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…
You know how much we love gifts that give back , and I was thrilled to find one more in the new Happy Jack x Kenneth Cole capsule collection . Our posts may contain affiliate links and some purchases generate a small commission to suppor…
We're always fans of finding gifts that give back to meaningful causes during the holiday season (or all year long, really) and one of my favorite new finds is a woman-run businesses that's also supporting one of my favorite causes: help…
If your kids are the age to write letters to Santa ---a pretty cute age, we admit---they'll be floored to get a personalized letter from the big guy himself before he heads out on his annual trip around the world. Instead of using elves …
I first discovered ABLE on a trip to Ethiopia 11 years ago and was so taken with their mission to help lift women out of poverty with dignity by teaching them a trade crafting beautiful items for fair wages, health care, and educational …
There's a lot of inspirational quote jewelry out here. And it's lovely -- but this is definitely not that. Instead, Presently has created a truly meaningful collection of bracelets, each engraved with mantras derived from actual cognitiv…
I was immediately drawn to these Pro Courage Ryka Sneaker before I even learned that they were designed to support a truly important cause . Ryka, the shoe brand founded by survivor/entrepreneur/advocate Sheri Poe, has collaborated with …
I instantly knew this super clever Wordle t-shirt from the funny folks at RAYGUN was going to be a hit with so many people I know. I mean, anyone else wake up to a flurry of Wordle scores from their friends slash competitors every mornin…
As Easter gets closer, sitting down with Ukrainian Easter egg coloring pages and crayons or markers opens the door to talk to our kids about what they’re coloring — just as we mentioned in our roundup of fabulous, famous International Wo…
This spring, we hope to see sunflowers everywhere, and that includes sunflower earrings. Especially when they're giving back to Ukraine like the ones we've just found. Indie jewelry designer, mom and art director Farah Brigante of Naaz D…
As we are recognizing Black History Month right along with Valentine's Day , in February, I've found some wonderful Black chocolatiers who are making history in their own right: with entrepreneurship that helps create more racial and eco…
I know I'm not the only one who's fallen in love with Encanto 's Mirabel -- and her adorable mochila handbag too. And also her entire family, and the whole world she inhabits. (Seriously if you haven't watched yet, get on it!) If you're …
I've been really encouraged by Barbie's new Inspiring Women Series , which celebrates women trailblazers throughout history. And I was especially excited to see that they've chosen Ida B. Wells as their next historic figure to expose to …
My first cool pick of 2022 just had to be this sweetly illustrated Betty White Mug from artist, maker and online Insta-friend Jennifer Vallez of Sophie and Lilli. So many of us were just crushed Betty White's passing at 99 , even if we c…
Every year we share our favorite holiday gifts that give back , to help us maximize the impact that our gifts can make on the world this time of year. And every year, we talk about Bombas Socks -- the incredibly comfortable, increasingly…
Oprah's Favorite Things list rarely steers me wrong. Her exclusive-to-Amazon gift finder is how I found the Trufflin' Sriracha and Ranch Gift Set last year, which I bought for myself, then my parents, then re-ordered again for myself bec…
If the Barbie #ThankYouHeroes initiative isn't the epitome of our times , in the best possible way, I don't know what is. Barbie has added all kinds of famous role models to their collection in recent years, and now they're honoring some…
I had a long talk with my (avidly LGBTQ+ supporting) teens this week about the overlap between Pride Month and brands. On one hand, there's an argument about the "corporatization" of Pride Month, and the rainbow washing of products. On t…
For years, we've been covering the beautiful work of Peggy Li. I mean, we're talking years and years . I just adore her affordable jewelry, which always makes its way onto the arms of the rich, famous, and highly televised . I mean, who …
No matter how I personally feel about the goofily coined term " Galentine's Day, " I do agree that this is the year I might send Valentine's gifts to friends . And I don't mean friends with benefits! Just...friends. As we are approaching…
I think so many of us just needed to laugh this week. So it's no surprise that the Bernie Sanders meme that's taken the internet by storm this week is just good fun. Not cynical, not snarky, not political. Just... funny. I guess 2021 wil…
I totally get the last-minute holiday gift problem. Believe me! I mean, we may have started amassing ideas for our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide in, like...February, but hey, we're busy moms. And we're busy shopping for you sometimes at the ex…
Political gifts from some of our favorite shops over the years, and some new ones I just had to share The truth is, it took me so long to get this post up this year because every day I found something new and amazing I wanted to highligh…
Well. This certainly has been an interesting start to Anti-Bullying Month. After four years of strife, anger, division, hatred, bullying...I can safely say that parents are tired . I know I'm tired of apologizing to my kids that they hav…