Inspirational quote art for your home office which may be your forever office: 14 amazing quotes to encourage amazing women

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

She believed she could so she did. My very favorite inspirational quote. The first time I saw it, not long after I had graduated college, it was printed on a funky wooden brooch by an artist at a craft fair. I pinned it to a jacket, and wore it for ages. From then on,...

Take a look at the brand new It’s a Small World baby collection. (And sorry for the earworm.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Even if the song can drive me a little nuts, I’ve always loved It’s a Small World. Disney artist Mary Blair created such iconic concept artwork for the attraction, it still makes my retro-modern heart go all a-flutter. And if I were having babies again...

The soccer balls that let kids show off their skills and their style

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

It’s amazing how few companies are making sports equipment targeted to girls — unless it’s pink or purple or covered in glitter. So I loved discovering KAOS Soccer, a company that blends serious soccer credit with edgy modern design. Not that...

The modern inflatable pools that make you actually want an inflatable pool.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

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...

Artwork honoring the diverse women whose shoulders we all stand on.

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Doing Good

Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women’s March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for my kids. But as much as...

US means all of us

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Doing Good

I was so happy to come across the beautiful US means all of us message, which started as a grassroots campaign from Selman Design to help attack ignorance and fear, especially about the Muslim-American community, while promoting equality and respect for all Americans....

The world’s cutest baby playmats: We found a contender!

by Lexi Petronis | Baby

When you’ve got a baby who’s tummy-timing all over the house, it’s nice to have something for her floor exercises that goes beyond a slippity blanket or boring bath towel. We’ve BTDT and what we wanted for our little ones? Something cushioned,...

3 inspiring ways your kids can design, create and invent using Tinkercad.

by Kristen Chase | DIY, Cool Tech

Last week, we introduced you to 3 cool kid inventors who we actually got to meet and chat with on behalf of our sponsor Autodesk. Well, since then, my tween Quinlan, who actually interviewed the inventors on Facebook Live (so fun!), has been learning how to use...

Gathre’s bonded leather playmats are wipeable, waterproof, and so chic.

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining, Art + Decor, Baby

I can still vividly remember the playdate I had for my toddler the same week we laid new carpet in our house. You know where this is going, right? Within minutes, the mom’s mega-venti-grande-whatever coffee was all over the place. And yes, the stain is still...

The most stylish tummy time blanket we’ve seen in…uh, ever?

by Kate Etue | Baby

After 11 years of parenting, I’m a pretty big believer in not buying baby gear that doesn’t grow with your child. That means floor mats dedicated exclusively to, say, tummy time isn’t at the top of my priority list. (As cute as they may be.) Instead,...