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Shoe-shopping just got sweeter: Buy a pair of Toms and a US child in need gets one too.
Kids don't need much to dream. But they do need a few basic, important things to succeed: education, food, exercise and clothing. So we're happy to support a company that aims to give one million pairs of shoes to underprivileged children right here in the US by the...
The Mountain Buggy Cosmopolitan Stroller is a seriously posh ride
With my youngest almost three years old, I'm almost out of the stroller world. I admit it: that bums me out. Because I loooove strollers. Especially the strollers from Mountain Buggy. I've fallen hard for their newest one, because it's pretty much perfect....
The coolest hoodies in the hood
Hoodies are wardrobe staples in our household. My husband, a hoodie addict with over 20 in his closet, has gotten my boys into sporting them too. For the most part, my guys wear boring old navy or black hoodies (yawn), with the occasional sports team or stripes thrown...
Two awesomely lightweight car seats your biceps will thank you for
Getting ready for baby #3 has required many a trip down to the basement to dig up all the gear we used with babies #1 and #2. Our old car seats were the size of woolly mammoths, though, ugh! Fortunately I've discovered two incredible new infant car seat systems on the...
Dinner’s on the table. Next to the markers.
We love making dinnertime more fun while keeping the kitchen clean. Voila! A washable tablecloth that also serves as gigantic piece of paper for your table of pint-sized artists. This Doodle tablecloth by Stitch in the UK is a fun way to get kids to stick around after...
The Ralph Lauren Kids fashion show: Fall fashion inspiration galore
featured partner With back to school officially here and the cooler climes headed our way, we're excited to be one of the first to share the video of the Ralph Lauren Kids fall fashion show which launched today. Can you say adorable? Now you get to see what some of...
You are amazing, beautiful and strong. Just ask your socks.
Heaven knows we've featured plenty of tees and artwork featuring empowering messages for kids. Now we're adding socks to the lineup. I really like the premise behind the Notes to Self Socks founded by mom Laura Schmidt. They offer simple notes of...
6 simple, delicious dinners for hectic back to school schedules
Now that we've covered awesome school lunch resources and simple lunch ideas--it's time to tackle dinner recipes for the kids. Here are six fairly fast dinner recipes sure to fit into your back-to-school routine, no matter how hectic. These dinners are a...
The Best Toys for Kids winners of 2013: We have to agree.
featured partner If you're looking for a list of the Best Toys for Kids, we've found a great one featuring tons of the smaller brands we love, curated by the indie retailers who actually sell them and interact with parents and other customers day to day. In fact, I'm...
P’kolino’s new Monster Storage Bins are coming to eat your kids’ stuff
Having a monster in his room is something my son has worried about since he was old enough to speak. But, I think he'd be more relaxed about welcoming one into his bedroom if it were super helpful, kind of silly looking, and kept his toys safely tucked away while he...
Calling all runners! Team Baby Buggy needs you for NYC Marathon 2013
We've been huge supporters of the amazing charity Baby Buggy since we discovered them in 2011, and we're always ready to help spread the word about the wonderful services they provide. They've got a huge challenge ahead of them this fall, and we'd be thrilled if any...
Best disappearing act ever? Wash-away labels
We have a saying in our family: sticky is icky. It applies to gooey hands and chunks of granola bar in the car, but it also applies to labels. I hate scraping sticky sticker residue off anything. Ever. Which is why these labels are so cool. When you're done with them,...
Bold graphic tees to empower your favorite girl this fall
I love the song Brave by Sara Bareilles. Seriously, how often do our daughters hear music on the radio that encourages them to be bold and smart and to speak their minds? Same goes with girls' clothes and their messages. If you're still annoyed at that popular brand's...
The coolest printable lunchbox notes: The sweetest thing in their lunch box won’t be cookies
I still remember opening up my lunch each school day and looking for something sweet from my mom. While nothing could beat a handful of chocolate kisses or a few homemade cookies, a "sweet" note tucked in between the sandwich and apple often did the trick. That's why...
Sweet hair accessories to get girls 15% more likely to brush their hair without being asked
After a summer of wild and crazy hair (hey, that's what summer's for, right?) it's been a little tough getting my girls back in the groove of sleek ponytails and neat hairbands for schools. To say nothing of those brushes that could use a workout. But there's nothing...
DIY: Cute napmat for preschoolers. No guarantees if it will actually get them to sleep.
Whether or not your preschooler actually sleeps during naptime, their teachers will attempt to make such a thing happen. (My kids? Never.) If you have sewing skills, there's something really sweet about making your own napmat for little student so they feel a piece of...
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. One of the most unique looking iPhone docks we've ever seen. 2. A smart, free calendar app that's got cool extra features we really love. 3. Still looking for Waldo? We found him. On...
A very good day to visit Fab.com. As in, a 25% off kind of day.
There's something nice about waking up to a little notice in our inboxes that every single thing at Fab, one of our favorite online sale sites, is an extra 25% off today. I hardly know where to begin. Looking around, I don't know where to start with housewares,...
Super cool wall hooks that bring the outdoors in
See ya, summer chaos. It's time to get organized--with some fun style too. The modern Twiggy Hooks from StudioLiscious on Etsy are a pretty twist on your basic wall hook. Each one is made by hand in Ontario using only birch plywood and tung oil. (Not to be confused...
Ergobaby Swaddlers: bringing adorable baby burritos to a bedroom near you
Every time I get to review a product intended for a tiny baby, my heart skips a beat. I love tiny babies. I really do. And though my three are much more than enough for me, I still get wistful when a great baby product comes to my door. Especially when it's something...
Gorgeous baby announcements that don’t require that gorgeous baby photo. Yet.
Egg Press has been a favorite stationery and card shop of ours for a while, and their new baby announcements just keep them on top of the list in our minds. These scallop-edged baby announcements from Egg Press are just delicious. They're stunningly...