Help your kids navigate the hell of middle school with the new graphic novel from the author of Roller Girl.

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

Let’s be honest, middle school sucks in more ways than we can count. Which is probably why so many of us relate to the plight of outsider-turned-insider-turned-outsider-again heroines like Cady Haron of Mean Girls, Heathers’ Veronica Sawyer, or Laney Boggs...

5 hot fall lip trends you can totally wear every day. Hey, if we can, you can!

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

As much as I’m obsessed with beauty products and keeping up with make-up trends, I feel like most of them are for people with tons of time (and well, expendable income). And let’s be honest, lately, I feel like they’re meant to stay on the runway, or...

The 2017 National Book Award finalists that YA lovers will want to get their hands on now.

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids

The 2017 National Book Awards have just been announced, in time for those crisp autumn nights cuddling up with a good book. And while you should check out all the finalists  in the fiction and nonfiction categories, we’re sharing the Young People’s...

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...

A new all-ages Star Wars comic book gives you a quick fix before Last Jedi

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

The moment The Force Awakens movie introduced me to Rey, I wanted to know more. Who was this young brave scavenger? Where was her family? What is in that green portion bread she’s eating? Luckily for fans like me, there’s a new Star Wars Adventures comic...

Cool skull school supplies for our edgy kids | Back to School Guide 2017

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

In our most recent back to school shopping guide post, we focused on the 23 of the cutest animal school supplies featuring kawaii creatures of all kind. And wow, they are cute! But for some of our kids, it takes a skull (crossbones optional) on their school supplies...

23 of the absolute cutest animal school supplies | Back to School Guide 2017

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

Kids outgrow trends so fast, there’s something wonderful about animals, which our little kids love — and our tweens and teens too. So next up in our 2017 Back-to-School Shopping Guide, we’ve put together a selection of the absolutely most adorable...

23 of the coolest Wonder Woman school supplies | Back to School Guide 2017

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

I think it’s safe to say that this is the year of Wonder Woman. Okay, so on this site, every year has been the year of Wonder Woman, but with the hit movie introducing her to a new generation, our kids are clamoring for Wonder Woman gear for back-to-school that...

How well do Inkbox semi-permanent tattoos work? | Damn You, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Fashion

I’ve never taken the plunge to actually get a real tattoo. While Kristen’s tattoos look amazing, the pain and permanence hold me back. So, when I saw the ads for semi-permanent tattoos from Inkbox in my Facebook feed over and over,  I thought I’d give one...

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:...