Thinking : Parent – The LEGO Friends wars are back, and girls are losing. But not for the reasons you think.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

We’re excited to launch a new editor’s column called Thinking: Parent, for common sense conversations about parenting issues we care about. Complete with random pop culture references.    This week, I’ve seen a lot of shares of a set of...

A modern baby bounce chair without all the bells and whistles. And that’s a good thing.

by Kate Etue | Baby

One of the best new-mom tips I ever received was to invest in a nice baby bounce chair. My BTDT friends swore that we’d use it every single day, and they were right. I’ve had a few over the years, and by far my favorite were the simple, minimalist rockers...

Irish rock band t-shirts: Cool on kids every day of the year

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

While a ton of kids and babies are going to end up with “Kiss me I’m Irish” shirts today, we thought we’d take a slightly different tack and track down some cool kids’ t-shirts featuring some of our favorite Irish rock bands. Because St....

The new Bottlerocket Water Bottle from PlanetBox: Is it worth the price?

by Kristen Chase | School Gear

When PlanetBox, the makers of those uber popular stainless-steel lunch boxes, asked if I’d like to check out their new Bottlerocket water bottle, I didn’t even blink before saying yes. I recently ditched juice boxes from my kids’ lunches to save a...

A fancy stroller liner that’s almost as fabulous as that Bugaboo.

by Kate Etue | Baby

When it comes to high-end infant strollers, it’s still hard to beat the love parents have for the Bugaboo Chameleon. We appreciate its lay-flat bassinet for babies who are always somehow ready to sleep riiiiight when we need to leave the house. But here’s...

The Peace Exchange: Fair trade accessories from an organization that just gives you more faith in humanity.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Fashion

I admit that like a lot of you, that it can get really hard, day after day, learning about yet another violent incident around the world; another area facing political unrest, turmoil, and terrible conditions, especially for women and children. But as I recently heard...

6 easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids that look pretty darn cute.

by Christina Refford | DIY

As we all know, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so even my family dons the green and plays some jigs on March 17th. And though we don’t go crazy decorating our house with shamrocks or setting up leprechaun traps, there are plenty of easy,...

4 Lucky Charms dessert recipes for St Patrick’s Day that are all about those marshmallows

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes

I will not get into the ingredient list on Lucky Charms cereal because, well. Yeah. But, hey, no judgments. I’m not one of those no-sugar-ever-moms. And once in a while, for a special occasion like, say, St. Patrick’s Day, I can totally see how putting...

19 very (very) special non-candy Easter basket gifts kids will love.

by Kate Etue | Easter Gifts, Toys + Playthings

Between school parties and Easter baskets from their grandparents, my kids will be coming home with chocolate bunnies and cream-filled eggs to last us till the Fourth of July. So I’ve been looking for some extra special Easter basket gifts for kids that go...

The Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Visit us!

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

This coming Friday March 20, we’re so excited to be representing at the Great.ly booth at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show NYC, showing some of our favorite makers from our Indie Shop. If you’re into design, and in the NY area, stop by on Friday...