It's no surprise to anyone who knows me or my kids that we are massive Broadway fans . We are so fortunate to live in The Greatest City in the World (name that tune), which allows us to see a lot of musicals. A lot. But my kids are hardl…
it's time for our annual Top 10 Editors Picks of the Year ! To kick things off, I wanted to start with one of the biggest, most positive events that pops out to us as we reflect on 2019: the growing awareness of gender fluidity and gende…
When we first started this site in 2006, eco-friendly was one of our most popular tags. Parents were concerned about where their products were made , what ingredients were in them, and how they impacted the planet. Then the recession hit…
There have been years that I received kind Christmas cards from family and friends that blessed me and my Atheist-slash-Secular Jewish family, wishing Our Heavenly Father’s blessings upon us. They expressed hope that we have found peace …
Nothing gets me emotional quite like the Folger's coffee holiday commercial, with the sentimental mother-son reunion at 5:30 AM over a cup of coffee. (I'm not joking, I cry every time.) But that's not quite most people's reality when we …
Lately, I've seen a lot of well-meaning posts from people around my social networks, with comments like, "well I want to protect the environment....that's why we're getting a fake Christmas tree this year." Suddenly I was like crap, shou…
Kristen and Liz have talked a lot about self-care and how important it is for parents on their Spawned parenting podcast. I know it's a big issue for me, and for lots of us. Parenting culture seems to push and push us to do more and more…
Babies and sleep may be the one issue that strikes the most fear in the hearts of new parents. But when you think about it, a bedtime routine is actually one of the most lovely, beautiful bonding experiences between babies, parents, and …
I love trying out beauty products. So when I had a chance to try three of Zenmed's natural skincare products that seem to have a cult-y following with beauty editors, influencers, and regular folks, I thought sure, why not! They're known…
Being thankful and expressing gratitude always shifts our own mindset in a positive direction, especially over the holidays, so my family came up with a new tradition we're excited about: a gratitude garland! I was inspired by my neighbo…
Oh, men. We love them, we love shopping for them, but we hate when they seem to already have everything they need -- maybe because we're all such amazing gift givers? Ha. Fret not! Over the years, we've put together a lot of fabulous gui…
As a mom of three, I have loved few things as much as hearing the crazy stories my kids have dreamt up, or reading the creative things they choose to write on paper. And so I am super psyched to hear about a contest that rewards kids for…
If the picture up top makes you think, Ack! That's every room of my house, then you're going to be so happy to learn about Second Chance Toys , an organization that will help you get those no-longer-wanted toys into the hands of kids who…
With the holidays coming up, grandparents and friends are naturally asking for ideas for gifts for the kids , but when you are shopping for toys for kids with cognitive disabilities, it can make the gifting a little more challenging. For…
The good news: I finally found the one affordable little gift I know will please every one of my kids. Baby Yoda: The Child Funko POP! figurine , fresh off his Mandalorian boost into meme-of-the-year status, complete with a Lin Manuel ap…
This is a sponsored message for Relay If you've been wanting your child to have the safety and security of a phone, but know they aren't quite ready for the responsibility and distraction of one, you need Relay , a smartphone alternative…
Each year, we love putting together some of our favorite gifts that give back in substantial and specific ways -- not just some undetermined percentage of your purchase going to "charities." While we definitely share these kinds of gifts…
I think these DIY mason jar spa gift ideas are just so incredibly perfect for the holidays, Mother's Day, anniversaries...you name it. I mean, is there anyone among us who could not use a little pampering right now? The way I see it, if …
If you’re looking for the very best 2019 Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, you've come to the right place. Because our thing is, stay home ! Be with your family! Shop in your PJs! You too? Got you covered. Here ar…
STEM toys and gifts are definitely high on lots of holiday wish lists this season, so we're rounding up some of the coolest options for big kids and tweens . From cool STEM building sets to STEM subscription boxes, in every single price …
This is a sponsored message for SunvalleyTek Technology has helped make parenting so much easier that it's often at the top of many baby registries and baby shower wish lists. That's where you'll find the VAVA Baby Monitor and the TaoTro…
I am usually a big advocate for letting Thanksgiving have its own precious time before shifting my focus on to Christmas. But, with Thanksgiving falling so late in November this year, those of us who celebrate Christmas will want to have…
We are incredibly thrilled to present our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide . Whoo! If you can believe, this is our 14th annual holiday gift guide, and this year, well, we think we might have outdone ourselves. (Or maybe it's just the exhaustion t…
This is a sponsored message for Candlewick Press There's nothing like a magical story to get kids into the Christmas spirit, which is why you'll be so glad to have Dasher , a new book with a female protagonist (yay!) from New York Times …
