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…
If your child is about to lose a first tooth--or maybe getting ready to lose a second or third--there are so many wonderful tooth fairy traditions you can create besides the old tooth-for-cash swap. Some are old, some new, some crafty, s…
I may in fact be the very last parent to come around on the Twilight Turtle from Cloud B, and its myriad night light variations. But after seeing a few children absolutely go from panicked to peaceful at night with this thing by their be…
I just love a good awards show. The Grammys, Golden Globes, and the Tonys are great, but for me, the Oscars is the ultimate--Hollywood at its finest. If you enjoy celebrating the Academy Awards at home as much as I do, these easy DIY ide…
If your kids love wordplay as much as mine do, then Ann and Nan are Anagrams: A Mixed-Up Word Dilemma is going to be their new favorite book. With more than 101 anagrams hidden throughout the narrative and wonderful illustrations , it's …
We're head over smoochable, pudgy heels for these soft and sweet heirloom leather baby moccasins that will make tiny toes look like blingy candy. And our pals at Freshly Picked make baby moccasins in suede and metallics, too, in case you…
Getting my kids to wear socks indoors takes some serious convincing on my part. They love being being barefoot regardless of how cold the floor is. But the new animal rival Vs. Socks for kids from Hooray Hoopla have finally given them re…
More and more, we're seeing a move away from yellow for "surprise" babies, and toward beautiful heather grays and rich charcoals. Paired with white, it's a little less severe than black and can be and incredibly stylish on either a boy o…
Though it's clear that the Olympic athletes we've been watching at the Sochi Winter Games all want gold, all three of Micro Kickboard's new medal-hued scooters would be winners with my kids, regardless of what color they choose. All dres…
This week at Toy Fair, I must say a progressive mama like me had a much harder time than expected scoping out smart toys for girls that defy the pink aisle. In other words, the girl dolls and figures were wearing something beyond princes…