Bevy & Dave makes Black history blocks that help build future leaders, too.
After attending the NY Toy Fair each year, there’s always one product I’m really excited about having discovered, making me want to run back to my laptop and share it with you all immediately. While there were actually quite a few great finds (you...
Chinese Year of the Dog baby gifts: These adorable doggie-themed baby gifts are best in show.
If you happen to be anticipating a new baby this year — whether your own or a friend’s — you’re in luck. Because February 16 marks the of Chinese New Year and the official start of the Year of the Dog, which means you can celebrate...
The modern inflatable pools that make you actually want an inflatable pool.
Inflatable pool floats have certainly got a hipster makeover over the past few years. So why not inflatable pools? Aha! Chicago designer Emily Vaca has created a line of Minnidip Inflatable Pools for that very reason. She stayed away from the traditional rainbow...
10 fun building sets for kids of all ages that make perfect holiday gifts.
We’ve always been big fans of building sets for kids, especially for holiday gifts. Because we’ve found over the past decade or so of parenting, that that they really do give you a whole lot of bang for your buck. Building sets are fun (obvs!), they help...
A huge Black Friday deal on mega-popular kids toys | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from MEGA If you love saving money around the holidays, now’s the perfect time to stock up on gifts your kids will love with some big Black Friday deals on Mega Bloks and Mega Construx products, exclusively at Toys “R” Us....
Check out our top picks for toys and games all 25% off at Target today. YES!
Target rolled exclusive weekend deals every weekend in November and December and as a dedicated Tarzhay shopper, I am all about this! Especially since today’s deal is a whole 25% off toys at Target. What better way to say, “attention holiday shoppers:...
The unicorn donut teether is the It Baby gift of the year
Don’t you love when your favorite trends meld together into one perfect item? In this particular case, we’re talking unicorns and donuts. So of course someone had to go ahead and create a must-have baby item in this new unicorn donut teether. From Loulou...
10 sweet first Easter gifts for the new baby in your life
If the new spring season also means a new baby in your family, don’t miss these 10 sweet first Easter gifts we’ve found at some of our favorite indie shops and makers this year. From keepsake ornaments to baby wraps so cute you won’t be able to...
15 of the coolest bunny gifts for all your kids’ Easter baskets
Are you ready for Easter yet? It’s coming soon. And we’re here for you! I’ve spent hours browsing my favorite indie shops for the coolest bunny gifts for Easter and I’ve found 15 of the most adorable ideas for kids’ Easter baskets. Pick...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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