When I walked down my son's school hallway this week I couldn't help but giggle when I saw four identical backpacks hanging from the hooks outside his classroom. (Take note: purple leopard print is a big hit with third graders right now.…
Labor Day does not mean labor intensive , so keep your eats fresh and easy this holiday weekend. With late summer produce at its peak, nothing needs a heavy touch. Sip on a Blackberry Smash cocktail , grill up one of these amazing burger…
Thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy, a sentient tree who can only say three--fine, four--words is this summer's coolest superhero. And when I think of how cool these plantable, sprouting pencils will look once they bloom in a pot of soil, …
My parents' kitchen is entirely black and white, so whenever I see a standout piece, I have to pick it up for my mom. I'm hoping that my recent finds in the Stockholm kitchen accessories collection from Rosanna Inc. will have me in the r…
When I moved back to the northeast last year after nearly ten years in Atlanta, my children and I were sorely unprepared for winter. My first purchase: An Appaman long down coat that I'd seen on Liz's girls several winters in a row. This…
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 cool Pinterest pins plus lots more from our site and around the web. 1. 6 school lunch ideas beyond sandwiches . It's that time, parents. 2. A sweet DIY fami…
Having three babies in the past nine years has taught me that I need to be able to find what I need in my diaper bag, stat. There is no time for digging around to find the wipes when I'm dealing with a diaper blowout, or for, well, anyth…
In a world exploding with 3D printers and landfills full of old junk, there's something refreshing about toys that start out as paper and end up as, well, more paper. In fact, you can print these toys at home, build them yourself, store …
It's a good thing when a new snack bar helps you feed your own children healthfully, but it's even better when it also helps you feed a hungry child. NOURI is a new snack bar company with a big social mission to help end hunger. For ever…
One of the biggest questions we see around the web is when to replace makeup. And I totally get it. I have a drawer full of makeup--like that cool auburn eyeliner that I might wear some day, or a pale pink lip gloss that was awesome over…
If you have had a fantastic summer weekend host, a memorable visit with relatives, or some other cause to send a little thank you gift to commemorate the experience, consider the new Summertime book by Joanne Dugan a terrific option. Edi…
With back-to-school comes backpacks and baseball caps and sweater and jackets and scarves and WHY DOESN'T ANYONE PICK UP THEIR THINGS FROM THE FLOOR??? (Yes, I just used multiple question marks. On purpose.) If that sounds familiar, I th…
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I admit I never used to be much of an air freshener person. For years, nice candles did the job. But with kids and pets and did I mention kids? Yeah. I'm a convert. That said, I am super sensitive to scents, and I don't want to spray my …
My favorite accessories are those one-of-a-kind pieces designed by artists that I know are supported directly by my purchase, wherever they may be. While I'm all for finding the best prices on clothes for me and my kids, I'm also happy t…
I have two girls sharing one small closet, which means I spend a lot of time mediating: No, that's your sister's, not yours. No, that's a dress for winter, you can't wear merino wool when it's 90 degrees out. You hear me. So I was really…
This post is sponsored by Target . Hi, unabashed Target addicts reporting here. And once again we're so happy to welcome them back as a sponsor because, well, Target . Also because they're doing something very cool for shoppers that we'v…
We featured Canadian brand Herschel in our 2013 Backpacks for Big Kids Guide because we're so impressed with their sturdy construction and stylish design . Now we're digging on the the Hershel toddler backpacks at My Sweet Muffin, which …
If you guys are anything like me, the news that ABC will share some of our favorite Schoolhouse Rock videos on network television in The ABC’s of Schoolhouse Rock made my day. And since I've been sharing the best Schoolhouse Rock videos …
As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I'm suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote . Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check…
My mother came over this week with a handful of beautiful green ombre buttons, but they had a darkness to them. As she pinned one to each of my children, she explained that these were the new Milton Glaser Earth Buttons , a graphical sho…
Though there isn't substantive research behind claims that Superfruits Save The Day by helping you live longer (seriously, be wary of such grandiose claims on food packing), some fruits are just plain better for you than others. In fact,…
Whether your kid needs a school supply pouch like no other, or you want to keep your own makeup organized while traveling, check out this Junk Drawer Pouch , a cute recycled storage bag. It harkens back to the days when every kitchen had…
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then find cool pins every day from our site and beyond. 1. We are so crushing over this chic fall look . 2. Could this free printable be the school morning lifesaver we're looking for? 3. If…
