The perfect pop of color: vibrant voile scarves for almost spring
It's almost spring. Almost. That's what I tell myself as I pull on knee-high socks, boots, and a coat. I'm not ready for full-on pastels, but these gorgeous, block-printed scarves are a great way to dip a toe into the bright, carefree colors of spring. The...
Going Public: How you can help protect education. For all kids.
The state of education in the US has been top of mind ever since having children, as I'm sure it is for so many of us parents. And now there's a really important documentary I sincerely hope you'll take a look at if you care about oh, things like every kid in America...
I Scream for I Scream for Ice Cream
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal is on a tear with her awesome children's books, and her latest is no exception. I Scream, Ice Cream: A Book of Wordles is so much fun if you've got kids, like mine, obsessed with wordplay and homophones. (Not the same as homonyms as I...
13 of the absolute cutest Easter gifts for kids
Hold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for kids. It's coming early this year and so we scoured some of our favorite indie shops and artists for ideas for your little ones that...
This Waldorf rainbow toy just needs a pot of gold
It's St. Patrick's Day and that means it's time to put green food coloring in the pancakes, the mashed potatoes, and the toilet. What, your leprechauns don't tinkle in the potty as they hunt for gold? But if you'd like a pretty, sturdy, and long-lasting rainbow to...
Nagging is more fun with Tetris-shaped notes
Square sticky notes are so boring. It's much more fun to use these oh-so-familiar shapes, humming Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy as you write out a reminder to take out the garbage. Did you know that the blocks used in Tetris are called Tetriminoes? It's true. The...
Serious scooter style with South African flair
I am obsessed with Vespa scooters. I mean, seriously, what could be better than hopping onto a scooter and zipping off into the sunset in some gorgeous foreign land? But what do you do if (like me) you can't afford your scooter fix? Well, you dress your kids in...
Clothes for kids, drawn by kids, helping kids. No kidding.
We love to bring you great picks with a great story, and this one hits home on a lot of levels. Here's how one little girl is making the world a better place through clothes designed by kids, for kids. Bethany Sawyer was only five when she decided she wanted to make...
Pamper the new mama in your life with Farmaesthetics luxe body care
New mothers are a special breed and require a special regimen. On the feeding front? Give them whatever they want and back away slowly, telling them how beautiful they are. And when it comes to caring for them, you can't go wrong pampering their tired bodies with...
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with Lots of Socks
This Thursday, March 21st, we'd like you to help raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day, not by making a donation to research (although that's always nice), or signing a petition, or running a 5K. Instead, we ask that you and the kids find the craziest socks...