Kids

I know this age group can be notoriously tricky to buy for. They often want things that are inappropriate or wildly expensive, but with a bit of creativity, you can get a gift that hits the mark and might even make the Instagram reels.  Cookies from NYC’s best bakery One of the ...read more

Whether you are traveling or staying home, keeping the kids entertained during the holidays can be tricky. I want me girls to be engaged with family, but I'm realistic about how entertaining adults can be. I always like to have a few tricks up my sleeve. These building toys are ...read more

I see a big hole in the holiday fashion market. There are plenty of Christmas outfits for children and loads of Halloween options, but a very small slew of Thanksgiving-themed attire. Sure, you can find one or two styles for your wild little turkeys, but the pickings can be super ...read more

We're back with our favorite breast pumps. This is category is especially important -- because nursing mamas need all the help they can get. And it can be so difficult to figure out which breast pump suits your particular needs. You might need a fancy schmancy hands-free double ...read more

When I switched majors in college my sophomore year, I hemmed and hawed between communications and education -- ultimately making the call to go with journalism and public relations. A few years later, after a couple of not-so-great media and publicity gigs, I thought about ...read more

By now most of you have probably seen the tradition of boo'ing your neighbors for Halloween. You gather a few treats for the kiddos, put them into a cute bag, ring the doorbell and run! My kids were boo'd a few nights ago and it was so fun to see their faces light up with ...read more

Yes, October might best be known among kids as the “spookiest” time of year, but it also just so happens to be Children’s Health Month, serving as a great opportunity and reminder for parents to balance out all the candy eating with nutritious foods and active exercise.  We're ...read more

I've got a mom hack for getting kids to wear masks, it's as simple as letting them customize them. The Crafty Mask™ is a mini art project that will give your child the ability to turn something they might find inconvenient into something F-U-N! Discount code: "MOMTRENDS" for 15% ...read more

My family simply loves the tradition of counting down to Christmas with an Advent calendar. Now is the time to stock up on your holiday Advent calendars. The prices will never be lower and the items are in stock. Shop our top picks on the Amazon Prime sale event for the best ...read more

Frozen has struck the hearts of so many families, and ours is no exception. My daughters were obsessed with the first movie and even as teens/tweens were all too happy to go see Frozen 2. Since kids around the country are fascinated with Anna and Elsa, Disney has whipped up a ...read more

Of the things that North Americans associate Costa Rica with, the sloth is perhaps one of the most well-known and significant. October 20 is celebrated worldwide as International Sloth Day, a day in which we honor and celebrate the slowww-moving animal. Here's how to celebrate ...read more

Halloween is my favorite holiday -- which is funny, because growing up I didn't really care for the candy-eating costume-wearing celebration. But now, as a mom, I adore getting into the spooky spirit, mapping out our trick-or-treating route, and playing all sorts of silly games. ...read more

I'm currently swooning over all the doors I see on Pinterest. Their autumnal perfection is enviable. But I'm here to tell you that all your picturesque dreams are about to come true with these two easy fall wreaths. In addition to the DIY options, we've got five ready-to-go ...read more

I'm going to give myself a little pat on the back. I've survived the first month of this very unusual school year. I've found a few things have been helping me out as my girls take on a split of in person and remote learning. Here are some finds to make distance learning easier. ...read more

Fall is the perfect time to host gatherings with family and friends in your home. We're not just talking about Thanksgiving either. With the weather getting cooler, it's nice to get together in someone's home and have a wine and cheese night. For our fall entertaining we're ...read more

Back to school is in full swing. And whether your kids are learning at home or in the classroom, literacy is at the heart of every lesson, every activity, and every skill they acquire.  It's so important to foster a passion for reading skills, and boost kids' confidence about ...read more

Parenthood is humbling. This third go around, I thought I knew what I was in for. I thought I was fully prepared for the ups and downs of having a newborn and then an infant and then -- lo and behold -- a toddler. But a new kid changes the existing dynamic in the best, craziest, ...read more

Amazon is leaning into the online content they provide families and the timing couldn't be better. More of us are tackling remote learning and trying to work from home. We need solutions that can get our kids safe content and keep them secure. To start, Amazon is doing a bit of ...read more

Have you heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project? It's all about offering an allergy-friendly Halloween. There are so many kids out there with food allergies and Halloween leaves some kids feeling left out. The Teal Pumpkin Project was launched a few years ago by a Tennessee mom to ...read more

With so many kids learning from home during this unprecedented start to the new school year, many students are in desperate need of help concentrating, staying focused, and remaining in good spirits. Music might be just what the doctor (and teacher) ordered.Soothing, relaxing ...read more

The back-to-school season has arrived; and if your kids are going back to the classroom in-person, they will likely have to wear a face mask in enclosed spaces. The first sticking point for a lot of parents and educators is that some kids, particularly younger ones who don’t ...read more

Are you a child of the 80's? I sure was and while I think some of the fashions were questionable, it was a colorful and awesome time to be a girl. To celebrate all things "totally awesome" American Girl has their first new historical doll in three years. The newest doll launch ...read more

For those parents sending your daughters and sons off to college, take a moment (please) to talk with them about sexual assault. The stats here are alarming, and it happens way more than you might realize.  Related: How to save for college with less stress Get Educated Among ...read more

What could be more glamorous and magical than a chandelier lighting up a bedroom? We've found 10 Chandeliers for girls that we love. It's perfect for pretending you are a real princess. I love seeing girl's bedrooms that embrace the "princess" theme without taking the easy ...read more

I'm so excited about this new line of dance clothing and accessories created by Jamia Ramsey. One of the big trends in dance apparel for kids is getting the skin tone right. Blendz Apparel has a color for every skin tone and helps young dancers feel beautiful and confident. ...read more

There comes a certain age - maybe 3rd or 4th grade - where doing homework on the kitchen table isn't going to work as well anymore. Your child will want privacy to write, storage to hold rulers and protractors, and the space to spread out. There's no need to spend a fortune on ...read more

Did you do any back to school shopping this year? I know it's been a weird start for many of us, but sticking with traditions, like new school clothes, can really help to normalize the situation. We've been adding Appaman pieces to our girls' closets for more than a decade. This ...read more

A new study indicates that 7 in 10 parents say managing remote learning for their children is a significant source of stress. But we didn't really need research to tell us that, did we? It's hard to be your child's parent, teacher, keeper, IT technician, and principal -- all ...read more

We are so excited for Halloween this year. On top of the perfect costumes kids will need a bag to store and hold their bounty of candy! This year we're starting early on the celebration and talking about updating our candy sacks. Check out our favorite Halloween treat bags. ...read more

This back-to-school season certainly feels different. As parents, we are consumed by all the uncertainty, hypotheticals, and anxiety. Can we manage another few months of playing parent and teacher? Are we going to be able to facilitate online learning? If they go back into an ...read more

In this crazy back to school season, most moms I know are doing what they can to stay positive and keep things moving forward. We're back to school shopping and we're setting up our homework stations all within a VERY tense and stressful framework of not knowing how this school ...read more

If you're a first time parent, take note -- that new car seat you just spent $250 on, it's going to real messy, real fast. Baby poop, puke, urine, milk, and eventually snacks will coat that upholstered puppy in all the gunk. And while taking it apart, and cleaning every inch ...read more

Crafting is going strong in our house during COVID. During COVID my teens tried some embroidery which got me thinking that most kids need basic sewing skills. I found the kits online with something for just about every age.  Related: Easy sewing patterns for girls Ten Best ...read more

Whether your kids are distance learning this fall, or heading back to a physical classroom, having an organized closet is important for every student, from grade K to college. Related: Get organized for Back to School with Mabel's Labels There are some easy ways to optimize a ...read more