Some Not-So-Spooky Fun this Halloween
How can Build-A-Bear be used for Halloween costumes? Let kids create a spooky Build-A-Bear sidekick to incorporate into their costume, which can help the costume be enjoyed beyond Halloween.
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kids' toys
The sweetest back-to-school tradition
Back-to-school season doesn't have to be all backpacks, supply lists, and new sneakers. Sometimes the best way to mark a new school year is with something that feels a little more fun—and a lot less practical. Enter Build-A-Bear , where …
The baby shower gift they'll always remember
When it comes to baby gifts, we all want to give something that feels a little more meaningful than another stack of onesies. That's exactly why we love Cuddle + Kind . These beautifully hand-knit dolls are the kind of gift that parents …
Spring break energy? Send it outside with Little Tikes
Let’s get real: even if your kids are officially too old for the toddler aisle, spring hits and suddenly everyone wants to be outside—and you actually want that too. Enter Little Tikes , the MVP of outdoor play that somehow manages to ke…
Make Halloween memories with Build-a-Bear buddies
Okay, mama, let’s be honest: Halloween is creeping up, and your kids are already bouncing off the walls with excitement (and probably sugar from your hidden candy stash). But before you drown in costume glitter and candy wrappers, let me…
Reclaim the playroom with Lovevery's age-appropriate playtime kits
You know that drawer full of toys your toddler outgrew in two weeks—the stuff you swore would keep them busy and now they never play with? It's frustrating, right? We've got good news: Lovevery stage-based toy kits for children ages 1-4,…
Halloween Build-a-Bears are here!
Let’s be real—Halloween costumes are cute (until your kid changes their mind the night before), candy is fun (until the sugar crash), and trick-or-treating is a blast (until you’re carrying your preschooler four whole blocks home). But y…
Your kids will love these 35 affordable Easter basket ideas - all under $15!
While we're all for jellybeans, affordable chocolate bunnies , and Peeps of every color , if you're looking for creative, affordable Easter basket ideas beyond candy, we've got you covered! In fact, this year we're sharing 35 incredibly …
How to set up the perfect playroom for kids when you don't have a lot of space: 8 expert tips
We love the idea of setting up a playroom for kids so that our children have their own space . But not all of us have an entire room to spare for play. Still, that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice half your living room or give up your …
28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
Personalized gifts for kids are an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special -- and it doesn't have to cost a lot either . That extra touch of personalization really makes these gifts stand out. That said, if you do want to buy a per…
More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.
Each year, we love putting together a list of affordable holiday gifts for kids under $15 to go with our list of 60+ holiday gifts for adults under $15 . It's nice to know there are plenty of affordable gifts that still seem like big dea…
This giant Connect Four game that's taken over suburban lawns this summer is on sale
If you're looking for a fun new outdoor toy for summer, we have plenty of backyard swings and water toys to check out. And now there's one more: This giant Connect Four game (technically, "Four in a Row Connect Game") that's been spotted…
Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.
This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they're all on sale, and let's be honest, we're all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we w…
The best summer camp care package ideas for tweens and teens: A comprehensive list from a mom who's been sending them for 10 years
There is a certain joy in putting together summer camp care packages for my tweens and teens each year. It's not just loading them up with stuff so I can make sure they remember me (ha), it's that a summer camp care package can provide t…
Personalized Squishmallows have our kids' names all over them! (Or at least on the belly.)
While our team did a great job putting together graduation gifts for high school seniors, and sharing gift books for grads of all ages, I just stumbled on one more super cool graduation gift I had to share: Personalized Squishmallows . (…
6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playground
You've got to admit, it helps motivate the kids to get outside and active when you have cool backyard swings for them to play with. My own kids have all enjoyed hanging out on some new swings we've installed to update the old swing set. …
One Cool Thing: Social-emotional learning through play
While looking at all the amazing new toys and gifts out this year to include in our new and improved Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide (it's on its way!), I came across this just wonderful Shapes of Emotions social-emotional learning toy . It…
One Cool Thing: These cool toys get kids outdoors - and help plant trees with every purchase
We've officially hit that stage of mid-April when the weather is warm everywhere, and we're trying to get the kids to play outside more. While browsing for some cool new outdoor toys for kids, I came across an awesome program: One of our…
Lovevery Baby: the beautifully curated developmental toy box subscription that parents adore
Pretend for a moment you have a personal shopper for your baby or young child -- who also happens to have amazing taste and a degree in developmental psychology. Well, that's basically what you get with Lovevery Baby , a wonderful subscr…
Our favorite Valentine's gifts for kids on Etsy this year, no cap
Sure Valentine’s Day is traditionally for our sweethearts , but we love giving adorable Valentine’s gifts for kids we find on Etsy . (Almost as much as we love embarrassing them by saying "no cap.) So I searched like crazy to find some V…
These Valentine's Day gift ideas are perfect for boys who aren't so into the hearts and romance stuff
Valentine's Day has a tendency to skew all lace and hearts and sweetness, so as moms of boys, we wanted to find some cool gifts they would appreciate too. Of course these gifts are not just for boys, because cool Valentine's gift ideas k…
Why the ultimate gift for Disney-loving kids is a hit with parents who are fond of saying "can you just put down your phone for a minute?"
When my young kids dressed up and played imaginary games, they often fought over who got to be "the bad guy" -- Hook over Peter Pan, Maleficent over Sleeping Beauty, and literally anyone over "The Prince," should he have actually had a n…
20 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
With Hanukkah coming up early on December 8, it's time to share some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in 2023 -- that actually are Hanukkah gifts. Because for the past year, and especially right now, a lot of us are really thinking ab…
24 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adults
If you enjoy counting down the days to Christmas as much as we do, you'll want to grab one of these fantastic 2023 Advent calendars ASAP! The best ones get scooped up fast. And while the holidays may seem very far away right now, experie…