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

I admit that I’m not much of a floral person when it comes to clothes–a bit of a challenge considering I’ve got three girls to dress in a season where flowers are the hottest thing next to neon. However, when I caught a peek at this adorable one...

123’s with Orla Kiely

by Stephanie Mayers | Books for Kids

London designer Orla Kiely has had me under her spell for a few years now. I have always found her patterns and designs bursting with life, color, energy and a wonderful sense of playfulness. Orla has shown her love to mommies before with her gorgeous line of diaper...

First Communion Gift Ideas? Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

My 8 year old niece is about to celebrate her First Communion, and I don’t have any good gift ideas. Can you help? Thanks, Sarah I don’t remember much about my First Communion oh-so-many-years-ago, but I think my relatives gave me cards with a few dollars...

Insanely soft leggings for little crawlers

by Melissa | Baby, Kid Style

My one-year-old is a lightning fast crawler and he has the dirty knees to prove it. So I’m a big fan of baby leggings for more than mere fashion, especially when they’re as uber-soft as this new option. The new Leggies Legwarmers from Little Giraffe are...