Getting my kid to keep his face mask on is a pretty tall order, but I'm hoping that introducing some new Halloween masks designed for kids will make it a little easier. I can just pass his off as a costume accessory that way, right? I fo…
We're always on the lookout for maternity clothing that honors woman, of more shapes and sizes than some of the designer labels. Not all of us look like all the size 2 models in maternity catalogs, ya know? As for me, I basically lived i…
We've all picked up new hobbies during quarantine, and mine has been buying and potting houseplants on Etsy. I lead an exciting life, what can I say. But while I'm at home so much of the time, surrounding myself with these little reminde…
I've lost count of all the times that healthcare workers have brought me to tears with their bravery and selflessness over the last few months. So I was thrilled to find this Everyday Hero t-shirt collection celebrating nurses , from the…
Our house needs more tiny LEGO pieces like it needs a hole in the roof, but then the new LEGO Brick Sketches were finally released on the LEGO site. They're so cute, I find myself actually wanting one.For me. The new kits are part buildi…
I've been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether it's Halloween costumes for kids with special needs or adaptive clothing for kids with sensory issues . And this ne…
Update : Unfortunately this Kickstarter was cancelled in mid-July. We'll be out shortly with some great alternatives! Anyone else feel like they're playing high-stakes poker every time they grab a shopping cart by the handle? I know I ca…
If your ears ache like crazy right now, you're doing something right, mask-wise. But good news! With these accessories, you can make wearing a face mask a whole lot more comfortable, and for glasses wearers, a whole lot less foggy. Plus,…
When I first saw Antiracist Baby , the new board book everyone's talking about right now, I thought, O h, cute, a very cool companion to Feminist Baby ! But whereas Feminist Baby was full of punny jokes about napping, Antiracist Baby act…
I love a funny pregnancy announcement, and these days I'm particularly happy to see them pop up since most of my social media is full of pretty heavy stuff, and I love any excuse to wish someone congratulations . If you're one of the luc…
I've been blown away by our frontline medical workers during the Covid pandemic, and the degree to which they've selflessly put their own safety and health at risk to care for patients and stop the spread Clearly our kid are learning mor…
Next up in our Father's Day Gift Guide Pandemic Edition ™ , we're sharing Father's Day gifts that support indie bookstores. Because investing in our local brick-and-mortar bookshops now, means they'll still be around when it's safe to wa…
My three-year-old son still thinks the Novel Coronavirus is something he can defeat with a solid dropkick. (Oh, how I wish that were true, buddy!) But as cute as he is, his confusion about COVID-19 and quarantine best practices has creat…
I've been meaning to switch to an eco-friendly paper towel alternative for years, and if 2020's quarantine didn't push you toward a new alternative, maybe we can help! In time for Earth Day, I've been chatting with eco-conscious friends …
My local YMCA is shut down for the foreseeable future, which means I've been on the hunt for handy gym alternatives I can try at home. While a simple walk (or run) outside works perfectly fine, if you're missing the extra zing you got at…
We're big believers in helping kids to be mindful about how they save and spend their money , and we're so excited to find this beautifully designed Give Spend Save piggy bank to help reinforce what we're all helping teach our children a…
It's been a while since we put together some of our favorite free printable summer coloring pages for our kids . With the weather fairly unbearable around the country right now, seemed like a good time to find some new printable coloring…
Summer is one of the rare times each year that I have time to read for pleasure, and this year I am taking full advantage with these new books, all by women authors. It's such a diverse group of writers, offering diverse perspectives and…
Lately I've been seeing a lot of gorgeous DIY balloon arches in my Instagram feed that have me inspired to figure out how to try my own. And after sleuthing around for tips from my favorite craft bloggers, I've discovered that it's actua…
Every year we round up some of the best Father's Day picture books , and the new 2019 Father's Day book releases do not disappoint. They're heartfelt, beautifully illustrated , and wonderfully diverse. Oh yeah, and highly conducive to be…
If you've seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought -- for you or the environment -- you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I st…
The first few weeks of my son's life, he refused to sleep without being cuddled up next to a parent. Since I know this is a problem for many newborns, and older babies too, I was excited to learn about the Lulla doll , which plays the so…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a great excuse to dive into some fantastic new children's books that teach kids about this rich culture -- or cultures , I should say. Because Asia and the Pacific Islan…
Lately I've been sleuthing around the interwebs for great printable teacher appreciation notes for kids. After all, Teacher Appreciation Week starts today! And ever since my son started preschool, I've been been struck anew by how much e…
