15 beautiful Mother’s Day gifts that give back, beautifully | Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
If you’re struggling to shop for Mother’s Day gifts for the mom who has everything, we always say, turn to Mother’s Day gifts that give back in some way. Some of the most memorable gifts our own kids have given us are ones that support other moms and...
8 cool, modern coin banks for kids who have outgrown piggies
The kids in my life aren’t into the whole piggy bank aesthetic anymore. Like, at all. But I think they’d love one of these cool, modern coin bank alternatives to the original to help them save their pennies, dimes, and coveted quarters. It’s a great...
The crazy awesome sidewalk chalk that suddenly has us coveting sidewalk chalk
I thought sidewalk chalk was one of those classic children’s toys that’s kind of beyond reinvention. Au contraire, says Tweemade, the sidewalk chalk company that’s busting the mold with unicorn, donut, letters and numbers, and sushi-shaped chalk....
We’re crushing hard on these nature-inspired handmade blocks.
I took one look at the nature-inspired handmade wooden blocks from Water & Lightning at Toy Fair 2018 and…instant love. These minimalist but colorful stacking blocks feel amazing, are nicely weighted, and the perfect size for both little hands learning to...
Make a lost tooth sweeter with these 9 creative Tooth Fairy traditions.
No matter how hard we try to keep them young, it is a rite of passage for all kids to lose their baby teeth. To make the entire process a little easy for the kids (ahem, okay for us parents, too), here are a few of my favorite picks and traditions to help celebrate...
Handmade play food for kids: 10 of the most adorable shops on Etsy
Kids love playing with real food in the real kitchen, which usually makes…a real mess. To cut down on some of the flour-all-over-the-floor-itis that comes with kids’ cooking, I found some of the cutest play food makers on Etsy. Their creations are so...
15+ fun, affordable Valentine’s Day gifts for kids all under $15 each
Chocolatiers and florists would have us believe Valentine’s Day is all about romance, but we know the truth. It’s all about cutting out 8 zillion classroom valentines. (Ha.) The truth is, when you become a parents, any excuse to shower our kids with a...
Take on 2018 with these 8 pieces of empowering, mood-boosting jewelry
When I saw Etsy editors recommending mood-boosting jewelry for this time of year, I was in. Let’s just say, I’ve felt like Cinderella lately . . . pre-fairy-Godmother. I’m constantly cleaning up after my kids because it’s too cold for them to...
12 creative Valentine’s gifts all supporting indie shops
We can’t believe it’s Valentine’s Day gift time already! And our readers know that we always have an extra big heart (ha) when it comes to sharing handmade gifts from makers, or gifts that support indie shops and businesses. With that in mind, we...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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