This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The first time you travel with baby doesn't have to be horrible at all. (Or...as horrible as you th…
We're happy to offer up these baby shower gift ideas on behalf of our sponsor, Munchkin . And don't miss a huge giveaway below! We admit it: We all want to be the ones at the shower who hand over a gift and get the biggest "awwww..." fro…
With all the fun my oldest daughter had making the DIY cross-stitch keychains and necklaces I found on Etsy, I can't wait to try this awesome embroidery project with her. This amazing DIY embroidery kit for kids is perfect even for your …
Should you be the type of parent who is actually able to wrangle the kids into assigned seats at a child's birthday party (or say, at the children's table at your adult party?) you'll be needing place cards. You can even hand out the pla…
Nothing is sweeter than a Father's Day gift that really truly comes from the kids. Whether they make a card (still our all-time favorite gift), get crafty , or pick out something a little fancier, here are some fun Father's Day gift idea…
For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we're in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are mo…
I always look forward to my free online subscription to Moomah, which always has tons of fun craft ideas and other creative inspiration for parents. Today, their Father's Day issue hit my inbox and I love the two projects they're featuri…
There are great gifts for dads , and then there are the great gifts they'll always remember. This next batch of our 2013 Father's Day Gift Guide series offers up incredibly thoughtful Father's Day gift ideas with heart and homemade charm…
There's no doubt that our three kids are on their dad's mind during the day while he is off at work. But I've just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father's Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look…
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don't feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores--there are so many cool superhero printables and decor …
I like to think of myself as a closet crafter, someone who secretly loves DIY projects but can never find the time to do them. Well, now that my kids are almost out of school for the summer, I'm determined to roll up my sleeves with them…
When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy's Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creativ…
I'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. Julie Romero's Handmade Paper Flowers are all made to order with 50 bloo…
Yes, we're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day cards and crafts. You've got just two more days--unless you're sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we've got some cool DIY Mother's Day card ideas and gif…
With Mother's Day just a few days away, it's time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas , we've got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and litt…
This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board --which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a …
Summer break starts in two weeks down here in Atlanta (yes, two weeks!), so I'm already stocking up on cool kids' games and activities to keep my kids occupied. My go-to stop on the web: mom-owned Cattiwampus, where I always find a few k…
With the end of the school year looming (cue the screams of delighted children everywhere), it's time to start thinking of ways to thank the tireless, wonderful, and inspiring teachers in our kids' lives. And with tomorrow being National…
It's May the Fourth, Star Wars fans. Get it? May the Fourth... be with you . So party hard, we must with these recommendations for the coolest items and tips for throwing a great Star Wars themed party for the kids. Or...not the kids? On…
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! These days, it's not like you need a professional portrait photographer to make sure you've got tho…
Of all the Earth Day craft ideas I've seen that get creative when it comes to reusing and recycling , I love the idea of making an actual Earth on this very important day. Here are five cool Earth Day crafts for kids that we hope will en…
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. You'll want to bookmark these smart tips for monitoring your kids' screen time. 2. A brilliant way to keep track of your luggage, or your gadgets, or anyth…
My daughter came home the other day asking to learn origami. Sadly, all I could remember from my youth was how to make a butterfly. And then I realized after about six tries that...um, I didn't remember that either. After much searching,…
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. These smart phone cases were hugely popular with our Facebook fans. And they're for Android and iPhone, hooray! 2. Even if you already have free texting,…