Hi, nice to meet you. I'm one of the many parents who tries desperately to squeeze in a few last-minute Oscar nominated movie screenings just before the actual ceremony each year so I have at least a moderate shot at the family Oscar poo…
This hard core tote lover hasn't been so excited about a bag in a very long time, let alone a backpack, but just a few hours into carrying around the new Dakota laptop backpack that our friends at Dagne Dover sent me and I want to tell e…
I'm a long-time contact wearer here, especially in those glasses break now and then moments (or when a style moment hits hard). And as much as my optometrist has tried to get me to try daily wear contacts because they're waaaay better fo…
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…
I'm not so sure my kids could ever get bored of the LEGO sets that are currently blanketing the floor of our playroom, but just in case, I found three cool LEGO add-on sets that will make their builds even more exciting. These sets are f…
This fierce, courageous action figure does something pretty amazing: She helps kids fight the toughest battle of their lives. For each Courage Core Power action figure purchased, one is donated to a child affected by cancer who could use…
If you're excited about the new American Girl boy doll that was just announced, we've found a mom-run company at this year's Toy Fair that's already making boy dolls that are diverse, too. Created by two sisters who wanted their sons to …
My girls and I love graphic novels , especially when they feature strong female role models, which is why I’m so excited about the Femme Magnifique Kickstarter project , fundraising now. This hardcover anthology of comics will feature 30…
I recently finished reading How to Win as a Step-Family (great book for blended families, by the way), and one of the suggestions they made to help family morale was a complaint and compliment box where everyone can air their grievances …
I adore almost all children's books, and thank goodness for that since I am a mom of four kids. But there's one genre -- the ABC book -- that makes my eyes glaze over. Hey, you can only read "A is for apple" so many times. Over the years…
Hear ye, hear ye! How does a parent of a Hamilton-obsessed kid score major points without spending your child's college fund on Broadway tickets? By throwing a Hamilton-themed birthday party, that's how. While I would love to give my dau…
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Whether you've seen every film nominated for an Academy Award this year or you're still trying to figure out what this La La Land is that everyone's so gaga about, having friends over for an Oscars party is always a winning idea. An excu…
If you've been looking for a good way to celebrate diversity with your very youngest kids during Black History Month (and well, every single month), a great place to start is Sesame Street. Because, of course! Our favorite kids' show has…
Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 class…
We're big fans of supporting quality journalism, especially in this age of where fake news is running rampant. Because, facts matter. (Not that this is a big stake in the ground, mamas. I mean, is any normal person really like, "Whoo! Fa…
I'm pretty sure I can't be the only mom who barely has enough energy to wash her face at night and slap some moisturizer on, since I'm so darn tired I just want to brush my teeth and hit the sack. Yes, the 30 seconds it would take me alw…
I'm a super fan of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg . She's an incredible, inspiring female role model for my girls and a serious badass too. Plus she can throw shade like nobody's business. So when I found these RBG Dissent Pin…
The Wonder Woman movie isn't out until June, but the new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel will give little girls plenty of fierce dreams until then. Ahead of this weekend's New York Toy Fair (which we'll be covering, of course!), Mattel unv…
Do you know how many of the 2016 Oscars best picture nominees I've seen this year? Zero. Not a single one. Because, kids. But, I have one last chance to see them all before the big awards ceremony. And at a discount too. See, sometimes i…
Like the rest of the country, I've been a little Hamilton -obsessed lately. So when I found these hip, historical t-shirts for kids at Wee Rascals that have that same hip, historical bent as the musical that's on everyone's mind these da…
Finally, after begging for years, we're pleased to learn there's going to be a boy doll from American Girl Doll this Thursday! His name is Logan Everett, and he plays drums alongside his friend, Tenney Grant, a female singer-songwriter f…
Whatever your Valentine's Day looks like tonight (Netflix and pass out seems pretty great to a lot of us TBH), we hope it's a good one! So Happy Valentine's Day to those of you in love, in like, or just crushing on a special someone. And…
Just this week, the launch of Livelihood has brought together four of my favorite things: Fashion, indie women-run businesses, products made in the US, and purchases that do good for people in need. Founded by Delaware social worker and …
