More coolness from recent weeks…
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...
Announcing Rosie Pope Baby: Designer baby clothes made more affordable
Before you buy your next baby shower gift, you're going to want to check out this new collection from one of our very favorite maternity designers (and amazing friend to CMP), Rosie Pope. Now she's turned her attention to launching Rosie Pope Baby, and we cannot...
Making natural Easter egg dyes perfectly: 2 expert methods and step-by-step tips
My kids have shown more of an interest in making natural easter egg dyes this year. It's like part science experiment, part craft project, and there's something kind of cool about not entirely knowing how the results will come out. So as much as we're fans of finding...
These brilliant light-up rain boots for kids will brighten even the dreariest of days.
My criteria for selecting rain boots for my kids is pretty simple: The boots need to keep their feet dry. But, now that I've found Western Chief Kids' lighted boots, and I know my kids are going to be begging for their boots to do more than just keep them warm, I am...
9 of our favorite children’s books to help you welcome spring.
Finally, spring. And with that extra hour of daylight and warmer temps, I'm looking forward to dinners on the porch, flowers in full bloom, and plenty of family time outside. And when we're ready to come in, kick off our shoes, settle into the couch, I'll be ready to...
Are you oversharenting? 5 questions to consider before you share photos of your kids on social media
Not a week goes by where we don't get some question related to social media and kids. It's definitely something on most parents' minds these days, and a debate that can get, well, pretty heated. And we get it, no one wants to be judged about their parenting choices....
Sponsored Message: Never miss a game, season finale or live TV event with Slingbox
This is a sponsored message from Slingbox. Whether you travel for work or just need a diversion while you're waiting for your kids at soccer practice, Slingbox lets you watch and control all the cable TV channels you already pay for when you're on the go -- on your...
How to make the most awesome tie-dye Easter eggs: A tutorial in 4 easy steps
Tie-dye Easter eggs? Oh, heck yeah! Didn't you know? We're parenting in the Pinterest era, which means now Easter egg dyeing ideas are so much more than plain pastels or primary colors. We're seeing amazing pop-culture characters, foil-wrapped eggs, and elaborate...
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