9 sweet, easy handmade Mother’s Day cards your kids can make (with maybe just a little help)
While there are tons of amazing, store-bought Mother's Day cards these days, I love when my kids take the time to create a handmade Mother's Day card for me. It gives them an opportunity to be creative, and feel that pride that comes with having made something special...
May the Fourth be with you as you fly one of these cool Star Wars kites!
You don't need to live in a galaxy far, far away to grab one of these cool inner-space worthy Star Wars kites from Think Geek on May the Fourth or any other day. And you won't even need the force to get one of these babies into the air -- just a decent breeze and an...
There is a Tribe of Kids by Lane Smith is pure wonder
I fell in love with this book the moment I opened it, thanks to its luminous illustrations. I shouldn't be surprised that Lane Smith was behind them, the artist known for kids' classics like The Stinky Cheese Man, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and so many...
12 wonderfully empowering Mother’s Day gifts for progressive moms
I happen to have a mother who'd be more happy with a political biography or a "smash the patriarchy" print for Mother's Day, than a salt scrub. (Not that she'd turn down a nice salt scrub.) It got me thinking, that I'm sure she's not alone! So for those of you looking...
Our favorite gifts inspired by our favorite Children’s Book Week posters
I hate to admit it, but every once in a while I find myself fussing at my kids, "Put that book down and come on!" But, I have to say, I truly love when they're nose-deep in a book. And I'm on a lifetime quest to forever encourage my kids' love of reading. So, in honor...
Mo Willems’ new Thank You Book: Why you’ll be grateful for it too.
I was super excited to hear about Mo Willems latest, The Thank You Book, a new adventure in friendship between Gerald and Piggie that's launching today. The one downside: this is the 25th and final book in the Elephant & Piggie series (say it ain't so, Mo!)...
7 Pantone inspired rose quartz handbags to help you swing into spring.
By now, the fashion fans among us surely know about the Pantone colors of the year, a dreamy serenity blue and a pretty rose quartz. While the colors were announced during the winter, I know I'm not generally big on pastels until the weather warms up. Which means that...
Mother’s Day flowers that come in a vase that’s even more special
We love Mother's Day gifts that give back and so I was happy to learn about ProFlowers's collaboration with All Across Africa, an organization that handcrafts the most beautiful woven vases and baskets in crisp, colorful patterns. Every one is locally sourced and...
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10 DIY teacher gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week to remind them how much they’re helping our children grow
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we definitely want to recognize all the VITs (Very Important Teachers) who help nurture our kids' love of learning. So, along with a handwritten note of our gratitude, we like the idea of giving a DIY teacher gift that grows. While...