5 great Easter cards – because as we know, it’s all about the egg hunt

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery

In our family we have a tradition we like to think of as Peaster–an Easter, Passover hybrid that acknowledges all the traditions of the diverse, wonderful people in our family. The one thing that holds the whole thing together? Eggs.When we’re done...

5 tips to help teach kids about money

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

One of the important challenges we face as parents ourselves is how to teach our kids about money. And not just the difference between a dime and a nickel–yes, the nickel is bigger but it’s not worth more. Boy, that’s a hard one with our...

A progressive coloring book for progressive kids

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

When the airport gift shop coloring book choices “for girls” range from princesses to uh, princesses (and maybe the occasional princess) I’m reminded of how easily 21st century gender stereotypes are reinforced pretty much everywhere we look. Well...

Hot trend alert: Chevrons are for kids!

by Roxanna | Art + Decor

Chevron stripes have been one of the hottest design trends and far less polarizing than the moustache. Chevrons are literally on every available surface, and I’m still in no mood to give them up–they just make everything look so fun and fresh.Whatever you...

Food themed birthday parties for kids. AKA No dessert until you finish your milk and cookies.

by Stacie Billis | Party Ideas

If you need a break from superheroes and princesses, I’ve got a fabulous kids birthday party idea, and it’s so easy: Food themed birthday parties. Move over tea parties, we’ve got three new themes worth checking out. Milk & Cookies FestThis...

New shapewear you can wear just about everywhere

by Melissa | Fashion

Ah shapewear. How essential you are. After all, the beginning of every new year starts with the same pledge: “I will get in shape.” But this year, I didn’t even dare make that resolution–with a baby who doesn’t sleep through the night and...

Wearing your heart on your toes. Your super cute, scrumptious little baby toes.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Style

If you’re looking for a sweet Valentines gift for a baby too young for chocolate bonbons, here’s a totally adorable idea. I’ve been a fan of Trumpette socks ever since I got a set for my own baby and realized they were the only socks that actually...

Easy Valentine’s craft ideas that we heart

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

I always love seeing what’s new and fun at Martha Stewart Crafts around the holidays, and especially Valentine’s Day. Or as we like to think of it, That Day That All The Glitter Ended Up in The Rug. But I’ve taken the time to parse the ones that...

Print your own Super Bowl championship shirts, right from home

by Christina Refford | DIY

No matter what the outcome of today’s game (go New England!), I hope my kids see a game that reflects the best in sportsmanship (beat the Giants!) and a commitment to trying really hard (whoo! Tom Brady!). Oh, and I may care a little bit about who wins.Which is...

Pearls & Popcorn – Parisian kiddie style now available stateside

by Melissa | Kid Style

I often get stuck in a rut when it comes to buying clothes for my kids. I automatically order their jeans and sweaters from big name chains and then am continually disappointed about the fit or the fact that a hole appears after only a couple times on the playground....