I don't know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids' teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can't do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead…
When it comes to physical activity, my kids probably have something in common with yours: They're running around too much when it's homework time, and not running around enough when it's video game time. But I've found an awesome gift th…
It isn't often that my kids get excited for a game release that isn't electronic -- because let's be honest, when do we get a countdown to anything besides video games or Star Wars branded stuff? But in the case of Not Parent Approved , …
This year's DIY slime craze isn't going anywhere anytime soon, if my kids' obsession is any indicator. So when I saw this DIY Santa Slime tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids I knew I had to bookmark it. Honestly, how brilliant is this as…
Yes, we still have time before Christmas -- less time before Hanukkah. So we're already heading toward "last-minute gift idea season" around here and that includes, as always, the best subscription boxes . CMP is an rstyle affiliate One …
There's no shortage of cool Star Wars gifts for kids this holiday season, especially since the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi lands in theaters this month! December 15 to be exact -- but you know, who's obsessively counting by marking off …
Every December, we love seeking out the funniest Christmas cards and holiday cards out there, and this year is no different. I mean hey, we adore the holidays, but let's be real, they can be a bit...stressful. So thank goodness for cooki…
I'm the person who wore scrunchies around her wrist in the '80s and early '90s, and, as a mom in the 21st century, does the same with boring black ponytail holders. (Hey, hair-mergencies are real and preparation is key.) So it's safe to …
I don't think that it's a coincidence all that right now, during a time of so much turmoil in the world, that our hunger for great superhero stories is blowing up. Yes, for kids too. It's hugely cathartic to see even the most basic good …
Leaving cookies for Santa is one of the most magical things about Christmas in my family. Cookies are somehow there on Christmas Eve, and gone on Christmas morning! What is this sorcery?! So when I saw the personalized cookies for Santa …
Each year around Christmas, our readers ask us whether you can give a postal carrier a gift -- or a UPS or FedEx delivery person for that matter, especially if you get as many packages as we do! Well we've got a list below of each organi…
When we discovered the remarkable org, Daymaker , Kate literally rushed for a chance to share their website with our readers. Click over and you'll see throngs of gift wish lists for low-income and at-risk kids, often put together (for a…
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We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14 . What's especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new i…
Ken Burns called our national park system, "America's Best Idea." And I have to say, the president's decision yesterday to eliminate more protected public land than ever before in US history -- nearly 2 million acres -- is absolutely dis…
Since the introduction to Harry Potter 20 years ago (wha-aa?) I can't think of a children's book that's resonated with so many kids and adults as RJ Palacio's Wonder . It's made my own daughters' lists of Favorite Books Ever, and they ad…
We're always on the lookout for fun stocking stuffers for kids that don't break the bank -- especially when we're stuffing a whole lot of them. And we love getting more creative than candy canes and bubbles. Not that there's anything wro…
If you've followed us for any length of time, you know that we're big fans of children's books that reflect real-life diversity . The percentage of books that deliver on this is getting better, but still not nearly high enough. But we've…
Inspirational? Check. Sassy? Check. Funny AF? You bet. The 125 Collection candles cover all the bases. I'm so happy to discover these 100% natural, premium scented soy candles that were created by two entrepreneurial women in Harlem, NYC…
Each is more adorable than the next. You may want to spring for them all!
Every breastfeeding mom I know absolutely despises the "pump and dump." All that work to throw my liquid gold down the drain? No, thanks. But it's a reality for many moms who travel for work and have no other option besides risking spoil…
Our local bookstore has a kids' section that's a swath of red and green right now. But books like Clifford's Christmas or It's a SpongeBob Christmas are not my first choices. (You guys, I totally just made up those titles in my head, sea…
To celebrate and support Planned Parenthood's 100th year anniversary, a group of the best in the Comics industry -- we're taking Neil Gaiman , Louise Simonson, Denny O'Neil, Andrew Aydin, Gabby Rivera, and many more! == have come togethe…
We've always been big fans of building sets for kids, especially for holiday gifts. Because we've found over the past decade or so of parenting, that that they really do give you a whole lot of bang for your buck. Building sets are fun (…
