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7 cool metallic shoes for girls this spring, because this trend is still going strong
Spring is in the air, and the shoes this year are adorable. Metallic shoes for girls (and boys) started trending last year, but from what we've seen, this style isn't going anywhere anytime soon. From sneakers to sandals, we're seeing tons of cool options we wish we...
One quick laundry tip that will save you loads (ha!) of time
With six people living in my house, there are days when I feel like all I do is laundry. And that the baskets of dirty clothes just keep piling up. (Stop the insanity!) But there is one quick laundry tip has changed my life in a good way: My family quit using laundry...
5 fun travel toys for preschoolers who need to stay busy on long flights
I dreaded air travel when my girls were little. Between the two of them, I had a seat kicker, a non-napper, and an impatient whiner. Yeah, I was that parent. So I learned what works, and what doesn't, to keep my little ones happy and occupied on long flights. Besides...
A magazine for tween girls, by tween girls, about tween girls. Finally!
OMG! We found a magazine for tween girls so cool that the only thing my 10-year-old daughter could find to complain about was that some of the fonts were hard to read. High praise indeed, if you're familiar with hormonal, too-cool-for-school preteen ways. Seriously,...
Unicorn makeup from my favorite brand? I’ll take that magical dare.
As the saying goes, always be you, unless you can be a unicorn. Then be a unicorn. But, what if you could be you...wearing makeup inspired by the shimmering, colorful magic of unicorns? Yeah, then be that. PopSugar just gave the world an exclusive look at the new...
3 simple ways to find more one-on-one time with your kids, no babysitter required.
As a single mom of four kids, you can probably imagine how tough it is to give my kids individual time, at least without hiring a babysitter and spending even more money on dinner or a movie. Turns out, you don't have to spend money -- or even need a second adult in...
Web Coolness: Women’s History Month art, the Fearless Girl statue that lit up the internet, and more
here are a few things we've been reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too. For Women's History Month, love all the amazing artwork honoring women heroes in film, art, science, and history from Etsy artist The Film Artist. However you...
100+ adorably geeky baby names for 2017 and beyond. No Anakin included.
Considering geeks now rule the world -- or at least the box office -- we've rounded up tons of adorably geeky baby names for parents who want a baby name that reflects a love for Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Stranger Things. Hey, maybe you...
Strong like mom. It’s the new strong like bull.
After years in a job for which I'm forced to click past baby tees with slogans like "I get my mom's looks and my dad's ability to nap all day" (not even kidding) what a joy to find this new Strong Like Mom t-shirt at Target. The best part: It's in the boys department....
Are you paying your babysitter enough? 9 surprising stats about childcare.
One of the questions parents are always asking each other is, "how much should I be spending on my babysitter or nanny?" The answer is so tough. The last thing I want to do is underpay someone with the important job of taking care of my kids, but I know that rates...
Striking or not, here are 11 ways to honor International Women’s Day to make an impact long after March 8
This March 8 is International Women's Day, and for many, it's also become A Day Without A Woman, which is described as an action "for equity, justice, and the human rights of women and all gender-oppressed people, through a one-day demonstration of economic...
Try and guess the number of girls worldwide who are denied an education. Nope…higher.
When you look at the data of the number of girls who don't go to school around the world, it's nearly inconceivable. The number: 130 million girls. Million. That's about equal to the entire populations of Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois combined....
6 surprising things you should never throw away, because they make great toy storage solutions
I'm convinced my kids' toys are spontaneously spawning in the playroom at night while we sleep. Surely I'm not the only parent who can't figure out where all my kids' toys have come from. As a result, I'm constantly in need of new storage options. My playroom is lined...
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This is a sponsored message from Fit Tower If you've been looking for a full body workout to help you achieve all of your fitness goals right in your home -- without having to join a gym or pay for expensive classes -- Fit Tower may be just what you're looking for....
Beyond Tarot cards: Even skeptics find guidance and clarity with these 4 methods of divination.
I confess that when I'm struggling with an issue or looking for guidance, wisdom or just calm, I have always been a fan of various oracles and methods of divination. And I don't mean the fortune teller at a street fair years ago, who looked at my palm and told me I...
Feminist babies: Meet Feminist Baby
I can't stop smiling at the new board book, Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz. Filled with adorable, colorful illustrations of a chunky little wide-eyed baby, it paints a picture of a baby who chooses what to wear herself, rejects pants, plays with both dolls and cars,...
A Cabo resort for active families: Kiss a camel, swim with angels, or just relax.
Maybe back in your college days, you knew Cabo as the spring break destination or now you think of it as the place fancy people run off to, when they're hosting fantasy destination weddings. Let me assure you, there's more to it, especially if you're thinking of...
How one company is turning kids’ wheelchairs into the coolest ride on the block.
Wheelchairs with flair? Now this is something the world needs. At Toy Fair this year, we instantly fell in love with PunkinFutz, a brand new product line anchored by a hip selection of wheelchair bags made just for kids. Special needs parents Lisa and David found...
17 fun rainy day indoor activities to keep kids happy and parents sane
It's been a pretty mild winter for everyone this year, but the season isn't over yet folks. In the words of the late, great Prince, "Sometimes it snows in April." Plus, March comes in like a lion, and all that, so it will still be a bit longer before we're in full on...
7 cool art museum store toys under $50: Supporting the arts through shopping!
We all know that art and design museums are magical. Where else can kids feast their eyes on important paintings, goof around with hands-on exhibits, and giggle at naked statues (come on, you know that's true), all before dinnertime? And with a lot of us nervous about...
5 natural recipes for homemade slime, all safe and Borax-free
Slime is sweeping the globe. And I don't mean that in any sort of metaphorical way. So we looked for some good, natural, homemade slime recipes for you all because eek, there's been a lot of talk about how dangerous the traditional Borax-based recipe can be for kids...