YOXO: Affordable gifts that build imagination. Oh, and maybe a pegasus.
With holidays coming up, we’re seeing a lot more interest in building toys and maker toys, a trend we’ve loved since, well, before it was a trend. And earlier this year at Toy Fair, when I saw the new 5-in-1 pegasus kit from YOXO I thought whoa,...
Little Balena handmade baby blankets. Preppy is back!
Any parent knows the importance of a go-to baby blanket, because a baby blanket is never just a blanket; it’s a play mat, a changing pad, a lovie, a spot for tummy time and sometimes yes, a perfect cover for snuggling up and keeping warm. That’s a lot to...
Fun new parent gift: Peripop is a baby play mat, blanket, and floor cushion all in one.
The nursery in our apartment was used by the previous tenant as a walk-in closet so as you can imagine, it’s small. Every item our baby’s room has to earn its place by either looking great or serving us with high functionality. Ideally both. Sadly this...
A lovely new line of natural baby and pregnancy skincare: Dear Baby
When you are pregnant or have a new baby, you are suddenly super aware of all the ingredients in everything you put in and on your body. Decoding labels can be a chore and while we’re all for splurging when it counts, it’s even nicer when we can...
The cutest new baby and toddler dishes happen to do good for the planet, too.
If your kitchen cabinet is anything like mine, the brightly colored kids cups, bowls and plates have likely taken over. If you’re going to give into the kid stuff (which you probably should, unless you like broken dishes), first check out this fantastic new find...
Lot801: Gender neutral clothes for cool kids that leave the stereotypes behind.
Gender neutral clothes for kids, or unisex, or whatever you want call it — if you are a regular here you know we are all for it. We are always on the hunt for whatever gives kids (and their parents) as many options as possible, from their bookshelves to their...
Tentsile tents may be the coolest tents ever. If you’re okay with heights.
I love camping with my kids. Okay, scratch that. I love the idea of camping with my kids. But sleeping on the ground — not so much. So when I stumbled onto Tentsile tents on the web, I kind of geeked out. I cannot wait to try out one of these tents that...
Cool kids’ tees that help support the endangered animals we love, and make kids feel more empowered too.
We’ve all been saddened by the story of Cecil the Lion this week, and we know a lot of you feel the same way. It’s an especially hard thing to explain to kids who may have heard the news too, since children always have such an an innate fondness for...
Why you’ll eat up Gobble’s adorable cardboard furniture for kids
I have long loved finding unique, eco-friendly, and easy-to-assemble cardboard furniture and toys for kids. But while most of the cardboard items I’ve found to date are unfinished, I’m so intrigued by a new company on Kickstarter that marries adorable...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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