While you're still allowed to love your American Girl, we're all in favor of international love and acceptance amongst our treasured dolls. And now there's a new doll in town, ready to put visions of Paris, croissants and classic French …
When my kids were little, they had a bunch of plastic "tools" that they could use around the house. But once they outgrew these toys and actually wanted to "saw" something, I was at a loss since our real tools were just too big and dange…
The aden + anais swaddlers have been a staple in my household since my second baby was born, but now that my youngest is almost two-years old, we've outgrown them a bit. So imagine how thrilled I was to learn that they've recently launch…
For those of you like me who spent far too many hours playing Tetris on your Gameboy (RIP), you'll know instantly why I thought these blocks for kids were a fantastic idea. The Tetris Blocks by Kubix come with 50 colorful, geometric bloc…
It's hard to believe that it's been a whole year since the launch of Tattly tattoos, those cool artist-designed temporary tats curated by design blogging guru Tina Roth-Eisenberg, that put the Cracker Jacks versions to shame. And because…
If you're like me, then you've got a couple of boxes in the attic with a few of each of your kids' baby clothes. Every now and then I wonder what exactly I'm going to do with them when I pull them out in ten years and they're all dusty a…
Adding to the growing list of things I know now, that I didn't when I had my first kid: I would have skipped the cheap stuff, and invested in a solid kids' table and set of chairs . We've gone through far too many to count. If you're a m…
We're all a little prone to dehydration in the summer around here, so I'm not above letting my kids grab swigs of my Gatorade on a really hot day. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's not the best. So I'm all for trying out an…
With everything now at Bluefly up to 75% off I thought I'd poke around there and point out a few (a very, very few) great deals on gorgeous things. Should you be in a shopping-for-less kind of a mood. Just hurry--by the time you read thi…
There is simply no substitute for ice cream sundaes in the summer. When you're looking for hoots and hollers, a kiddie cone just won't do. Pull out the big scoops and make one of these ice cream sundae recipes. These sundaes are made wit…
I've been using Fairy Tales hair care products since my girls' first haircuts, when the stylist recommended them. While they've become very well known for their gentle lice shampoos and repellants for kids, the rest of their line is pret…
I wish my kids would smack their lips over kale chips the same way they do the junk-filled candy they stare at in the supermarket checkout line. But while I can't say I've found a line of candy made of kale (ha), I have discovered a bran…
Some of my most favorite baby gifts to give and receive are personalized, but they can often be a little tough on the budget. That's why I'm so thrilled that one of our favorite Etsy artisans has started making personalized baby name gif…
This past week on a trip with a few families, I was so glad we had a few little art projects for rainy days or just quiet (forced) downtime. If you're not familiar with Todd Oldham's awesome craft collection, Kid Made Modern, it's a wond…
Lost drawstrings are up there at the top of all the annoying scale for me as far as clothing mishaps go. In fact, I just spent the last month frustrated that a small silk drawstring belt came out of a silk dress; I couldn't figure out ho…
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your kid's shoes ... but more super. Every kid wants to be a superhero, but laundering all those capes can be a real drag. These Superhero Shoe Wings from Etsy shop smallfly, however, strap on to any kids …
Finding that Higgs Boson particle is pretty cool, I guess. But maybe it's time to go back to the roots of invention and adventure that make America so great. Namely, dirigibles, freeze rays, lasers, and zombies. all of which come to life…
If I had to pick a CD to take with my family onto a desert island this summer, it'd be the Sugar Free Allstars' latest release. The ten tracks pack a whole lot of funky deliciousness into 36 minutes, with lyrics that always perk us up an…
I have a big love for finding the perfect hostess gifts for those overnight or weekend invitations that crop up over the summer--if we're lucky. (Hint: feel free to invite us! My kids eat nothing and we bring good hostess gifts .) While …
Whether you're exercising your brain or your body this summer , we've got the tech scoop on how to make it easier and more fun. Here are some of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. The only questi…
Getting babies to transition to solid foods can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. But while this new set can't make the taste of rice cereal more appealing, it can make mealtime more enjoyable for both of you. The Oogaa baby mealtime set…
I am planning a garden-themed 4th birthday party for my daughter in a few weeks. I need some creative inspiration! So far, we're going to have the kids each plant something in a pot to take home .. And that's all. I need ideas for other …
When I find myself with a little square of wall space to fill, I've found that ornaments can add nice texture and dimension, instead of another poster or print. And this Etsy shop makes ones that are so cute, I might just clear some spac…
One of my favorite times of the month is when my Birch Box subscription arrives on my doorstep. As much as I love beauty products, I'm hard-pressed to find the sans-kids time to casually peruse the aisles of Sephora to find a new lip col…
