These 8 cool new kids’ activity books are screen-free boredom busters for every interest
We’re already hearing, “I’m bored,” from the kids this summer, which is where we turn to all the cool kids’ activity books available. Having a stash around our house for them to choose from is one trick that’s helped around our...
7 crazy lawn sprinklers that will get your kids outside all summer long.
We have found some of the OMG, craziest, fun lawn sprinklers for kids this summer, because come on, don’t you need more silly, crazy fun in your life? We know we do. With one initial investment (ranging from small to oof in the options we’ve found), your...
The lawn sprinkler made entirely from predatory humanoid alien parts
The trend of crazy inflatable lawn sprinklers and cool pool floats shows little sign of slowing down. But if rainbow and unicorn sprinklers aren’t quite up your kid’s alley, I wouldn’t be surprised if a predatory, inter-dimension humanoid lawn...
Slime pies: The next craft for your slime-obsessed kid.
I don’t know about you, but DIY slime projects show no sign of slowing down in our home — let alone taking over less of our kitchen counter space. We love the star-spangled July Fourth slime craft that Lexi shared here, but now with a little more summer...
19 incredibly cool gifts for dads who love the outdoors | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019
This Father’s Day, if you’re shopping for a dad who loves the outdoors — and struggling a little — I feel you! My husband would rather take my kids hiking and camping than pretty much anything else, and I love that so much. And yet it can be...
My go-to shops for the best camp basics for kids. Hurry: Big sales now!
It’s that time of year: Camp clothes shopping! Or more accurately, the time I look at the kids’ camp clothing checklist and realize we have outgrown everything and gah, where am I going to get those non-itchy navy shorts again? If you’re like me, I...
The most adorable ice packs for those summer boo-boos and ouchies.
I always have responded to my kids’ bruises and scraped needs with, “good! That shows that you’re being a kid!” And it’s true. They’ve become proud of their playground battle scars — but that doesn’t necessarily make the...
The National Parks Junior Ranger Program is a brilliant and easy way to get kids excited about your next family vacation
If you’re planning a family trip to one of our amazing national parks this summer, I want to recommend that you schedule some time to let your kids take part in the National Parks Junior Ranger program. This is a wonderful educational program that helps kids...
The new Crayola crafting subscription box offers impressive DIY fun!
Anyone else concerned about summer boredom? Because I’ve just discovered the Crayola CIY subscription box — as in, Create It Yourself — and I think it may be just the thing to keep crafty preteens entertained for a solid few hours. Especially as...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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