by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
We’re big fans of Budsies, custom dolls based on your kids’ own artwork. My kids’ own drawings were lovingly interpreted into adorable stuffed animals by their team a few years ago, and they’re still favorites around our house. So when we heard...
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor
As someone with a mom who’s an incredible quilter, I’ve always valued the intricacies of thecraft of quilting. And then I discovered Kim Smith of Leland Ave Studios, a former attorney turned mom-of-three, who definitely takes it to the next level. Her...
by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear
It would hardly be 2017 — or heck, the 21st century as a whole — without a look at the coolest unicorn school supplies as part of our annual back to school shopping guide. Because if there’s one theme our kids show no sign of getting tired of,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear
Looking at all the space-themed school supplies and cool gear we’re this year, we were thinking…wow, we could do a whole post on this! So, that’s just what we did. In fact for this year’s annual back-to-school shopping guide we decided to...
by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Style + Beauty, Baby, Kid Style
I am so glad to have discovered Shopping For A Change because hey, I love to shop. Even more so when I can feel good knowing my purchases really make a difference for people in need. Every gorgeous item you’ll find at this online shop from housewares to jewelry...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
We discovered the cool parent-run company that creates personalized Lost My Name books for kids nearly four years ago, and became instant fans. From the gorgeous art to the compelling story, and the clever customization that makes every single book different, they...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
I’m a mom, you know, which means I pretty much can’t help but feel sentimental about the special milestones in my family’s life — my kids’ birthdays, preschool graduation, our daughter’s adoption day. The thing is: I love finding...
by Lexi Petronis | Father's Day Gifts
If there’s a dad in your life who’s impossible to shop for, Father’s Day gifting can present an annual challenge. Well — challenge for you, but fun for us! That’s why we turn to fantastic experience gifts for the dad who has everything....
by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts
We’ve shared so many cool personalized Father’s Day gifts over the years, as well as personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday or shopping list — but the catch is, you often have to shop early. So I’m so happy to share these fantastic...