Like you, I'm a fan of sales. I'm also a fan of of J.Crew -- especially for kids' clothing , because it's always the perfect blend of well-made and "I wonder if they have that in my size." So when I saw that everything on the J.Crew Fact…
Scratchy tags, raised seams, and puffy patches on shirts or pants may seem like little things to a lot of us, but they can be big deals for kids with sensory issues. So leave it to Target to create a line of new sensory-friendly kids' cl…
As much as I love the convenience and ease of digital calendar apps , I'm in the market for a brand new 2017-18 school year planner, because I'm a paper planner girl at heart . I always get a little thrill when it's time to get a new one…
Any parent who has walls, floors, tables, refrigerators, windows, or slips of important paperwork knows: If it's even slightly colorable, a kid will color it. So having extra things around that are supposed to be colored is always a good…
As if we weren't legitimately excited enough already about the total solar eclipse on August 21, the limited edition Coach Space collection has us over the moon — so to speak. Because now we have an excuse to buy some of the coolest spac…
I like to keep things simple when it comes to shopping for beauty products, but I have to admit that it's far from easy. I want high-quality, conscientious beauty products and I want them inexpensive. (A big ask, right?) That's why I was…
Usually, the amazing feeling you get when you donate to a cause you care about is enough reason to do it. But if that cause you care about just happens to be hosting an auction featuring items like signed instruments and band memorabilia…
It's not often that you'll find a makeup brand that celebrates who women already are instead of making promises as to what women should be. But when Bill Xaing's daughter was born, he realized that he could do something to change that. S…
Sometimes, I think kids have a button in their heads --like in the movie Inside Out -- and it gets pressed whenever they see water. When activated, it's like this button overrides all rational thought with POOOOOOOL! the second they see …
There are few better moments for traveling families than the day your child is ready to carry their own luggage through the airport! (Can I get a woot ?!) I've put together some fantastic hard-side luggage for kids that makes for fantast…
When Hasbro's new Star Wars: A Force Awakens Monopoly set came out in late 2015, fans discovered something was missing . Well, some one was missing: Rey . And one 8-year-old wasn't okay with that. (And honestly, neither were we.) So Anni…
Mermaid fever is at fever pitch for my kids and probably yours too. So when we heard about mermaid pillows, well. Turns out, they're truly magical in the most unexpected of ways. Mermaid Pillow Co. calls its puffy creations (which, by th…
During these dog days of summer, when there's really no other word to describe the heat but "blergh," we parents have to think way beyond the sprinklers and water balloons that we've been relying on to keep our kids cool (and occupied). …
If you thought Michael Phelps racing a great white was the summer's biggest shark-in-a-pool news, that's because you haven't seen this hot water accessory yet. Yes. It's a wearable shark fin . We know our own aquaphiles will get themselv…
When researching our post about the coolest water activities for your yard , I noticed something pretty awesome: pool noodles are the hot crafting supply of the season. Maybe it's because they're only $1 each (or less) at dollar stores, …
We've seen so many 4th of July crafts over the years, and admittedly, my own bag of craft tricks for the kids can use some freshening up. So I've scoured the web and tracked down some really creative (and relatively easy) 4th of July cra…
As parents, we're familiar with colorful crayon masterpieces pinned to our walls and, let's be honest, on our walls. But on our nails? Shut the front door. Sally Hansen has teamed up with Crayola to launch Crayola Insta-Dri Nail Polish i…
Mermaids are big with kids. In other news, water is wet. So of course, mermaid parties are big with kids and honestly, with us adults too. In fact, this mermaid trend has legs. (So to speak.) And that means if you're looking for amazing …
My kids are way into slime -- and by "way into," if you're a parent, I'm pretty sure you know exactly what I mean. So of course I wanted to create a 4th of July slime recipe that would appease them. We've tried almost every safe, Borax-f…
Summer means picnics, and picnics mean wine! Well, okay -- picnics mean an awful lot of good things, like family and fun and memories and sunshine. But for you wine-drinkers, a nice Rosé or Prosecco can have its own special place in a pi…
If there's a dad in your life who's impossible to shop for , Father's Day gifting can present an annual challenge. Well -- challenge for you, but fun for us! That's why we turn to fantastic experience gifts for the dad who has everything…
Father's Day is inching closer and closer, and if you haven't found the perfect Father's Day gift for Dad -- don't panic! In addition to lots of the gifts in our guide, there's a stellar chance you can find just the gift you're looking f…
Summer comes in two settings: Hotter and Hottest. That's why we love these amazing summer water activities for the backyard that we found on some of our favorite sites around the web. I mean I know that for kids, a nice, cool pool is oft…
Warmer weather means moving the inside activities outside, which is an all-around good thing -- especially when it comes to those long summer day get-togethers. Parties are somehow just more fun when they're in the backyard (and we admit…
