15 funny Mother’s Day Cards for mamas with sass
Last year we tracked down 10 of the funniest Mother's Day cards, because you know what? Not all of us have mothers (or are mothers) who want sappy prefab poems served up with breakfast in bed. Some of us are happy to know we're raising a kid with a sense of humor. I...
Will they stop teaching cursive? Not in our house.
With all the talk about getting rid of cursive handwriting in schools, this writer is a little panicky. Fortunately my kids are showing the inclination anyway. Which is in part why I'm loving these awesome personalized placemats to help them do that very thing. We...
BonLook: seriously stylish sunglasses for kids
As someone who hates going out without sunglasses on, I'm sure I'm not the only one whose kids have inherited my sensitive eyes. I'm also sure I'm not the only parent to have had that experience where we broke down and bought the cheapie (though not really so cheap)...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. You'll want to bookmark these smart tips for monitoring your kids' screen time. 2. A brilliant way to keep track of your luggage, or your gadgets, or anything else you might lose. 3....
A book your kids will love when you can’t be there
I'll never forget driving away to give birth to baby number two while my firstborn screamed from her grandmother's arms in the doorway. Yeah, trying to leave the kids for a business trip, a hospital stay, or any other reason, can be a gut-wrenching experience for us...
Bike and Roll: Explore Washington DC with the family on wheels
Our family trip to Washington, DC was filled with amazing historical stories, visits to interesting museums...and lots and lots of walking. But we did find a better, zippier way to to see all the major monuments. Take it from our tired feet: this is a fabulous way to...
Bumbleride Indie: Is it too dated to call it the Cadillac of strollers?
They say that it's hard to improve upon perfection, but the newest Bumbleride Indie stroller has found a way to buck that concept. We have always loved this line of super sturdy and stylish wheels, and with the newest features, there's even more to get excited about....
How to learn origami? The ultimate resource
My daughter came home the other day asking to learn origami. Sadly, all I could remember from my youth was how to make a butterfly. And then I realized after about six tries that...um, I didn't remember that either. After much searching, I'm so happy to have found...
The best part of April showers: fluffy clouds
Poor April always gets a bad rap with it's reputation for showers, but I actually love the cloud motif, which seems to be pretty popular these days. Who said clouds have to be gray and gloomy? Saving for a rainy day takes on a whole new meaning with this lovely...
Cooper and Kid: an “awesome box” just for dads.
It was inevitable that with the proliferation of monthly boxes for moms, that someone would come along with a version for dads. And we're pleased to see it has nothing to do with "reminding" dads that they are incapable of cooking or changing diapers; but rather, it's...