New blocks on the block: awesome LEGO alternatives to get kids building
We're not saying you need to leggo your LEGO (like your kids would ever let that happen). We're huge LEGO fans! But this holiday season, we just want you to know about some really cool alternative building systems out there that'll get little hands playing and little...
Make menorah magic: the world’s easiest Hanukkah craft for kids
The potatoes are peeled, the menorah is polished and the kids are sniffing around for the gift stash. Yes, Hanukkah is kicking off and excitement is in the air. So we've got the perfect little Hanukkah craft project to keep the kids busy long enough for you to wrap...
The perfect holiday gifts for your mother-in-law: 16 smart ideas
Whether you love your mother-in-law or you wonder where the heck your husband came from, I've always found MILs to be the toughest to shop for when it comes to the perfect holiday gift. So instead of leaving it up to my husband (which would probably mean a really...
Kid-friendly makeup even nervous moms can feel good about
I give up. My daughters like the idea of makeup as part of their dress-up routine. Uncle! Still, I insist on two things: it's not for wearing to school, and it needs to be kid-friendly makeup, as in all-natural, with no harmful stuff. So I love a company putting...
Fun in a box: 7 cool gift subscriptions for kids
The only thing more exciting than a present under the tree is a big box on the front porch with a kid's name on it. Whether you're looking for cool kids' crafts and activities to keep your kids busy at home well past December, or a really special holiday gift for your...
8 spectacular holiday cookie recipes to kick off the holiday baking season
If you ask me, the best part of the holiday season are the holiday cookie recipes. Holiday cookies are affordable and easy to make, they never fail to make everyone happy, and they always give us a good reason to get together with friends and family. (Hello, cookie...
May the Force be with you. And may it put you to sleep at bedtime without a fight.
What happens when you combine some of our favorite, super soft kid pajamas and our favorite geeky movie franchise? Let's just say the Force is strong with these jimjams. Clearly I'm excited to learn that one of our favorite play clothes brands, Hanna...
A wonderful way to help cancer patients that has nothing to do with pink ribbons.
When my mom had cancer, one of the things that truly lifted her spirits (and ours) was when friends would drop off home-cooked meals. Beyond the comfort in knowing that people cared, the meals themselves were warm, delicious, and time-saving. Lifesaving, really.And...
10 cool Christmas ornaments that give back
It feels like the world is in a very give-back kind of mood this year, doesn't it? And while we have quite a few gifts that give back on our holiday gift guide, there's something particularly special about ornaments that support a great charity or cause. Every year,...
Little Golden Records brings back a tune of nostalgia
The world of children's music has come a long way, baby. I definitely grew up in simpler times, lying on my bedroom floor listening to record-album recordings of my favorite stories. While it's incredible to have such diverse offerings for our kids today, there is...