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Why Bombas socks are the bomb
With summer slip-on shoe season finally here, it's also officially stinky feet season, which is why I've been on the hunt for peds that don't suck. You know, those no-show socks that keep your feet dry while you wear your favorite TOMS, Chuck Taylors, Vans (or if...
What we think about THINX Period Underwear: An honest review, with all the details.
After 25 years as a woman with a period, you can't blame me for growing tired of the monthly tampon, pad, and pantyliner rotation. Sorry, no menstrual cup love from me -- though I know lots of ladies love them. So, after seeing the Facebook ads for THINX period...
Keepsake jewelry under $75 that makes a meaningful gift for your favorite grad.
'Tis the season for graduations, whether you've got a new college graduate in the family, a niece or nephew graduating from high school, or like me, a sixth grader moving up to middle school. Sniff. While so many of us are looking for just the...
Blankie Tails makes a big splash with new mermaid tails for dolls
If our most popular post of 2015, which introduced the brilliant and much coveted Blankie Tails, is any indication, there are now swarms of kids across America, flipping (ha) for their super-soft, well-made mermaid and shark tail blankets that are perfect for cozying...
14 of the coolest baby gifts and gear we wish we had when we were new moms. (Yeah, just a little jealous.)
If innovative baby gear is any indication, we can confidently say this is an awesome time to be expecting. My youngest just turned 6 years old, so I'm only a few years out of the baby stage, and yet there has been so much amazing change in baby gear even since he was...
Super rad Father’s Day T-shirts? Check.
Whether the special father in your life goes by Dad, Pop, or Daddy-O, you can celebrate the year he earned that title with one of Branded's personalized cotton tees. We love this idea for the coolest Father's Day T-shirts, which, by the way, we also included in our...
7 of the coolest craft kits for kids
As much as my older kids love their electronics, good old-fashioned crafts still hold some appeal for them, especially if the finished product is something really worth making. And with summer vacation fast-approaching, I really want to find smart, interactive...
What’s black and white and cool all over? Hip new kids swimwear from Nununu
I pretty much love all the hip, modern kidswear from Nununu. Some of it pushes design boundaries though, so when I heard they introduced new swimwear for kids this season-- well, I wasn't sure if it would be a little too avant-garde for most parents, or as wearable as...
6 smart tips to help prevent distracted driving and make car rides safer for families
With the busy travel season upon us and so many families planning spring and summer road trips, keeping our kids safe while we're driving and preventing distracted driving is a huge concern of ours. Of course, you don't necessarily need to be on a long haul to to the...
10 really cool activity books for kids. For summer travel, or for regular boredom, which knows no season.
From books full of creative DIY projects to endless coloring pages, I have tracked down some of the absolute coolest activity books for kids, that I think your kids are sure to love as much as mine this summer. After all, I adore the warm weather and the break from...
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Whichever social media site is your guilty pleasure du jour, we’re there, making sure you don’t miss our favorite posts on parenting, fashion, apps, recipes, deals and discounts, and random awesomeness from around the web. Plus our favorite part: we love hearing from...
The most outrageous beds and bunk beds for kids. Just, whoa.
I have big dreams of redesigning my kids' bedrooms with one-of-a-kind, fun furniture that will capture their personalities and make way for the most awesome sleepover destination ever. Which is why my jaw dropped when I saw the amazing VW camper bunk bed. Created by...
The Misty Copeland Barbie is back and ready for orders. Yes!
The internet's been all atwitter about the re-release of the Misty Copeland Barbie doll. Can we blame the buzz? It's Misty Copeland -- brilliant prima ballerina, African-American trailblazer, and all-around girl crush. Apparently we're not the only ones who feel so...
Your kids will fall in love with these mini dolls on a big mission
You may remember Cuddle and Kind's beautiful hand-knit dolls, which we featured last fall. We gushed over how cute the line is, and even more impressive, their amazing mission to feed hungry kids with ten meals donated to major hunger-fighting charities with the...
A reusable tablecloth our kids can draw on? Yes, please.
With family picnics and outdoor parties on the horizon, I'm loving Jaq Jaq Bird's Chalk Board Table Runner that gives kids -- and adults, if we're being honest -- a creative canvas on which to doodle while they (cough) patiently wait for their food. It's a much better...
D is for Dress-Up: Not the alphabet book you’d think it is
When I receive a book with the subtitle, The ABC's of What We Wear I admit I'm thinking oh great, another "boys like transportation, girls like fashion" book. But it turns out I am utterly charmed by Maria Carluccio's D is for Dress-Up, which uses her texturally rich...
The cutest new kids’ sneakers? Found them.
We're dying of cuteness over here! Having just taken a look at the brand new collection of cute kids' sneakers from EMU Australia -- oh my goodness. Adorable. I think they're sporty enough for a trip to the playground but stylish enough for Sunday brunch. Provided...
Kidbox: It’s like Stitch Fix, for kids.
Last fall, two of our editors tried Stitch Fix and gave their totally honest reviews about their experience (one liked it, one didn't). This month a new twist on the popular shopping service trend launched, but this time it's for kids. Intrigued? Yes. Sold? Well,...
5 terrific book recommendations for summer reading, from 5 of our favorite people, like Ellie Kemper and David Sedaris
Celebrities! They're just like us! They get coffee at Starbucks, they wear sweats to the grocery store, and... they read books. Of course, it's not like we can just give every one of our favorite movie stars, authors, and television personalities a phone call and ask...
The toothbrush to clean toddler teeth, without the WWE-style neck hold
After ten years of parenting, I thought I had this whole toothbrushing thing figured out. I mean, it's not that hard, compared to say potty training or tying shoelaces. But when my preschooler ended up at the dentist with three cavities, I realized brushing teeth well...
We found the most adorable baby rain ponchos to get rid of the rainy day blues.
We're fond of baby rain ponchos as easy, pull-on-and-off alternatives to the traditional raincoats with all those snaps and buttons. You too? Well then your rainy day blues are about to get a little brighter since we discovered these bright and totally charming baby...