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This Disney/Pixar bracket is the only March Madness we may win
Forget March Madness -- we found a bracket for every family to invest some time in. It's the Disney/Pixar bracket. And it's a lot harder than you might think. Related: 9 fantastic girl-power movies for kids, streaming right now Twitter user @yeeitsanthonyy posted the...
40 things parents can REALLY do while the baby sleeps. (No, not sleep.)
How many times have you heard this: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Oh man, did I want to throttle everyone who gave me that TOTALLY SMART BUT UNATTAINABLE ADVICE when my kids were newborns. Mostly because I was tired. But also because there's just so much to do when...
4 ginormous inflatable sprinklers that will make you desperate for summer
For years now, there's been a big demand for summer-ready inflatables: unicorn floats, inflatable pools, even party-size floats for all your friends. And there's a new trend coming to a yard near you: Giant inflatable sprinklers, perfect for a summer party in the...
6 printables that make Easter egg decorating more fun, from Porgs to superheroes to the cutest bunnies ever.
If dyeing Easter eggs and decorating them in other crafty ways don't figure into your plans this year, here's something that might: Easter egg printables. Just print them out, pop them on eggs, and add some paint or marker faces to decorate your eggs. That's it! And...
5 versatile spring dresses for girls, with tips for dressing them up for Easter.
I'm all about finding versatile spring dresses for my girls, even when it comes to Easter dresses. Spending a ton of money on frilly, crinoline-lined dresses for Easter when my girls are unlikely to ever wear them again isn't really my thing. (Mama would much rather...
Is it okay to say “autistic?” And other things people need to know about Autism | Ep 105
With World Autism Day fast approaching, for many of us who don't have children with Autism in our family, we might let this important day slip off our radar. However, given the number of children on the Spectrum, there's a good chance that even though your child might...
Where to get the new Mister Rogers stamps. Also, yay!
If you want a simple, easy way to end your week on a high note, it has to be the fact that the much-awaited Mister Rogers USPS stamps are finally here! Featuring our favorite TV neighbor, we can't think of a better person to honor than this wonderful, wonderful man...
12 crazy-cool patterned rain boots for toddlers, all under $30. Including the new Hunter for Target boots!
In keeping with the crazy sock trend that shows no sign of waning, we're seeing super fun patterns of rain boots for toddlers this year and we love it! - Now updated to include the new Hunter for Target rain boot collection! - Yep, it's officially rain boot season,...
The perfect first Easter gifts for babies: These 11 sweet bunny gifts
Since my own one-year-old son is just old enough to start appreciating the magic of Easter for the first time,I had the best time looking for cute first Easter gifts for babies like mine. I landed on the idea of bunny gifts and accessories, because duh, bunnies -- but...
A toddler memory book: Perfect for those of us who, uh, never did our actual baby books.
Make no mistake, your baby will always be your baby, no matter how old they are. But if you've kind of missed your window to put together a baby book (hey, we're busy and sleep-deprived in those early days!) or you want to keep tracking milestones past infancy, here's...
How good are these $3 non-toxic cleaning products? We put them to the test.
I gave a thumbs-up to Brandless — the online grocery store where everything is $3 — after I tried out its line of conscientious beauty products that launched last August. The store has been steadily adding to its inventory, and just yesterday launched a collection of...
7 diverse family music albums that could teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. Or at least your family.
Exposing our children to multicultural music, art and culture is a simple way to help raise globally minded, compassionate, and empathetic adults. Just as in children’s literature, family music artists -- or kindie groups, as they've been called -- are seeing a lack...
A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo: Because love is love. Even for bunnies.
As we're busy sharing all the traditionally cute bunny books and gifts for kids' Easter baskets, here comes one that...well, it's a long way off the beaten path of your typical bunny book. Presenting: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, an equally satirical and sweet...
7 POC-owned beauty brands that I already love, or am falling in love with right now.
As a woman of color, I love POC-owned beauty brands. In my experience, it means the color in the bottle is the same color that will appear on your face; you don't have to worry about opacity or color saturation; and you're practically guaranteed that moisturizing...
New and expectant parents: How you could attend the MommyCon natural parenting show for free!
Calling all new and expectant parents! We're thrilled to announce our media partnership with MommyCon, the biggest natural parenting convention -- and it may be coming to a city near you. Even better, you may be able to win tickets for free from us! Don't miss the...
8 simply gorgeous, no-dye ways to decorate your Easter eggs this year.
So let's talk about no-dye Easter eggs. I mean, I love a good hand-dyed Easter egg as much as the next mom, but the dyed fingers and clothes? Not so much. So this Easter I've rounded up 8 of the coolest, prettiest no-dye Easter eggs that still let kids -- and you! --...
A creative way to change up your Easter egg hunt this year. And no mess! | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Spin Master Hatchimals CollEGGtibles With Easter almost here, parents are looking for ways to make the holiday more special for kids. One creative idea: Put a twist on your traditional Easter egg hunt by hiding an assortment of...
8 cool, modern coin banks for kids who have outgrown piggies
The kids in my life aren't into the whole piggy bank aesthetic anymore. Like, at all. But I think they'd love one of these cool, modern coin bank alternatives to the original to help them save their pennies, dimes, and coveted quarters. It's a great way to get even...
Can you get in trouble if you participate in the National School Walkout? Kids and their right to protest
Today at 10AM, for 17 minutes, tens of thousands of schoolkids across the country will participate in the National School Walkout, a peaceful protest to honor the 17 lives lost in Parkland, Florida on February 14. A lot of parents are asking whether a child can get in...
These Harry Potter bookmarks make reading more magical.
We discovered Re-marks at Toy Fair 2018, a company offering great USA-made jigsaw puzzles, coloring books, and bookmark, all with eco-friendly materials. But it was their Harry Potter book collection of Quotemarks that had us under their spell. Related: 13 great...
Spring 2018 fashion trends: The good, the bad, and the OMGWTF
We're lightening up the mood this week on the Spawned podcast, as we take a look at this year's hottest spring/summer fashion trends and...well, we laugh. And gasp. And covet -- just a bit. Take a listen this very fun episode of Spawned, and get our takes on some of...