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Marimekko for Target! Can you hear us cheering?
I have always loved the bright, bold patterns from the iconic Finnish design house Marimekko, and now I can refresh our summer wardrobes with some of their famously fun outfits without running up my credit card (well, too high) as Marimekko becomes Target's newest...
The Force of Nature cleaning solution: Natural cleaning supplies? You have serious competition.
My husband has a habit of calling our household cleaning supplies "chemicals" -- as in, "Where are the chemicals to clean off the kitchen table?" It kind of drives me crazy because it sounds so harsh. But, of course, he's right. So recently, I've started using the new...
Novels written in verse (yes!), for kids, are must-reads for National Poetry Month
I have a new obsession: novels written in verse. Seriously, I'm flying through a few of these books a week and the best part? My kids are too. The fact that these novels are poetic gives them a lyrical beauty that's missing in a lot of plot-driven stories for kids,...
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Happy birthday Jane Goodall! 5 fun, easy ways to introduce her to your kids
Is there one kid in the world who isn't fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall's birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you think her legacy is limited to...
Making chemistry more fun with My First Science Textbooks
Anyone of us parents who can still recite the Preamble to the Constitution thanks to the animated shorts of Schoolhouse Rock knows how much kids can learn (and retain) when information is presented in the right way, a.k.a, learning without realizing you're learning....
Vans shoes, even customizable for your budding fashion designer
I just so happened to be in a Vans store without children last weekend (dreamy, right?) and whoa, just when I thought some of my favorite shoes couldn't get any cooler, they did. If you're like me and are shopping for spring and summer shoes for your kids, take a peek...
Powerpuff yourself! Townsville needs you!
Have you ever fancied yourself fighting two-dimensional crime alongside Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup? Well get on it! Thanks to the super fun new Powerpuff Yourself website from Cartoon network, you can create your very own Powerpuff Girl avatar faster than you can...
One of the trendiest clothing brands for kids just got super affordable. Parents rejoice!
We have loved Pink Chicken's beautifully made, non-fussy dresses and tunics for so many years. I remember Liz once showing off one of her favorite dresses that had been passed from child to child and was still going strong many years later. (Editor's Note: It's a size...
The brand new Ergobaby ADAPT had us at use it from birth
Since we're always looking for anything that will make parents' lives easier, we're so excited to break the news today about the brand new Ergobaby ADAPT. While Ergobaby already makes tons of fabulous carriers that moms and dads swear by, the ADAPT is the very first...
Disney LEGO minifigures are released, but look who’s missing.
Now that they've been revealed, I'm looking at the new Disney LEGO minifigures with great interest. I mean, I doubt there's a kid on this planet who doesn't imagine an array of 18 Disney characters transformed into LEGO minifigures and know right away that there will...
9 fantastic girl power movies for kids, streaming right now
Having two girls, I am definitely hyperaware of their increased interest in a film when it has a strong female lead. That said, when they're with their male friends, and they're trying to pick a movie to watch together, I realize how rare it is for some of the kids to...
The cool custom cut-paper portraits we really, really want for Mother’s Day.
I think any parent would be so happy to be gifted a portrait of their child for Mother's Day. Not the old-fashioned, over-posed kind of photo but something unique, handmade, custom-created. I so admire indie artists who create images of families that still clearly,...
Have bike, will travel: The super cool Durban bikes
Anyone who has seen my garage knows that we do not lack for bicycles. But, I always wished for a bike small enough to just toss into the trunk of my car alongside the kids' scooters for weekend rides in the park or on the boardwalk. Which is why I was extremely...
Earmuffs! Or, how to talk to your kids about politics during an ugly election season
I've always aimed to raise my kids to be politically aware and engaged, and to help them understand how valuable their voting rights are and how important it is to become an informed voter. Ever since they were toddlers, I've taken them into the election booth with...
The prettiest floral rain coats for spring that our girls will think are really cool
Everything's coming up roses... and daisies and poppies and all the other flowers of springtime. And, lucky for our girls, we're seeing these fashionable florals all over the most stylish rain coats of the season. Enjoy a burst of color on even the dreariest of days....
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The coolest Easter Peeps diorama contest entries, FTW!
Easter traditions, in no particular order: 1. Dye eggs. 2. Find eggs. 3. Open baskets. 4. Steal all the Reese's eggs from the kids. 5. Look at all the winners of all the Peeps art contests. Related: Fun ideas for what to do with Easter Peeps (besides eat them all)...
Adorable, free last-minute Easter printables for the finishing touch on those baskets
We're always grateful to the designers who create cute free printables, like these fun printable Easter basket gift tags. Melanie has designed them in five fun colors, all of which should go perfectly with jelly beans, chocolate eggs, and and unnaturally colored...
15 pretty Easter flower crafts for kids of every age, from easy to whoa!
There's nothing quite like bright bursts of color dotting the landscape to wake me up and out of winter's hibernation. And you can bring all the colors of spring into your home with these 15 pretty flower crafts you can make with the kids,even if the real ones aren't...
How to create an organized craft space for kids: 7 expert tips to change your world
If you've ever wanted to create an organized craft space for kids, whether it's a whole room or just a small area where they can get their creative on, well we've got some fabulous tips for you. After all, I think that as parents, we're all praying we don't have an...