One of my favorite trends for kids this spring, besides the whole dip-dye ombre look, is floral clothes. Normally I think of them as a little twee, but what I'm seeing is bold, fun without frills, and nothing like what Laura Ingalls wore…
Well, here's your first look. (Second if you count our photo on Pinterest from Toy Fair .) Itchy! Scratchy! Millhouse! Nelson! Krusty! Apu! Burns! Plus? Actual Simpsons family members. Is there anything else more to say? Yeah, probably n…
We are talking about getting a dog, which makes it official: No more babies for this household. And I'm pretty much okay with that fact until I see a store like YarnBall Stories . This absolutely adorable Etsy shop has safe and soft croc…
We've come a long way from the days our readers asked us to find a dinosaur dress for girls and it took a little bit of digging. Now the pendulum is swinging the other way with a clever company called Quirkie Kids which is making pink te…
I have three just-a-wee-bit-obsessed Minecraft fans who would love nothing more than a Minecraft birthday party, to celebrate their big days surrounded by their favorite virtual world. Oh, you too? Then keep reading for some of my favori…
I've come to understand that for tweens, creating a love of history is often about making it as salacious and entertaining as possible. The British creators of Horrible Histories have nailed that genre, with a successful series of illust…
Origami is always in, so we're not surprised that our talented designer pals at Wee Gallery have devised a way to wear it--in Origami Tattoo form. Whether you're still into foxes (because I'm always into foxes) or love the classic peace …
Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny were among the regular read-aloud books in my home for a very long time. So I am thrilled for her old and new fans alike that Goodnight Songs , a treasure trove of poems from the late Margaret Wise Br…
Safari prints are going to be a big trend this spring, but that doesn't mean dressing your kid like a wannabe Real Housewife. (I'll stop there. I've said too much already. ) There are some really adorable prints and patterns on kids' clo…
I still stand by Corolle baby dolls as the best of the bigger brands. Designed in France and smelling lightly of vanilla, they're really everything you want a doll to be. Unless when you're looking for the best dolls for 5-year olds who …
Even as cold as it still is in my neck of the woods, my three girls are insistent on wearing skirts and dresses, which means leggings and tights are a must. I've definitely seen my fair share of cool tights for girls , but since discover…
Finding t-shirts I actually like for my boys has become something of a challenge. They gravitate between wanting to wear soccer jerseys or tees emblazoned with their favorite superhero on their chests. I pick and choose my battles, so I …
Oh, those shiny, shiny cans of soda pop that your children look at so longingly. Wouldn't it be nice if they could have the shiny outside without the sugar inside? Well, thanks to the clever design of these Cozy Cans reusable drink cups …
We're parents too. We sure know that leaving baby overnight for the first time can be a tough--very tough--decision. But if you've got family or close friends near by and willing, it can be an opportunity to catch up on sleep (the gift t…
While I have finally come around to accept my daughter's affinity for American Girl Dolls , suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection . I cannot…
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero , Lego , or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry u…
I discovered the wonderful work of the Kenyan rescue charity, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , several years ago, when my parents fostered an orphaned baby elephant on behalf of my children. We continue to follow Kenze 's progress to…
I was so excited to be introduced to the affordable, very wearable Gorjana jewelry by a friend whose necklace I couldn't stop ogling. Of course the one she wore is no longer online (d'oh) but so much in the shop caught my eye, like this …
Since Pantone released their it colors for spring 2014, the stunning shade I've been most taken with is Pantone Orchid . This bold, not-quite-lavender purple is great for boys and girls, which is why we're seeing it all over the spring c…
Whether you've got boys or girls, there are so many great superhero party ideas out there, especially considering it's one of those party themes that remains popular every year. The great news is, you don't need to spend a fortune to thr…
Based on the number of awesome-looking, well-made wooden doctor's kits we saw at Toy Fair , we expect that a lot of kids will have fun taking care of all their new patients. Here's a recap of some of the nicest doctor's kits for kids tha…
If you don't know what totes adorbs means, the Earth Cadets shop will show it to you (Or, a teen who you wish would talk like someone from Earth) with a selection of wildly cool onesies for babies. From organic cotton one-pieces and adul…
Oh you knew I'd go there with the headline, didn't you? What can I say, just as I said in my Lego Movie review , the song has been stuck in my head for life. Another thing you probably knew: the Lego Movie sets were not long to follow th…
We remember when play dates were just called "hey, let's invite Jennifer over." But now play dates are an actual Thing, and the very first one with your baby can provoke a little anxiety. Though it doesn't have to; it's a fun excuse to g…