Two cute animal crafts for kids that also benefit other kids.
When two of our favorite peeps get together to raise awareness of two of our favorite animals with fun, free DIY kids crafts, the results are four times the fun. Our pals at Moomah and Tea Collection have joined together to work with the Global Fund for Children...
3 cool Halloween treat ideas for classrooms or Halloween parties.
I know I know, kids get so much candy on Halloween that sometimes it's fun to find treats and goodie bag ideas that don't involve candy at all. Sometimes, yes, and sometimes now. Instead of handing out plain ol' bags of candy, here are a few treat ideas for your...
The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.
As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don't include "twerking"), and to get them excited about their potential, I'm so delighted to find a new website that helps do those very things. The...
Is it ever too early to introduce your kids to Saved by the Bell?
Ah, the 90s. It was a time of tight-rolled jeans and cell phones the size of a couch cushion. But we will always have a soft spot for the TV shows that kept us company after school every night. If you loved Saved by the Bell, Full House, and Rainbow Brite as much as...
Places to go, people to see
Because I have a thing for typographical art, I'm geeking out over the typography shop online at Fab right now. There's so much cool stuff to see right now, from prints of the litograph book shirts we recently featured, to lots of cool tees and...
A car seat for dolls: Safety gets more fun
Ever since the AAP changed the car seat recommendations for children, kids are staying in rear facing car seats and eventually, booster seats, even longer. So I'm happy to find a car seat accessory for dolls, which can help kids understand car seat safety by taking...
J Crew Baby clothes are here! Yes, please.
As if they didn't already fit the bill for most everything, J Crew has gone baby. It's almost hard to believe that this is a new line, but yes, now J Crew Baby is here, meaning your tiniest members of the family can be groomed from day one to start craving cute...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. Here's a bracelet we think every parent should own. 2. One of our favorite toys as a kid gets a 21st century twist. 3. You won't believe where you can keep this awesome...
Mamas & Papas Armadillo stroller review: minor investment, major ride
I've been noticing a trend lately away from some of the fancier budget-breaking dollar strollers and toward excellent quality strollers that do everything you want, but still leave room in the budget for other things. (Like, say, an iPhone 5s.) It's not that I'm not...
Easy kids Halloween crafts: Grateful parents say thanks, KiwiCo
If your kids are as excited about Halloween (already!) as mine, check out the fun and not-too-scary DIY Halloween craft kit from CMP favorite KiwiCo (formerly Kiwi Crate) that will keep little hands busy and out of the Halloween candy stash. Even if you're not quite...