This is a sponsored message from Monti Kids Kids learn through play. And this is the season so many parents, grandparents, and caregivers have play on our minds. Enter Monti Kids , the only at-home Montessori learning toy subscription pr…
If a dollhouse is on your kids' holiday wish lists, don't forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike dollhouses which come in lots of diffe…
This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here Hitting the stores this Black Friday ? Whether you're braving the crowds or shopping the virtual shelves , you'll want to keep these 6 fun toys on your radar for your holiday gi…
This is a sponsored message from Lakeshore Learning Kids love toys -- all kinds of toys -- and parents love those toys when they get kids excited about learning and building skills they need through play. In fact, learning through play i…
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 t…
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-p…
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 co…
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 GameSto…
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 b…
This year, if your kid wants to be a unicorn with a glowing horn or a chomping dinosaur or even a fairy with motorized wings for Halloween, you can say with all confidence, "Sure, kiddo! And you can even make it yourself." (If only we co…
"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 …
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. CM…
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 ki…
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…
While we eagerly await the third season of Stranger Things , there are a few things we can do to ease our separation anxiety from the show. We can dress like Dustin . We can bake Christmas lights cupcakes . And now, we can even buy our v…
During the summer, my kids have a love affair with water balloons — and why not? They're fun, they cool you down, and your whole purpose is to throw and break them. Bingo! The only problem? Post-water balloons, the yard looks like the re…
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 …
This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here. There are two words moms and dads dread during the long, long days of summer: I'm boooored. That's why seasoned parents have come to understand the importance of fun summer toy…
Not that we ever need an excuse to find our kids some cool DIY Star Wars themed slime recipes. But considering Star Wars lovers everywhere — locally and in galaxies far, far away — are celebrating May the Fourth today, well, it seemed pa…
LEGO just keeps getting more insane -- in the best possible way -- with their new building kits, especially when it comes to the brand new LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster set. You thought the LEGO Millenium Falcon Collectors Set was …
Fun water toys are really having their moment, aren't they? From crazy pool floats to OMG unicorn yard sprinklers , we're not the only ones obsessed. So when we saw these silly swim masks, we knew we had to share with you all! Because it…
These are tough times, which is why now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves – and teach our kids – to keep up the good fight about all the things we care about. But it can be exhausting getting inspired if you’re on a steady die…
As you're going about making your family's summer plans, you're probably thinking to yourself: "Self, you know what this summer really needs? A giant pool float that looks like a rainbow unicorn and can easily fit six people." What, you …
Let's talk about our kids' hygiene for a second, mmkay? Because all four of my kids still prefer baths over showers, and it's kind of driving me crazy; four long consecutive children's bubble baths are simply not practical every night. S…