Cool non-candy Halloween gift for a cynical tween or teen? Reader Q & A
When Lisa asked us for cool non-candy Halloween gift ideas for her tween/teen nieces and nephews, I was on the case! I checked with my own Halloween-loving but decidedly…particular tween and teen to see what kinds of things they would think are cool. I mean, of...
Why Pharrell Williams would like it if you bought one of our favorite kids’ backpack brands
We’re big fans of Parkland Bags, the label making the affordable, great-looking, eco-friendly backpacks that you might have noticed all over our back-to-school shopping guide this year. They’re all made from recycled water bottles, which already puts them...
30+ cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids from minimalist to outrageous | Back to School Guide 2018
Our back to school 2018 shopping guide continues, with our picks for super cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids. Whether they want to make a style statement or stand out with a backpack that’s minimally chic, we’ve got an incredible assortment...
5 of the top back-to-school fashion trends, and where to find them for less.
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) …what your kids like that they used to not like but now suddenly do like. B)...
10 of the most awesome RBG t-shirts to celebrate the force that is Justice Ginsburg.
This weekend, I had a lovely experience in my local Brooklyn coffee shop, bonding with two complete strangers over our matching RBG t-shirts. It’s not all that surprising — Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become quite the rock star and role model these days. And...
5 versatile spring dresses for girls, with tips for dressing them up for Easter.
I’m all about finding versatile spring dresses for my girls, even when it comes to Easter dresses. Spending a ton of money on frilly, crinoline-lined dresses for Easter when my girls are unlikely to ever wear them again isn’t really my thing. (Mama would...
The new Tokidoki + Sanrio Ju-Ju-Be backpacks and diaper bags are an explosion of pop culture awesomeness.
As a new mom, I rejected backpack style diaper bags for more fashionable (and, occasionally less comfortable and user-friendly) options. Yes, I did think the heavy leather tote with no shoulder strap was a good idea…for a minute. But, while I traveled from Asia...
Win the holidays with these 6 cool, affordable, pop bags for girls
My daughter has a pretty firm holiday wish list drawn up already, but I still want to find a few surprises to add in for her. Because it’s so much fun to watch the kids open something they weren’t expecting to get, especially when it’s something fun...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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