One more way for kids to show their love for animals is to save them

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

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 this day and we love the...

1, 2, 3, 4 I declare a foot war

by Melissa | Kid Style

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 reason to keep their socks on. We...

Cute animal pillows for your kids’ rooms get way more funky. And we like it.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I stumbled across these bold, modern, graphic animal throw pillows for children’s rooms online at Ferm Living tonight and am instantly smitten. They are a playful but not childish way to decorate a couch or armchair in your kids’ playroom or in the rocker...

Baby Penguins: Two happy little books for Penguin Awareness Day

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

Yesterday was Penguin Awareness Day, but you probably already knew that. (Right.) Still, how fun is a day celebrating penguins? At my house, we read one of our new favorite picture books, Baby Penguins Everywhere by Melissa Guion. Here, Mama penguin has lots and lots...

10 of the most awesome alphabet posters for nurseries of any style

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

It’s no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we’ve got an ABC poster you’ll love.   1. The...

Modern nursery decor to welcome babies, without a princess crown or a train in sight.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

It’s been a while since I found handmade modern nursery decor and crib bedding that made me yearn (almost) for an opportunity to redecorate a nursery, and I’ve definitely found it with the Ivie Baby Etsy Shop. You can choose from tons of modern designs. I...

Outstanding ideas for that last-minute charitable contribution for the year

by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good

Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don’t forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff’s favorite charities that could use...

We know what the fox says. And we know his preferred ride: the special-edition stroller from Mamas & Papas

by Stephanie Slate | Baby

I know it doesn’t technically appear in the Chinese Zodiac, but I really do think that 2013 was the Year of the Fox. That cute bushy tail. The little pointy nose. And, of course, the song that my kids won’t stop singing. So I think Mamas & Papas have...

Meet (and possibly chew on) Reba the Wooden Reindeer

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But do you know Reba? You should. She’s a great gift for the little person in your life who likes handmade wooden toys on wheels. Reba the Wooden Reindeer comes to you from Imagination Kids, a mom-and-pop Etsy...

Wild things, you make our heart sing with this gorgeous picture book

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but that’s exactly what I did when this fabulous new picture book arrived on my doorstep this week. I could instantly tell we were going to love it. And we did! Everyone in the nameless town where Mr. Tiger...