9 clever, cool kids’ tees for book lovers | Back to School Guide 2018
We of course love t-shirts for our kids featuring their favorite superheroes, pop culture references, rock bands, and athletes. And our kids love them too. But there’s something extra special about the t-shirts that show the world who our kids are, and not just...
Beyond loveys: 11 sweet comfort items to send kids to school with fewer worries | Back to School Guide 2018
Lately I’ve been thinking about the kinds of comfort items I can pack to help relieve some of my son’s back-to-school anxiety. He’s starting preschool for the first time (wow!) which means I’m expecting knots in the stomach, sweaty hands, and...
This Ruth Bader Ginsburg paint-by-numbers kit is the craft of the year
Ever since Ruth Bader Ginsburg pledged to remain on the Supreme Court until at least turning 90, she’s solidified her role even further as a heroic icon to so many of us. As if such a thing were even possible! So of course I fell in love with this Notorious RBG...
NBC’s Making It contestant Robert Mahar reveals one brilliant thing parents should do to bring out creativity in their kids
Imagine how thrilled we were to learn that our old friend and popular cool mom pick Robert Mahar was a contestant on the popular new NBC DIY craft show Making It. Yes, there might have been squealing involved. We’ve known him since we started our site 12 years...
Personalized keychains and backpack charms to send kids back to school with a smile
It’s an annual tradition for us that when it’s back-to-school season, each kid gets to pick out one charm or backpack charm to hang on their backpacks. In a desperate attempt to steer my youngest from a poop emoji squishie (sigh), I may point her towards...
The most stylish summer totes under $50 right now, for the beach and beyond
Along with cool sunnies, a good beach read and sunscreen with a high SPF, the perfect summer tote is an important summer essential. It needs to be big enough to hold everything you (and your kids) will need for a day out, be durable enough to handle some sand and sea,...
I Really DO Care. Do U? Then, great! Here’s a shirt for you.
Well, that was fast! It hasn’t been six hours since Melania Trump was photographed wearing a Zara bomber jacket with the questionable message, I Really Don’t Care. Do U? on her way (of all things) to meet migrant children who have been detained and...
12 of the absolute best daddy and me tees for Father’s Day | Gift Guide 2018
Father’s Day of course means daddy-kid photo opps, and for some of us, that means daddy and me tees. So I’ve looked around for some creative, cool options and honestly, I think some of these daddy and me tees are the best anywhere. In other words, no...
Cool Father’s Day jewelry and accessory gifts, from sporty to chic | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Our 2018 Father’s Day gift guide is packed with meaningful gift ideas from adorable DIY projects the kids can make to creative gifts for the dad who has everything. And now, we’re taking a look at great Father’s Day jewelry and accessories for men....Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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