What we think about THINX Period Underwear: An honest review, with all the details.
After 25 years as a woman with a period, you can't blame me for growing tired of the monthly tampon, pad, and pantyliner rotation. Sorry, no menstrual cup love from me -- though I know lots of ladies love them. So, after seeing the Facebook ads for THINX period...
Keepsake jewelry under $75 that makes a meaningful gift for your favorite grad.
'Tis the season for graduations, whether you've got a new college graduate in the family, a niece or nephew graduating from high school, or like me, a sixth grader moving up to middle school. Sniff. While so many of us are looking for just the...
Blankie Tails makes a big splash with new mermaid tails for dolls
If our most popular post of 2015, which introduced the brilliant and much coveted Blankie Tails, is any indication, there are now swarms of kids across America, flipping (ha) for their super-soft, well-made mermaid and shark tail blankets that are perfect for cozying...
14 of the coolest baby gifts and gear we wish we had when we were new moms. (Yeah, just a little jealous.)
If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I'm only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change in baby gear even since he was...
Super rad Father’s Day T-shirts? Check.
Whether the special father in your life goes by Dad, Pop, or Daddy-O, you can celebrate the year he earned that title with one of Branded's personalized cotton tees. We love this idea for the coolest Father's Day T-shirts, which, by the way, we also included in our...
7 of the coolest craft kits for kids
As much as my older kids love their electronics, good old-fashioned crafts still hold some appeal for them, especially if the finished product is something really worth making. And with summer vacation fast-approaching, I really want to find smart, interactive...
What’s black and white and cool all over? Hip new kids swimwear from Nununu
I pretty much love all the hip, modern kidswear from Nununu. Some of it pushes design boundaries though, so when I heard they introduced new swimwear for kids this season-- well, I wasn't sure if it would be a little too avant-garde for most parents, or as wearable as...
6 smart tips to help prevent distracted driving and make car rides safer for families
With the busy travel season upon us and so many families planning spring and summer road trips, keeping our kids safe while we're driving and preventing distracted driving is a huge concern of ours. Of course, you don't necessarily need to be on a long haul to to the...
10 really cool activity books for kids. For summer travel, or for regular boredom, which knows no season.
From books full of creative DIY projects to endless coloring pages, I have tracked down some of the absolute coolest activity books for kids, that I think your kids are sure to love as much as mine this summer. After all, I adore the warm weather and the break from...
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