23 cool ideas for non-candy Easter basket gifts, all under $15. Slowly back away from the jellybeans….
While we’re all for jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, and maybe even Peeps (well, some of them?) if you’re looking to fill your kid’s Easter basket with some non-candy Easter basket gifts, we’ve got you covered with some of these super cool ideas...
4 ginormous inflatable sprinklers that will make you desperate for summer
Ever since Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris (RIP Talvin) broke the internet with their giant inflatable swan, there’s been a big demand for summer-ready inflatables: unicorn floats, inflatable pools, even party-size floats for all your friends. And there’s a...
A creative way to change up your Easter egg hunt this year. And no mess! | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Spin Master Hatchimals CollEGGtibles With Easter almost here, parents are looking for ways to make the holiday more special for kids. One creative idea: Put a twist on your traditional Easter egg hunt by hiding an assortment of...
8 of the most adorable kids’ crafts using fall leaves. After they rake them. Hopefully.
Well, it’s officially November. And while it’s been a warm October for a lot of us, there’s no fighting the fact that it’s now fall. We know kids everywhere are excited, too, so we’ve rounded up 8 fun, easy crafts using gorgeous fallen...
5 pool rules for kids that everyone should commit to memory.
Sometimes, I think kids have a button in their heads –like in the movie Inside Out — and it gets pressed whenever they see water. When activated, it’s like this button overrides all rational thought with POOOOOOOL! the second they see one....
Summer ice activities. They’re so hot right now.
During these dog days of summer, when there’s really no other word to describe the heat but “blergh,” we parents have to think way beyond the sprinklers and water balloons that we’ve been relying on to keep our kids cool (and occupied)....
Scaring your friends: The best part of summer!
If you thought Michael Phelps racing a great white was the summer’s biggest shark-in-a-pool news, that’s because you haven’t seen this hot water accessory yet. Yes. It’s a wearable shark fin. We know our own aquaphiles will get themselves into...
Cool crafts you probably never knew you could do with pool noodles.
When researching our post about the coolest water activities for your yard, I noticed something pretty awesome: pool noodles are the hot crafting supply of the season. Maybe it’s because they’re only $1 each (or less) at dollar stores, or because their...
21 fun ideas for 4th of July activities for families to make your Independence Day a blast
On Tuesday, July 4th, we celebrate America’s birthday. And ain’t no party like a 4th of July party because a 4th of July party don’t stop! That is, if you make sure to have plenty of food, festive cocktails, and plenty of fun. Don’t worry,...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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