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A book to remind you why books make the best kids’ gifts. | Sponsored message
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press The much-anticipated finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker's wordless adventure trilogy is here, and kids and parents everywhere are rejoicing. Check out Return, the epic #1 New York Times bestseller and follow-up...
Your Padawan will dream of a galaxy far, far away in these rad Star Wars beds.
Good news, Star Wars fans: these are the beds you've been looking for. And the TIE Fighter desks too. This licensed Star Wars furniture collection from Rooms To Go is styled after Star Wars vehicles, and includes smart ideas like hidden drawers, and, in the case of...
6 adorably easy Halloween costumes for babies all from items they can wear again. Yay for that!
Putting together these ideas for easy Halloween costumes for babies, all featuring clothes and accessories they can wear again, wasn't just fun -- it was very personal. I know I'm not the only parent who doesn't look forward to spending a lot of time or money on a...
Dragon Gloves: The edgy new trend we’re loving for Halloween.
From the new kids' movie Pete's Dragon to Game of Thrones, dragons are getting a good rep these days. Our kids are even talking about being dragons or dragon trainers for Halloween, so when we saw that these dark, edgy dragon gloves at The Scale Maiden were trending...
We want candy! Candy temporary tattoos, that is.
Oh my yum -- we were so happy to find this new line of candy temporary tattoos. Colorful, cute, lightly scented, and utterly free of calories and cavities. The Arm Candy pack from our pals at Tattly are sure to be a favorite with your little candy gobblers. Designed...
9 great TV shows for tweens that you might not have considered
Ah, the tween years. That in-between stage when your kid is so not your baby anymore, but not yet your teenager. They start to think the sweet, educational shows they used to love are "for babies," but you're not ready to let them watch shows with teens who are often...
How to donate to Haiti relief from Hurricane Matthew: The best relief organizations on the ground right now
It was just 6 years ago that we were describing all the wonderful organizations and fundraisers that came together to support Haiti in the wake of a devastating earthquake, and now we're so heartbroken to be revisiting those resources once again. As of now, 877 people...
Share your own hometown hero and they could win $5000 for charity and a big celebration | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Mrs. Fields It's always a good time for the heroes in your community to get the recognition they deserve. And here, that recognition also comes with a $5000 donation to their favorite charity and a local hometown hero event,...
15 amazing strong girl costume ideas for Halloween that go beyond the expected.
I have no problems with princesses and more traditional Halloween costumes for my daughter, but I admit I do have a bit of a bias toward strong girl Halloween costumes. So when my daughter told me she wants to dress up as a Greek goddess this year, I definitely felt...
Is it ever okay to brag about your kids on social media? Spawned Episode 54
If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably seen parent humblebrags, you know, like the mom wishing her child would eat junk food because "ugh, kale chips are so expensive!" So on today's episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we try to figure out why...
Barre Workouts: What’s the difference between Pure Barre and Barre3?
I spent a few solid months tightening up my buns thanks to Barre3 barre workouts a couple of years ago, so when I decided to hit the workout circuit again after a very long summer hiatus, I gave Pure Barre a try instead (thanks to a very tempting new client special)....
Dan Yaccarino’s Happyland board books help our kids understand worry, gratitude and sharing. You know, the easy stuff.
If you've ever had this tune stuck in your head, "We've got the whole wide world in our yard to explore...", you can thank Dan Yaccarino. He designed Pablo, Uniqua and the rest of the Backyardigans crew, and he's also the creator of the adorable show Oswald. Best of...
11 great baby gift ideas for second babies | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
Who says first-time moms need all the stuff? Even BTDT second-time around moms who have saved a bunch of their favorite items, could still use some new gear and gifts for second babies that make their life much easier. Especially if there's a good spread between kids...
15 not-so-scary Halloween crafts and treats for kids who want the fun without the nightmares.
Not everyone has kids that want scary Halloween decorations around the house. Like mine, for example. Hosting a trick-or-treat party is one of my kids' favorite traditions of the year, and they totally love Halloween, but they'd prefer we do more non-scary Halloween...
This soap can save lives.
When we're browsing the seemingly endless soap aisle at the grocery store, it's easy to forget that the basics for good hygiene can still present a big challenge in many parts of the world. A bar of soap can literally save lives, preventing a child from dying from...
7 tips to help kids walk to school safely. Because October 5 shouldn’t be the only Walk to School Day!
Back in my school day, my mom let me walk alone to school, my friends' homes, and the pizzeria by the time I was 10 years old. (Uphill, both ways, and barefoot, no less.) Fast forward to me as a parent and I admit my own kids -- now ages 12 and 9 -- have never walked...
Got a kid who loves cars, planes, boats and art? They need the new book Project Kid: Crafts that Go.
Two years ago, when I learned about Parents magazine lifestyle editor Amanda Kingloff's cool, modern crafts book Project Kid, I flipped. For joy. These were crafts my kids could easily make, and I'd actually want to keep. (Sorry, glitter macaroni necklace. You're...
The cutest sleep sacks that can actually help babies and toddlers get more ZZZs.
Since becoming pregnant with my first child, I'm trying to absorb all the advice, dos and don'ts of taking care of a baby before I have the baby. (Fortunately, working with all the moms at Cool Mom Picks is a huge help!) One of the things I didn't actually know is...
Midnight Creatures: A pop-up book that’s way more than a pop-up book
We're all big fans of artful, creative pop-up books around here, but when I checked out a copy of Midnight Creatures: A Pop-up Shadow Search, it didn't cross my mind just how extraordinarily creative it would be -- and how much it would captivate even my 9-year-old....
An airy, all-natural perfume that smells nothing like the perfume counter. Thank goodness.
I love finding new fragrances, but I never want to smell like anyone else. For me, the pleasure in perfume is in leaning close to someone and picking up a faint whiff that's distinctly them -- and I hope the fragrances I wear have the same signature feel. This new...
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