During these dog days of summer, when there's really no other word to describe the heat but "blergh," we parents have to think way beyond the sprinklers and water balloons that we've been relying on to keep our kids cool (and occupied). …
When researching our post about the coolest water activities for your yard , I noticed something pretty awesome: pool noodles are the hot crafting supply of the season. Maybe it's because they're only $1 each (or less) at dollar stores, …
Kids like rocks. Kids like painting. Kids like giving gifts. So it's pretty brilliant for Creativity for Kids/Faber-Castell to come out with the brand new Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit which brings all three together. Admittedly on first…
Sometimes the sweetest Father's Day gifts don't come from a store, but come cobbled together with Scotch tape and glue sticks -- like these awesomely creative DIY Father's Day cards kids can make for a special dad, grandpa or stepfather …
I had so much fun rounding up these fantastic DIY Father's Day gifts that kids can make themselves -- well, maybe with a little help. I mean surely new motherhood is making me a bit biased, but I think there's nothing better than a handm…
I have a couple of kids with on-and-off sleep issues, so I've been paying attention to the swell of discussion about the benefits of weighted blankets for children. These blankets, which are generally filled with anywhere from 5–10 lbs. …
Finding out whether your baby is a girl or a boy is one of life's greatest surprises -- and one of the longest waits, which can be problematic for those of us who need to know things now. (Um, not like we know anyone like that.) To make …
There's nothing quite like a handmade Mother's Day gift from the kids to melt a mom's (or grandma's or stepmom's) heart. But take it from this mom of four kids, while all Mother's Day gifts are perfect (really), I've tracked down a dozen…
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This year, we've been feeling like moms are in need of a lot of love. As in, more than usual. So for 2017, we wanted to kick off our annual Mother's Day gift guide with fabulous gift ideas as always (would you expect anything less?) that…
Every Mother's Day, we want to go all-out to celebrate the women in our lives who have done so much for us. But, as moms ourselves, we don't always have the time to plan big brunches or create one-of-a-kind gifts for all the special moms…
If your news feed has been dragging you down lately, take heart. Volunteerism is a great way to put that energy to positive use, and spring is the perfect time for you and your family to discover ways to volunteer for your own local comm…
They're sparkly, mysterious, and gorgeous... is it any wonder then that kids (and, um, the rest of us too) find unicorns so entrancing? It's why I searched the web to find the most magical unicorn birthday party ideas out there, which wa…
These fun food-themed Easter egg decorating ideas may not trick my kids into thinking they're actually eating pineapple or a hamburger, but I still think they're a cool way to switch up our normal egg-dyeing routine. If you want to try y…
Easter Egg decorating these days is not your mama's store-bought kit with hard pellets and a bottle of vinegar. Every year it seems like our favorite craft and mom bloggers are going above and beyond to bring us the brightest and boldest…
Feats of strength, superhuman powers, outrageous costumes...our superheroes (and beloved supervillains) have it good. Which is why it was so much fun to pull together this list of amazing superhero party themes for girls we know our girl…
I've been looking for some fun ways to up our Easter egg decorating game this year. You know, beyond the very reliable Paas kit I usually grab in the checkout line at the grocery. Enter, unicorn eggs. The most amazing DIY unicorn eggs fo…
Spring has sprung...well, almost. Which means that yards everywhere will soon be filled with beautiful buds and fabulous flowers . And until we thaw out from winter, we can find other ways to bring the beauty of spring into our lives, li…
With the much hyped Beauty and the Beast movie coming out today, we have the feeling more than a few kids will be raring for a Beauty and the Beast themed birthday party this year. And have we got ideas! We scoured the web for the very c…
To help your kids celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, you could bake pans and pans of soda bread, or painstakingly place leprechaun prints around the house...or you could download some free St. Patrick's Day printables to add to lunch…
It's always a strange and complex feeling to feel the loss of someone you've never actually met, but that's just what I feel right now, learning of today's passing of author and mom of three, Amy Krouse Rosenthal . This is one woman who …
One of the questions parents are always asking each other is, "how much should I be spending on my babysitter or nanny?" The answer is so tough. The last thing I want to do is underpay someone with the important job of taking care of my …
I'm convinced my kids' toys are spontaneously spawning in the playroom at night while we sleep. Surely I'm not the only parent who can't figure out where all my kids' toys have come from. As a result, I'm constantly in need of new storag…
Your kids may not be ready to attend the parades in NOLA just yet, but they can get into the spirit with fabulous, feathery, jeweled-up DIY Mardi Gras masks for kids. So for those of us who'll be eating our King Cake at home, it's a good…
