More coolness from recent weeks…
Great Sand Dunes National Park: The National Park family vacation idea you might not have considered.
With all the United States National Parks for us to explore and enjoy with our families, there are probably certain ones that pop to mind first: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia, Sequoia, the Grand Canyon. But if you haven't heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park in...
Define Bottles: Fruit-infused water bottles because, yum.
My son would drink juice all day long if I'd let him. I obviously don't, because wow, there's a lot of sugar in juice, but I know he wants something tastier than water all day long. So this week we've been trying out the Define fruit-infused water bottles for a...
Handcrafted leather bags as gorgeous as those from any big name designer
I love designer bags from big names, don't get me wrong. But there's also just something awesome about handcrafted bags from indie designers and smaller names, especially when they are as modern, sophisticated, and hot (did I mention hot?) as the ones at Opelle...
Plum Organics makes the leap from great baby foods to great toddler snacks
We're long time fans of Plum Organics which is why I knew I had to give their new line of toddler snacks and purees a try the minute I saw them. Healthy, tasty...sounds promising right? We'll my 15-month-old nephew knows what's up and confirmed what my own taste buds...
5 edible finger paint recipes for artists who find their work delicious
My nephew isn't quite a year old yet, but his artistic parents sense that he is ready to express himself through finger paints--probably because of the messes he makes when left alone with a bowl of cereal. And while real paint isn't a great idea for a child who wants...
Back to school snacks: 6 exciting, creative ways to pack fruit for school lunch
They say that a balanced lunch box should include at least one serving of fruit. Apples count, but only if your kid actually eats them--and apparently they can get boring after a while. (Psh, kids these days.) This year, I plan on switching up our back to school...
The MZ Wallace Farmer’s Market Tote: A stylish bag for one of our favorite causes.
So when I saw the MZ Wallace Farmer's Market Tote I willed it onto my shoulder. I'm a huge MZ Wallace fan thanks to all the compliments I get when I carry their Hayley bag on my shoulder. But when I found out their newest addition actually supports an amazing cause,...
Panda school supplies: Our vote for cutest 2014 back to school trend.
We thought hedgehogs, foxes, even narwhals would hit it big as the hot animal for kids his year. And yes, they have. But of all things, we're also noticing a ton of adorable panda school supplies and we can't say we're complaining. If your kids awwww at them as much...
Back to school stress-buster: 5 tips to get kids out the door in time for school
It's back to school time and we would love to go on and on about how structured and peaceful the morning routine is in our homes, what with getting the kids ready, making a healthy breakfast, packing the perfect lunches, signing permission slips days in advance,...
Get the write stuff with cool pencils for a back to school ego boost
Of course we are all guilty in today's society of overpraising our children; everyone gets a trophy right? Yeah, not in my world. However, there is nothing wrong with a little extra parental encouragement. So, as I am starting to assemble the back to school shopping...
GB Ellum stroller review: Lightweight, compact and affordable, it’s a parent’s dream
Ever get the feeling that a new stroller will cost about as much as baby's future college education? Stroller trends over the years have certainly made it seem that way. Which is why I love finding awesome strollers at prices that won't prevent our little geniuses...
The Creeper ate my homework!
If Minecraft ate a bunch of your kids' time this summer, this Minecraft Creeper backpack is the perfect way to head back to school, where sadly, Stampy Longnose videos are not part of the daily curriculum. Of course teachers will not accept "The Creeper ate my...
15 creative birth announcement photo ideas way more interesting than sleeping babies
We are so blown away by some of the creative birth announcement photo ideas we've seen on Pinterest and beyond lately. Is it a new trend or just something that's now in the hands of more regular photographers than the pros? Either way...impressive! Here, are 15 of the...
Sweet Blackberry: Bringing African-American history alive with a little starpower
There are moments in stories I heard as a child -- lots of them in fact -- that have stayed with me my entire life. Charlotte's spider babies, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's wonderful cures, Peter Rabbit losing his jacket in what, at that time in my life, felt like a very scary...
Perfect, perfectly cool hostess gifts from Elizabeth Benotti
I find it's always a good idea to have a few nice hostess gifts stashed away in the hall closet in case of last-minute dinner party invitations or weekend plans. I do this with kids' birthday presents too, and it makes life so much easier. We've covered lots of...
10 of the best diaper bags under $150 that any mom of multiples (or any over-packer) will love
Like a lot of you out there, I can't live without my favorite handbags, yet for some reason, diaper bags were not at the top of my priority list when I began preparing for baby number one. Now I know better. However I've run into trouble recently, in my attempt to...
PS, I Made This: Easy DIY tutorials for makers with a heart
When I was a kid, my mom put me in sewing camp for a week one summer. My style has since progressed from the neon purple and pink poufy overalls I made then, but I still craft -- and I still need some inspiration from time to time. For a fashion-forward take on all...
Aden + Anais plus J. Crew muslin blankets: A match made in baby layette heaven
Muslin blankets are among my most beloved baby items. They're so perfect for swaddling, shading and about a thousand other baby-friendly things, too--as all of us have been preaching for years. When my kids were babies my favorite muslin blanket in the world was the...
Best cold brew coffee: Our 3 favorite brands plus one DIY cold brew recipe
Everyone may be talking back-to-school, but summer's not over. In fact, I'll be drinking iced coffee well into September, which gives me about two more months (at least) of cold brew coffee pleasure before I switch back to hot java. With that in mind, I recently...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these every day from our site and beyond. 1. The cutest new collection of kids' fall clothes gets us less sad about summer wrapping up. 2. Mmm nice summer appetizer idea. 3. Awesome natural...
Land’s End gets into the girls in STEM trend with cool space tees. Whoo!
As we get ready to send our girls back to school--some of us sooner than others (ahem, Kate in Nashville)--we are so happy to see the trend of science themed tees for girls hitting the bigger retailers, like Lands End. The space tee for girls that they offer, which...