6 fast veggie side dishes your kids might actually eat
I consider myself a master meal planner, but there's one thing that gets even me: veggie side dishes. That's right, even I--the self-proclaimed Queen of Meals--am often stumped for creative vegetable dishes to serve to the family with my pretzel chicken or...
Remember 9/11 through volunteering. (A better idea than just watching the news all day.)
It has been 12 years, though the memory of how that perfectly ordinary September morning turned into a day of horror will forever make our hearts ache and hug our children a little closer. Along with the tears (still), we also feel an increased resolve to do something...
Is it safe for babies to suck on keys? They are if they’re these keys.
I swear I am not Alarmist Mom. I did not plug every outlet when my kids were toddlers and my jeans were the only pacifier sterilizer I owned. But one thing I knew is that I didn't want my kids sucking on keys, knowing that real keys may be one of the worst things for...
Embroidery hoop art for your kids’ walls to inspire. Both of you.
Back when we started this site in 2006 (and we have the archives to prove it), messages for kids were all about irony, irreverence and sass. Over the years, it's been thrilling to see the trend turn towards positivity, encouragement and smarts. And not even in a...
A numbers book for kids who like animals. Or an animal book for kids who like numbers.
Now that my oldest is eight and reading full-on chapter books, it's hard to find a kids' book that will captivate her, her first-grade sister, and younger cousins who come to visit too. But that's just what author Lola M. Schaefer manages to do in this beautifully...
It’s a girl! Or a boy! Oh, just read the banner.
This week on Brika, I was so happy to discover the beautiful work of stationer Kristen Ley of Thimblepress. There's so much to love in her shop, but what really caught my eye was this great DIY kit for your next baby shower. The DIY It's a girl...
Tough kids can still have sparkly toes
Move over, princess shoes. We've found the cutest sparkle sneakers that have a date with the monkey bars. For years we've loved shoes by See Kai Run for their combination of durability, fit, and looks. The new Adalynn sneaker with Mary Jane styling adds a fun...
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. Want to get your personal information off those sites like Spokeo? We can help. 2. We're completely obsessed with this awesome gadget. 3. You don't even have to be a vintage...
Gilt launches personalized sales, and a few other reasons this is still one of the best flash sale sites
If you're like us and visit Gilt every day (fine, three times a day), to find chic new items for your wardrobe, home, or kids, you'll be excited to hear about a new feature they just launched to make your shopping experience even nicer. As if getting great deals...
An eyecare system from Bliss that helps give tired eyes (like ours) a little help.
Soooo maybe your eyes need a little help like mine. Blame it on lack of sleep or parenting--way easier on the ego than blaming it on age. I found a really nice little eyecare system from Bliss that's been a pleasure to use. I've been a longtime fan of Bliss for...