Never visit the kids’ shoe store again, with Nike Adventure Club

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve become big fans of clothing subscription services. We’ve tried and reviewed Kidbox, Rockets of Awesome, and Stitch Fix Kids …with more on the way! But we haven’t seen a service devoted to shoes, until now. Just in time for back to...

Back-to-school trend alert! 7 tie-dye sneakers we love for kids.

by Kate Etue | Kid Style, Back to School Shopping

I feel like I’ve seen a lot of the same-old sneaker trends recently — floral sneakers and metallic sneakers are still going strong. And we love them!  But this year, when we all started to see lots of tie-dye sneakers for our older kids, we got kind of...

Exclusive look: Get a first peek at June and January’s new swim collection for kids!

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

Searching for cute, modern swimwear that our kids like as much as we do can be harder than you’d think, but this year I’m excited about the new swim collection from June & January. Even more exciting — we get to give you all the exclusive first...

Why POP light-up sneakers for kids are the hottest thing in kids’ shoes right now.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

First, I have to get this out of the way: POP Shoes are not for families who get sticker shock at the price of high-end kids wear. But if you are down with designer stuff here and there, splurge on birthday or holiday gifts, need some crazy cool shoes for a Bar...

The new Oliver Jeffers space tattoos by Tattly let kids wear the moon and stars

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

We’ve been fans of Oliver Jeffers for years, and now kids (or young at heart parents) can wear his dreamy illustrations right on their arms, ankles and foreheads with the new Tattly collection of Oliver Jeffers space-themed temporary tattoos. The designs come...

Our top picks from this weekend’s Hanna Andersson 40% off flash sale — including fall and winter items!

by Kate Etue | Kid Style

As a mom of four, I love to buy clothes from Hanna Andersson for my kids because they last…forever. And this weekend they are having a massive sale: 40% off almost all children’s clothes, including outerwear, fall/winter clothing, and holiday items. So...

Why Pharrell Williams would like it if you bought one of our favorite kids’ backpack brands

by Liz Gumbinner | School Gear, Kid Style

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

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, School Gear

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.

by Liz Gumbinner | Back to School Shopping, Kid Style

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.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Kid Style

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...