It's 2012, and we still don't have our jet packs, hovercars, and personal house-cleaning robots. But we have found that robot backpacks are super hot, so we've rounded up a fantastic collection of the very best ones, to keep your kid com…
Judging by the awesomely geeky baby goods in this chic boutique, I would wager that Wonder Woman's sewing machine isn't as invisible as her jet. Whether you need to burp, wipe, snuggle , or celebrate your little Loki, this is the source …
In this fontastic alphabet, J stands for James...James Bond? I'm in. Especially since I is for Iron Man. I just love the way Helvetica is used to depict some of my favorite superheroes and famous characters, and wow, how great would they…
We love small businesses, and we love Martha Stewart. And now they're coming together in a marvelous opportunity for one lucky entrepreneur or crafter. Could that be you? Second question: could you use $10,000? Martha Stewart's American …
This boutique line of hand-embroidered shirts brings together three of our favorite things: Star Wars, babies, and sock legs. Also, Wookiees. The new Morfs line from welovefine includes five Star Wars shirts for infants and toddlers that…
Moms of boys, rejoice! One of our favorite artists for fierce girl-power art is now tackling the sweet but manly side of our sons. We fell in love with Amanda Visell's quartet of strong girl posters. Then we cheered for her second take o…
If your kid has a thing for Star Wars clothes, you'll be glad to know that America's favorite droid is now available in hoodie form. When asked for his response, R2D2 said, "BOOOP BEE ZOOP" and wiggled a little as if dancing to the celeb…
We love our Ouchies, but we're more than aware that boo-boos aren't always the result of an innocently skinned knee. Whether or not bullying is an issue for your kids, we're proud to support this terrific initiative aimed at stopping bul…
Ever look down from an airplane at the panorama below and consider how very much the ground looks like a crazy quilt? Us, too. That's just one reason we're smitten with how these stylish quilts that gorgeous capture the cities and places…
"Free" is one of our favorite words. And now you can spell it out in three fancy dimensions, thanks to this clever series of papercraft templates. And did we mention that they're totally free? And that M is for Monster? Digitprop is a we…
I've got four words for you: Steampunk. Lego. Monster. Fighters. I haven't even gotten to the part about the castle. Thank heavens I was alone when I found the new Lego Monster Fighters display at Target this week. Why? Because I blurted…
As someone who hates mushy fruit with a passion, I wholeheartedly embraced the recent popularity of the pouch. Finally, my kids can eat applesauce without me locking myself in the bathroom. (Because it's all about me, right?) But as it t…
Are we there yet? It's one of those perpetual jokes paid forward by each generation. You're going to torture your parents? That's fine. One day, your kids will torture you in turn. And that day is now. And even your noise-canceling headp…
Poor Bun-Bun. I received the stuffed pink rabbit at my first baby shower for my first baby, and he's been around and loved ever since. Two houses, two kids, and one horrifying overnight stay in the litterbox had turned Bun-Bun from a che…
You never forget your first pair of Docs. And I imagine you'll never forget your first Doc Martens bag that melds their steadfast styling with the gorgeous fabrics of Liberty London. Who said punk couldn't be pretty? When two British sty…
Sally Ride was the first woman in space, and saying that the space she's left behind is hard to fill is an understatement. But we've found a beautiful kids' book to help your little girl dream big, just like Sally. My Name Is Not Isabell…
Tap water's making a comeback, and here's a great way to share the love. And the water. On the surface, Faucet Face is a company that sells glass water bottles. But behind the scenes, they're trying to start a movement towards tap water …
Merely a place mat for children? Perish the thought. It can be a hat, a brooch, or a pterodactyl. Or just a handy color-your-own disguise kit for a messy kid who needs a mustache. The Paper Disguises Place Mat at My Sweet Muffin is a fan…
You know how sometimes, when you're walking down the sidewalk, you can smell someone's laundry in the dryer? I'll admit it--I love that smell. And I've missed having it at my own home , since I gave up the high-chemical detergents and st…
This sunblock is so good, so easy, and so waterproof that my kids call it only "the good one." Well, not my three-year-old. He calls it "dat good can dat you spray." Translation: winning product. The brand is MD Solar Sciences, which bil…
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your kid's shoes ... but more super. Every kid wants to be a superhero, but laundering all those capes can be a real drag. These Superhero Shoe Wings from Etsy shop smallfly, however, strap on to any kids …
Finding that Higgs Boson particle is pretty cool, I guess. But maybe it's time to go back to the roots of invention and adventure that make America so great. Namely, dirigibles, freeze rays, lasers, and zombies. all of which come to life…
Let's not limit it to moose and squirrel shall we? We've also got racooons and badger and that popular fox, plus skunk and one very smug wolf. What can we say? We're smitten with the critters in this whimsical woodland creature print tha…
Oh say can you see... how awesome your 4th of July party or barbecue is going to be? Whether you need a last minute nosh or pretty party printables , we've got you covered like strawberries on a flag cake. 1. Need to keep your little pat…
