More coolness from recent weeks…
Our favorite gifts to pamper a new mom. Tip: NO ONESIES, GEEZ.
New moms need pampering just as much as their babies, as I well know this year! So I've searched the web to put together 13 wonderful holiday gift ideas for new moms that cater to her needs. For once. Because while it's nice to get presents for our babies, I don't...
Tips for preventing and treating skin redness this winter. | Sponsored message
This is a sponsored message from Eucerin In the winter months, your skin is subjected to so many factors that can create redness -- everything from wind and snow to things you may not have considered, like what you eat and drink. Some of it is avoidable, some of it...
23 creative, practical ideas for holiday gifts for teachers. No crafting required!
I don't know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids' teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can't do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead, I've been shopping for some...
How to make Santa Slime: The DIY Christmas gift every kid will love giving (and getting).
This year's DIY slime craze isn't going anywhere anytime soon, if my kids' obsession is any indicator. So when I saw this DIY Santa Slime tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids I knew I had to bookmark it. Honestly, how brilliant is this as a gift idea for your kids'...
Not Parent Approved: Our favorite irreverent card game just got even more _______.
It isn't often that my kids get excited for a game release that isn't electronic -- because let's be honest, when do we get a countdown to anything besides video games or Star Wars branded stuff? But in the case of Not Parent Approved, they've been begging for more....
When it’s too cold to go outside, this board lets kids take the action indoors. (Don’t panic, parents!)
When it comes to physical activity, my kids probably have something in common with yours: They're running around too much when it's homework time, and not running around enough when it's video game time. But I've found an awesome gift that changes all that. While the...
Are video games hurting our kids? Believe it or not…no. | Spawned 97
Parents have so many questions and concerns about kids and video games. Are they hurting our kids? Are violent games making kids more violent? Are they playing too much? Are certain games worse than others? How do we manage the time kids spend playing games -- and...
16 of the coolest Star Wars stocking stuffers, all Last Jedi-approved.
There's no shortage of cool Star Wars gifts for kids this holiday season, especially since the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi lands in theaters this month! December 15 to be exact -- but you know, who's obsessively counting by marking off every single day on their...
A subscription box gift from Rachel Zoe amps up the style at a really nice price
Yes, we still have time before Christmas -- less time before Hanukkah. So we're already heading toward "last-minute gift idea season" around here and that includes, as always, the best subscription boxes. CMP is an rstyle affiliate One that's new to me is Box of Style...
20 of the guaranteed funniest Christmas and holiday cards you’ll find anywhere
Every December, we love seeking out the funniest Christmas cards and holiday cards out there, and this year is no different. I mean hey, we adore the holidays, but let's be real, they can be a bit...stressful. So thank goodness for cookies and cocktails and more...
The hottest little gift that helps prevent the latest fashion faux pas
I'm the person who wore scrunchies around her wrist in the '80s and early '90s, and, as a mom in the 21st century, does the same with boring black ponytail holders. (Hey, hair-mergencies are real and preparation is key.) So it's safe to say that since reading...
Why the new Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors is helping more kids see themselves as the superheroes the world needs
I don't think that it's a coincidence all that right now, during a time of so much turmoil in the world, that our hunger for great superhero stories is blowing up. Yes, for kids too. It's hugely cathartic to see even the most basic good vs. evil storylines play out in...
This personalized cookies for Santa plate is magical
Leaving cookies for Santa is one of the most magical things about Christmas in my family. Cookies are somehow there on Christmas Eve, and gone on Christmas morning! What is this sorcery?! So when I saw the personalized cookies for Santa plate in our 2017 Holiday Gift...
Join us and Daymaker in making a holiday special for a child in need.
When we discovered the remarkable org, Daymaker, Kate literally rushed for a chance to share their website with our readers. Click over and you'll see throngs of gift wish lists for low-income and at-risk kids, often put together (for a holiday surprise!) by the local...
Can you give a postal carrier a gift or tip? The guidelines and some great ideas.
Each year around Christmas, our readers ask us whether you can give a postal carrier a gift -- or a UPS or FedEx delivery person for that matter, especially if you get as many packages as we do! Well we've got a list below of each organization's policies about...
Liz and Kristen’s favorite holiday gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
We have to admit that picking favorite gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is sort of like picking a favorite kid; it was really hard to do! But, we somehow managed, and we had a lot of fun doing it. Whether you're smack in the middle of your holiday shopping...
Easy tips for protecting your skin from the sun, even in the winter | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Eucerin While parents tend to be obsessed with SPF in the summer months, it can be easy to forget that sun exposure is still something to watch out for all year round. One easy way to get the protection you need is with Eucerin Daily...
The gift for the kid who has everything: A stylish clothing subscription box that gives back
We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14. What's especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new item of clothing will be given to...
Cool apparel and gifts that support our national parks. Now more than ever.
Ken Burns called our national park system, "America's Best Idea." And I have to say, the president's decision yesterday to eliminate more protected public land than ever before in US history -- nearly 2 million acres -- is absolutely disturbing in so many ways. But I...
More than 30 creative stocking stuffer ideas for kids, all under $5!
We're always on the lookout for fun stocking stuffers for kids that don't break the bank -- especially when we're stuffing a whole lot of them. And we love getting more creative than candy canes and bubbles. Not that there's anything wrong with them...but we can be so...
Choose kind: Wonderful gift ideas for Wonder book and movie fans.
Since the introduction to Harry Potter 20 years ago (wha-aa?) I can't think of a children's book that's resonated with so many kids and adults as RJ Palacio's Wonder. It's made my own daughters' lists of Favorite Books Ever, and they adored the Wonder movie too. (Even...