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The one surprising thing that happened when I switched to a natural deodorant.
I'm the kind of person who needs the prescription strength-type antiperspirant, so for me to make the switch to a natural deodorant is a big deal. Granted, it's not the first time I've tried, and while it was pretty successful (yay Prima…
A fun board game for summer that our kids can't stop playing.
Last week, my son and I visited the Innovator's Fair here in Philadelphia and discovered our newest board game obsession: Maze Racers . It combines creativity and building with mazes in a super fun way. Let's just say, we're all addicted…
5 incredibly clever ways to transport wine safely to picnics
Summer means picnics, and picnics mean wine! Well, okay -- picnics mean an awful lot of good things, like family and fun and memories and sunshine. But for you wine-drinkers, a nice Rosé or Prosecco can have its own special place in a pi…
Everybody in the pool! 10 of the coolest pool floats for the whole family that are sure to make a big splash.
Sure you can bring out the boring inner tubes at the pool this summer, but we say go big with one of the coolest pool floats around. Sure, some of these are a bit spendy, but these 10 inflatables offer fun and lazy lounging for the whole…
We've found the cutest pool floaties known to man...or bird.
Pool accessories have come a long way since I was a kid. Back then, we made do with inner tubes and foam noodles, but now there's larger-than-life, lounge-able swans and rainbow unicorns . Not to mention huge floating hashtags. But my fa…
A stylish way to zig zag with your cool Chuck Taylors
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Mommyhood wine bottle labels: Here's to surviving your first playdate from hell.
For all those wine-lovers out there (ahem, like me), we're entitled to toast our momentous new mom wins. With some celebratory vino and a high-five, right? That’s where these hilarious Mommy’s First Motherhood Milestones Wine Bottle Cove…
7 myths about lice that every parent should know. (And, apologies.)
Our household been through the dreaded lice (shudder) more times than I'd like to admit. The only good thing that's come out of it -- besides a wildly clean house -- is enough knowledge about what works, what doesn't, and which "guarante…
The bed rail cover that makes you hate bed rails a lot less.
Oh, bedtime. Why do you have to be so difficult for so many parents? From infant swaddlers to resources for big kid sleep anxiety , parents with kids of all ages will always crave solutions to make bedtime safer and easier. While my baby…
9 outrageously cool experience gifts for the dad who has everything | Father's Day Gift Guide 2017
If there's a dad in your life who's impossible to shop for , Father's Day gifting can present an annual challenge. Well -- challenge for you, but fun for us! That's why we turn to fantastic experience gifts for the dad who has everything…
From unsolved science mysteries to Hamilton, 5 cool educational videos tweens and teens will love
If you're like me, you're currently scrambling to find ways to keep your kids occupied -- and better, still learning -- during summer when school's out. That's where our newest sponsor The Great Courses Plus comes in. They turn screen ti…
10 free Father's Day printables that make great gifts all on their own | Father's Day Gift Guide 2017
Father's Day is inching closer and closer, and if you haven't found the perfect Father's Day gift for Dad -- don't panic! In addition to lots of the gifts in our guide, there's a stellar chance you can find just the gift you're looking f…
6 fantastic children's books celebrating LGBT families, because #LoveisLove
If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that all families should be celebrated, all the time. Because, love is love. So we pulled together these 6 excellent children's books that celebrate LGBT families . The way it's important fo…
11 creative DIY Father's Day cards kids can make! Awwww.... | Father's Day Gift Guide 2017
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 …
8 of the coolest summer water activities for your backyard. (Pool? What pool?)
Summer comes in two settings: Hotter and Hottest. That's why we love these amazing summer water activities for the backyard that we found on some of our favorite sites around the web. I mean I know that for kids, a nice, cool pool is oft…
5 funny books on fatherhood from dads who definitely know funny | Father's Day Gift Guide 2017
Being a parent really does require a great sense of humor, especially in those early years. And these five funny books on fatherhood should help. All written by fathers who also happen to be hilarious (Michael Ian Black? Jim Gaffigan? He…
20+ backyard party ideas: Host the best summer party on your block.
Warmer weather means moving the inside activities outside, which is an all-around good thing -- especially when it comes to those long summer day get-togethers. Parties are somehow just more fun when they're in the backyard (and we admit…
Could the Kiddo wearable health tracker help kids make better choices? | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Kiddo If you want a way to keep track of your child's health and well-being in real time, meet Kiddo , a new wearable health tracker designed to do just that. This wearable gadget gives you real-time insi…
Too cool for the kiddie pool: We've got 5 of the cutest reusable swim diapers for boys.
While I love a classic sailboat print as much as the next mama, I've been looking to find something a little fresher for my son's big debut at the kiddie pool this summer. And OMG these reusable swim diaper for boys (and, hey, girls too!…
A book club that supports Black women authors sets its sights on a festival you should know about.
From Brooklyn to beyond! The Well-Read Black Girl Book Club (WRBG), which has been bringing together women of color to celebrate and raise awareness of Black literature, will be hosting its first-ever The Well-Read Black Girl Writers' Co…
Target's new Pride tees for kids: Because love is love, and parents are parents
But did you know that Target offers these kids’ tees that support their #takepride initiative?
10 truly cool personalized gifts for dad you can still order in time | Father's Day Gifts 2017
We've shared so many cool personalized Father's Day gifts over the years, as well as personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday or shopping list -- but the catch is, you often have to shop early. So I'm so happy to share these fanta…
Pom poms: They're not just for cheerleaders.
I've been kind of tickled looking at the colorful new boho pom pom sandals that have blowing up my feeds lately, but I'm not entirely sure I can pull them off. Then I saw this amazing woven trapeze pom pom bag from Ted Baker and I though…
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