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10 birthday party craft ideas that can double as party favors
I've noticed a cool trend that has many parents eliminating the traditional end-of-birthday party goodie bag filled with cheap trinkets, and instead opting to have the kids craft something themselves that they can take home later. Smart, right? So if you also hate...
Beautiful little jewelry for girls at just the right prices.
I will never be the mom who gets my tween daughter a Tiffany anything (besides maybe a charm for her charm bracelet that I'm still holding onto for her) but on the other end, I'm admittedly about those $4 necklaces that are probably made with more lead than precious...
Handmade Halloween costumes for kids who don’t really want to wear costumes
I still remember trying to coax my then 18 month-old into the carefully selected Halloween costume. Nothing. The best we could do was stick an apron on her over her diaper, put a wooden spoon in her hand and call her the Naked Chef. (It actually went over very well...
3 adorable craft kits for tween girls
It can be hard to find quality, not-neon-and-rubber-bands craft kits for girls in the ten to twelve age range (not that we don't love Rainbow Looms!), but these three projects are sweeter than tea and crumpets. [Don't miss a big exclusive discount for our readers...
Grammar police: Your mugs are here.
We all have our pet peeves, and one of mine happens to be spelling and grammar. Even a text message with they're/there/their used incorrectly is enough to make me cringe. (To say nothing of all the pitches we receive daily that assure us "mom's will love this!")...
Heading to NY? Free author events for kids at MoMA Design Store NYC!
If you are going to pick the perfect time to visit New York City, you could do a lot worse than fall. The family-friendly options here seem endless this time of year. So whether you live in town or you are building an itinerary for your special Saturday visiting the...
New photo gifts for kids: The ultimate vanity project. Not that that’s a bad thing.
My kids love nothing more than looking at photos of themselves. In fact, if I'm hard pressed to find something to amuse them in the waiting room at the doctor's office or on the train, my go-to source is the camera roll on my iPad. Now if only there was a way to get...
Tips for taking your baby to the zoo: A celebration of motherhood firsts
This post is part of our year long series celebrating our favorite milestones and motherhood firsts on behalf of babyGap and their new Red Wellies Collection. Some of our fondest memories of our own children are taking them to the zoo for the very first time. There's...
Help Laurie Berkner put your kids to sleep
For years, my kids and I turned to Laurie Berkner's upbeat and catchy tunes like Victor Vito and I'm Gonna to Catch You to give our day a little pick-me-up and a reason to sing and dance around the living room. But we're also really excited to hear that she has a...
How to make (or buy) the coolest Rainbow Loom bracelet patterns: The ultimate guide
If you haven't yet heard of the crazy success of Rainbow Loom Bracelets, you cannot be a parent. Or you are a parent, but for some reason, haven't noticed that every single kid on the planet seems to be wearing them up to their elbows these days. They're like the love...
9 playdate recipes and snack ideas that will make your house the most popular spot on the block
I can confidently cook for nearly anyone, but one type of guest stumps me over and over: the little ones who come over to play with my kids. In fact, figuring out what to serve on my kids' playdates is way more stressful than planning a party for 10 hungry...
Two cute animal crafts for kids that also benefit other kids.
When two of our favorite peeps get together to raise awareness of two of our favorite animals with fun, free DIY kids crafts, the results are four times the fun. Our pals at Moomah and Tea Collection have joined together to work with the Global Fund for Children...
3 cool Halloween treat ideas for classrooms or Halloween parties.
I know I know, kids get so much candy on Halloween that sometimes it's fun to find treats and goodie bag ideas that don't involve candy at all. Sometimes, yes, and sometimes now. Instead of handing out plain ol' bags of candy, here are a few treat ideas for your...
The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.
As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don't include "twerking"), and to get them excited about their potential, I'm so delighted to find a new website that helps do those very things. The...
Is it ever too early to introduce your kids to Saved by the Bell?
Ah, the 90s. It was a time of tight-rolled jeans and cell phones the size of a couch cushion. But we will always have a soft spot for the TV shows that kept us company after school every night. If you loved Saved by the Bell, Full House, and Rainbow Brite as much as...
Places to go, people to see
Because I have a thing for typographical art, I'm geeking out over the typography shop online at Fab right now. There's so much cool stuff to see right now, from prints of the litograph book shirts we recently featured, to lots of cool tees and...
A car seat for dolls: Safety gets more fun
Ever since the AAP changed the car seat recommendations for children, kids are staying in rear facing car seats and eventually, booster seats, even longer. So I'm happy to find a car seat accessory for dolls, which can help kids understand car seat safety by taking...
J Crew Baby clothes are here! Yes, please.
As if they didn't already fit the bill for most everything, J Crew has gone baby. It's almost hard to believe that this is a new line, but yes, now J Crew Baby is here, meaning your tiniest members of the family can be groomed from day one to start craving cute...
5 tech picks you won’t want to miss this week
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. Here's a bracelet we think every parent should own. 2. One of our favorite toys as a kid gets a 21st century twist. 3. You won't believe where you can keep this awesome...
Mamas & Papas Armadillo stroller review: minor investment, major ride
I've been noticing a trend lately away from some of the fancier budget-breaking dollar strollers and toward excellent quality strollers that do everything you want, but still leave room in the budget for other things. (Like, say, an iPhone 5s.) It's not that I'm not...
Easy kids Halloween crafts: Grateful parents say thanks, KiwiCo
If your kids are as excited about Halloween (already!) as mine, check out the fun and not-too-scary DIY Halloween craft kit from CMP favorite KiwiCo (formerly Kiwi Crate) that will keep little hands busy and out of the Halloween candy stash. Even if you're not quite...