I am always a little proud of myself when I help my kids with a difficult LEGO design, or find just the piece they've been searching for in our big bin, but my accomplishments pale in comparison to what one dedicated mom in Seattle did w…
On a recent visit to the bra rack in the juniors department (yes, we've hit that stage around here), I found lacy designs, underwires (underwires!), and padded cups--all evidently meant for my 11-year-old. On the other end of the spectru…
Like many parents I know, I have never been a fan of the pouty-lipped, heavy-lidded, overly-made-up Bratz line of dolls. But after I saw what this mother-daughter team has been doing to "rescue" the discarded toys, I was totally charmed …
It's going to be a while before I can look out my window and see anything bright and colorful fluttering around my yard, so I'm especially pleased that LEGO has chosen to release LEGO Birds , a brand new set of feathered friends that is …
Before you start making more pencil marks on the wall, remember this: Long after the crib is gone and the tiny toddler shoes are replaced by giant adult-size sneakers, that growth chart you started oh-so-many years ago may be something y…
Before you close the books on 2014, there is still time to make a big difference in the lives of other people. Supporting an organization that gives people in need a chance to earn a living for themselves and their families is a great wa…
Whether you like your kids' music to speed things up or chill them out, 2014 was a very good year for independent kids' music, otherwise known as "kindie." Four of our favorite albums were nominated for Grammy awards , while artists like…
If you have a curious, crafty, smart, and creative tween, we have a cool new gift idea that isn't a craft kit or art supplies, but a brand new magazine that will fill her head with things to make, projects to do , and fun ways to spend h…
A glance through our archives shows that we love wonderful books for kids . If you would like to help get a child in your life as hooked on books as we are, check out this stunning four-book collection of classic children's titles. With …
Yes, Hanukkah is here and Christmas is coming (fast) but no need to panic if you still have VIPs to shop for on your list and are scrambling for last-minute gift ideas. By now, you've surely heard of the magic of subscription gift boxes …
You've heard us singing the praises of Kiwi Crate's monthly subscription crates full of projects for kids ages 3-8 for years, but if your kids fall outside of those age ranges, tough luck, right? Not anymore. Their three new crates will …
If you're still puzzled (yes, I went there) over what to get some of the kids on your list , keep reading. Whether it is a small wooden puzzle for little hands to manipulate, or something larger and more complex that gets the entire fami…
Even superheroes can get chilled while out leaping tall snow drifts in a single bound. To keep your caped---or cloaked--crusader toasty, check out Neon Eaters' warm and adorable superhero knit hat at Psychobaby. I love the simple styling…
If you would love to decorate cookies with the kids but have a to-do list as long as mine, my new favorite, and delicious, shortcut to easy Christmas cookies may work for you. It's those amazing, pure butter shortbread cookies from Walke…
I may not allow Elf on a Shelf in my house, and Peter Pan is definitely not welcome to fly through my kids' bedroom window, but having some magical fairy visitors would be just fine. Especially if it means my kids go eagerly to bed in th…
Some of the best toys don't need a lot of bells and whistles, or even horns, to make them a plaything that kids will love for years. Our newest find is Candylab's stunning, yet durable, wooden toy cars . After Candylab wooden toy cars re…
If all your kids want for Christmas is more LEGO pieces to add to their never big enough collection, they'll be thrilled to discover that you can even cover the Christmas tree with those beloved bricks in the form of LEGO ornaments. Here…
If you're looking for a family gift this holiday that blows a lot of ideas out of the water, I've got one to float by you: a cruise. We did it a couple of years ago, and the kids were thrilled when they realized that the box full of suns…
Each year, I love rounding up the best printable holiday crafts that so many amazing designers, artists, and all-around crafty people develop so that people like me can create beautiful things with our kids. In fact, they make it so easy…
Every year, we are huge supporters of Small Business Saturday , ever since the first grassroots effort. You can look back through our archives for our writers' favorite small businesses from Brooklyn to Albuquerque but this year we wante…
If you're short on space, before you spring for any new holiday decorations this year, check out Milani's bright and bouncy beechwood-and-steel small modern Christmas tree on a Spring which does a great job of combining contemporary and …
We've given you some delicious turkey , mashed potato , stuffing , and cranberry sauce recipes, now let us help you finish up your planning with some easy Thanksgiving printables for gift tags, decor, even coloring pages and craft projec…
We love Thanksgiving, but we'll admit it can get the short end of the stick, sandwiched between the Halloween sugar-fest and the merry-and-bright excitement of the holidays. While one of the nice things about Thanksgiving is that it's ab…
Whether you're like me and need some holiday gift ideas for the little ones on your list or you just want some new music for kids to dance away the winter chill, I've found six recently released kids’ albums that will keep any ears happy…
