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12 Mom-approved two-piece swimsuits for girls. Because they can dress like teens when they are teens. (Maybe.)
It's our new June tradition for the last several years: Warm weather hits, we're here with recommendations for very cute, decidedly non-hoochie two-piece swimsuits for girls. In other words, no high cut leopard bikinis (oy), no padded bras (heaven forbid), no...
Recycled book journals are utterly cool, even if they’re older than Grandpa
I love when vintage books are given new life, and I found that very thing in these gorgeous handmade recycled book journals from Renovated Books on Etsy. They're made by carefully pulling apart old and rare books and recombining them with 70 pages of fresh, smooth...
15 of the best free Father’s Day printables, cards, gift wrap, and other goodies to make his day.
With Father's Day less than a week away, we can help you get things ready for dad. We are here for you! We've tracked down the very best free Father's printables (these are all fabulous, if we do say so) that include coloring pages for the kids, gift wrap, labels,...
Dan Zanes new web series gives parents one more thing on YouTube for kids that we’re not terrified of.
For the past 14 years, the likable, talented, and crazy-haired Dan Zanes has been putting out some of the very best family music with albums like House Party, Catch that Train, Little Nut Tree, and, most recently, Turn Turn Turn with Elizabeth Mitchell. But his latest...
Love and Salt hair and body spray: The next best thing to a trip to Hawaii
I don't have a beach trip planned this summer, but I really wish I did. There's something about the smell of the salt water that makes me feel so relaxed--or maybe it's the margaritas on the sand. I recently discovered Love + Salt hair and body spray by Olivine...
The new Dove Men+Care Calls for Dad Video: Way to go, Dove! And way to go dads.
It's been so awesome working with Dove Men+Care on our Father's Day Gift Guide this year, because, they really believe in celebrating dads in the best, most insightful, most 21st century way. In fact, they're way ahead of so many other brands that still...
Being eco-friendly just got more stylish with these 5 very cool reusable swim diapers
Summertime means pool time for my family, and while I'm so so glad we're finally all out of diapers this summer, I'm a little bit jealous that we missed the boat on so many adorable reusable swim diapers that are now out there. Not that jealous, mind you, because I'd...
10 cool DIY gifts from the kids: 2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide
While Pinterest is a great source for DIY gifts for dads (hey, we kind of like our own DIY and Printables board) it can be hard to sort through it all to find the good stuff. You know what we mean. So as we wrap up our 2014 Father's Day Gift Guide, we searched high...
Gifts for the dad who has everything: 2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide
You know the dad who has everything? The one who's impossible to shop for? Yep, so do we. So even though we've now suggested dozens of Father's Day gifts of all kinds, you might still be looking. And we feel for you. So here, we present some of our favorite gifts for...
Here come more healthy kids snacks, if the Goodkid Kickstarter takes off.
We're always searching for new delicious and healthy kids snacks, and we found another snack bar to add to the list. Goodkid bars are made with a short list of simple ingredients and I like that they have only 6 grams of natural sugar. For perspective, that's nearly...
13 cool gifts for dad under $20: 2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide
As much as we love shopping and splurging and splurging some more, we are also big supporters of the thought that counts, especially when it comes to Father's Day Gifts. So if you're looking for an affordable but cool gift for dad under $20 to go along with a picnic...
Best books for dads: 2014 Father’s Day Gift Guide
We are always fans of giving books as gifts, so we put together some of the best books for dads of all kinds as part of our 2014 Father's Day Gift Guide. Whether the dad of the house is a book junkie like mine is, or would simply appreciate some funny bathroom reading...
The Mastrad Purefizz Soda Maker: The ultimate soda maker, as in, get one.
UPDATE AUGUST 20, 2015: So, it's been a year now that I've been using Mastrad's Purefizz Soda Maker and suddenly...it just wasn't working. Ugh. Like, the cap wasn't fitting correctly and required (i.e. wasted) sometimes 4-5 CO2 chargers to get one bottle that worked....
Get dirty this summer with 52 cool gardening project for kids
We've featured some really great micro-gardening tools here over the years, like the cool Click & Grow smart herb garden, which helps to create gardening projects for those of you with kids -- but not a lot of space for traditional sowing and planting. However if...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins of the week: Father’s Day ideas, hot summer accessories, and more
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then find cool pins like these every day from our site and beyond. As you can see, we have Father's Day on the brain this week. Also, hot accessories. 1. Love this how-to for paper airplane cards. Perfect for kids...
11 totally cool Sugru ideas
So, if someone told you there was a product that might totally change your life in the coolest of ways, you'd be interested, right? Me too. And when I noticed a friend raving about Sugru on her Facebook page, I had to learn more. So, in the name of research, I decided...
How to get the best shave at home: 8 tips from a master barber who knows
With Father's Day coming up, we know a lot of you are considering fancying up the shaving collection of the menfolk in your lives. So we're thrilled to be teaming up with our newest sponsor, Dollar Shave Club, who if you don't know, is one super cool company. Just...
Camp labels: The bane of your summer parenting existence made easier
I admit I have been lax in the clothes labeling department, inadvertently donating way too many cardigans and water bottles to mysterious children at our school. But now that my kids are going to summer camp for the first time, it has been mandated in no uncertain...
Father’s Day gift ideas for new dads: Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014
A dad's first Father's Day may be the most special of all--if he can even remember it through the whirlwind of those early months. So for them, we present these Father's Day gift ideas for new dads as part of our 2014 Father's Day Gift Guide. They range from the sweet...
A clever new way to get discounts on Tea Collection clothes for kids.
The downside to loving Tea Collection's well-made, comfortable, stylish clothes for my kids is that they outgrow them, as kids are wont to do. They even outgrow them while the clothes still look fantastic and nearly new. So you can hand them down to siblings or...
Going coastal; better than going postal.
I am a sucker for kitsch, as long as it's clever. My apartment is filled with funky knick-knacks that I believe add to its charming--or what my mother likes to call "eclectic"-- style, so these witty coastal Reed Wilson Design coasters are perfect for me. Spotted in...