An edgy diaper bag alternative for dads not down with the diaper bag thing.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I really like the collection of Brooklyn Backpacks with laptop sleeve from California indie biz, Rareform They’re made from upcycled billboards (yay, eco-friendly!) with typography and graphics that give them an edgy look and feel, and ensuring no two are the...

How to create a capsule wardrobe for kids. Even kids obsessed with their clothes.

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Storage + Organization

I am happy to admit it: Marie Kondo is my guru. I love the concepts of capsule wardrobes, minimalist decor and paring down the clutter in my life overall. There is very little in my home that stresses me out more than piles of stuff — which is why I have done...

What’s better than safe, kid-friendly nail polish? Safe, kid-friendly nail polish you can wash off with water.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

My daughter loves nail polish, but she’s not so crazy about taking it off once it starts to chip. As for me, I cringe a little when I soak her little kid fingers with strong nail polish remover. Because, chemicals. Right? So I love our latest discovery:...

Exquisite gifts that give back from a shop you need to bookmark, stat.

by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Style + Beauty, Baby, Kid Style

I am so glad to have discovered Shopping For A Change because hey, I love to shop. Even more so when I can feel good knowing my purchases really make a difference for people in need. Every gorgeous item you’ll find at this online shop from housewares to jewelry...

Organic kids and baby clothing: 7 labels we love in every price range

by Kate Etue | Kid Style, Baby

The spring cleaning bug has hit, and I’m getting ready to tackle my kids’ closets. It’s a big job. And today of all days, being that it’s Earth Day, I’m inspired to think greener when it comes to my kids’ clothes. While I’m...

3 of our new favorite green cleaning products that actually work

by Kate Etue | Storage + Organization

I tend to get headaches when I use strong chemical cleaning products, especially when I’m cleaning a small space, like my bathroom, which is why I really do favor green cleaning products under one condition: they have to work. And since it’s time for some...

The first reusable tampon applicator: Would you? Could you?

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Our Facebook fans pretty much went nuts discussing (okay, debating) our thorough, honest review of THINX Period Underwear this past year, and now the woman-run period innovation company is back with the upcoming launch RETA, the first reusable tampon applicator. Yep....

Send some pampering to a mama-to-be with The Stork Bag subscription service

by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Finally escaping the morning sickness and extreme fatigue routine of the first trimester of my pregnancy has been a big reward in and of itself. And while I’m finding the second trimester and its nesting phase to be so much more enjoyable, it too brings its own...

The best non-toxic nail polish brands for kids, in colors we can wear too.

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics

Even though I’m a first-time mom-to-be, I feel like I’m already an expert on the best non-toxic nail polishes for kids. I adore painting my nieces’ nails; it’s such a fun bonding activity, and they love it too, especially when we can wear the...

The Taga family bike is back, and more affordable. Well…relatively.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby

Back in 2014, Kate spent some time with the original Taga Bike with some pretty stellar results, and I’m not the least bit surprised she fell for this cool family bike. It’s brilliantly designed, can ferry up to two kids in the front compartment where...