How to make a DIY Thankful Turkey with your kids in 4 (very) easy steps.

by Kate Etue | DIY

Our favorite crafts around here are simple ones that don’t require an MFA, and it’s a big bonus when we don’t even have to head to the craft store for supplies. And if these crafts help us have conversations about the world around us, allow our...

Not Parent Approved: Like Cards Against Humanity…for kids.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

With the massive popularity of Cards Against Humanity, it was only a matter of time before someone created a G-rated (ok, G-rated-ish) adaptation that pays homage to its irreverent mastery. Enter Not Parent Approved, a truly hilarious, very clever family card game...

Move over family movie night — we found 4 fun art activity books the whole family can enjoy together.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

In an effort to reduce screentime at home, especially with Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks around the bend, I’ve been stocking up on some arts and crafts-type activity books for kids. Instead of everyone sitting on the couch, looking at their own devices, now...

The subscription box for kids that ships pure imagination

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

In a world where a quick Google search can answer even the toughest question in just seconds, we love the delicious act of waiting for a surprise in the mail. But while most subscription boxes give you a pretty good idea of what to expect (makeup and books, hooray!),...

9 easy Halloween games for kids that will make your party the best on the block

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I’m barely getting to the store before all the good candy is gone, so I’m definitely not looking for over-the-top complicated crafts and activities that are going to impress my friends at our annual Halloween party. And when I’m charged with bringing...

15 not-so-scary Halloween crafts and treats for kids who want the fun without the nightmares.

by Kate Etue | DIY

Not everyone has kids that want scary Halloween decorations around the house. Like mine, for example. Hosting a trick-or-treat party is one of my kids’ favorite traditions of the year, and they totally love Halloween, but they’d prefer we do more non-scary...

Handmade Charlotte Kids: Fun activity kits and art supplies at crazy affordable prices

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

With the cooler weather around the corner, we’ve got one terrific way to get ready for lots of indoor play: The fun new craft kits and art supplies from our most excellent sponsor, Handmade Charlotte Kids, now available at Michael’s stores nationwide, and...

Turn signal gloves, inflatable helmets and other cool bike safety gear for the whole family

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

This summer my family hit a new milestone on our bikes: my youngest learned to ride without training wheels, and my oldest is now big enough to be trusted to ride his bike a couple blocks to his friend’s house on his own. (Although I still sit next to the phone...

The (totally evil) family tabletop game for wicked word nerds and master strategists.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Entertainment + Media

If your family is divided by the word nerds who love Scrabble and the strategists who love Monopoly, then we’ve found the family tabletop game for you. It’s called Word Domination, it’s on Kickstarter now, and it’s already winning gaming...

19 random acts of kindness you can have fun doing with your kids

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

There have been a lot of hard things in the news this year, and I think we can all agree we need a little more happy in our lives. So when a friend told me that her kids found $5 and a note to buy some candy “on us” tucked into her movie rental (yes, some...