Kids

Thinking about moving your child up to a geared bike, but not quite sure when to make the switch or how to introduce them? Confused about the different types of shifter styles and does your 8-year-old really need 28 speeds? We're talking with a bike expert to give you all the ...read more

Give a friend a flower she doesn't have to water! These crepe paper flowers are perfect decorations and provide lots of fun as props in photos. We're going to give you step by step instructions on this project so you can celebrate spring with giant crepe flowers. Related: 6 ...read more

Have you got a Star Wars fan in the house? In that case, harness the love to get your child to brush his teeth better and longer.  With May the 4th coming up, we're revisiting one of our most popular Star Wars posts and sharing the coolest Star Wars toothbrushes for your kids. ...read more

The global pandemic upended so much of what we consider normal. And this is especially impacting high school students. Not only is school distant and weird, our kids are also getting robbed when it comes to prepping for college. Thankfully, there is support for families as they ...read more

We're getting ready for Teacher Appreciation week (Monday, May 3, 2021 – through Friday , May 7, 2021) and thought we'd share these fun teacher printables for your kids to personalize. Yes, I know it's not been easy on parents to come up with remote school support, but many ...read more

With each season, we look for reasons to CREATE and that means crafting. Here are six spring craft ideas to help your family ring in the new season. I can't wait to come see these decorating my home with a colorful array of rainbows and flowers and pretty projects! Here are a few ...read more

Swaddles are a must-have for every newborn baby. Both of my kids were huge fans of the swaddle and I found that it definitely did help calm them. I’m hoping all new moms and moms-to-be learn about the magic of the swaddle and what makes Nested Bean so great! Special offer: Use ...read more

My daughter's favorite thing to do everyday is dress up like a princess. Well...it's a toss up between princess and superhero. Maybe she should combine the two. Since we are knee-deep in dress up, I've learned how to fashion some simple, yet fancy hats called fascinators. Here's ...read more

Kids gravitate towards bright vibrant colors. They aren't afraid of bold patterns and using ALL of the rainbow. When I look at collections for spring and summer, I remember how much I need bright colors around me to liven up the day. This spring we spy a fun trend for kids with ...read more

Spring is here; time to get out in the dirt, and foster that green thumb! Want to get your kids excited about planting and growing and building beautiful gardens. We're sharing three child-friendly activities! DO YOU DIG IT: Start ‘em young! Kids as young as 18 months love ...read more

Last year, April Fools went largely unrecognized. Mainly because at that time, reality itself felt like an unbelievable joke. It’s rather heartening and encouraging that a year later, we all feel a bit more up to acknowledging the silliness of the day and having some laughs. ...read more

With Summer in full swing, finding fun and affordable family activities to keep children entertained is likely at the top of every Mother's list. Creating fun outdoor activities with children is a great way to incorporate exercise and family bonding into Summer fun. A fun ...read more

There are a plethora of baby gear options on the market -- so many brands, so many price points, so many daunting decisions to make.  Do you really even want or need to know about another option that just came into this already saturated space? (Yes you do.) Developed some of ...read more

We are so excited for Easter this weekend. With the arrival of spring, we love the idea of getting the family outside for some exploring. We've come up with some excellent FREE printables to help with planning a fun Easter egg scavenger hunt.  Related: DIY  Easter bunny basket ...read more

Spring not only brings showers and flowers, but plenty of occasions to get all dressed up too! I always look for a special occasion dress or two each season for my daughter and these favorite brands are at the top of my list. From prints that make you want to frolic, to ...read more

It is getting so close to St. Patrick's Day. And this year, we wanted to do more than just wear green and bake Irish soda bread muffins. To celebrate, we have been reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. My kiddos learned how quick leprechauns are, how mischievous they ...read more

March is National Craft Month. What better way to celebrate than with 31 crafts kids will enjoy doing? That's right, you could do a craft a day for the whole month if you wanted to. Related: How to make a mermaid tail using household items Crafting is a fun way to bring people ...read more

Midsommar is also known as Midsummer's Eve or Midsummer's Day. It's the celebration of summer and falls on the longest day of the year. After a long dark winter Midsommar is a time to party! We're inviting you to make a Midsommar floral wreath craft and learn a little more about ...read more

Washing baby bottles is such a time suck. I was thrilled to test our the Testing the Baby Brezza sterilizer and dryer to see if it would give me back some time (and sanity). Spoiler alert: Baby Brezza bottle washer is a product that many new parents might just want to invest in. ...read more

You know, besides wadding it up and throwing it in a closet. I am always so thrilled to get an invitation to a baby shower. To me, it means another new miracle, chubby cheeks, mesmerizing eyes and roly-poly thighs. I love to pick out gifts and cards for the mom and baby-to-be. ...read more

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” As we collectively cry out to be allowed to go to “more places", perhaps encouraging our children to explore their creativity and imagination through reading is sometimes ...read more

Even though I'm generally not in a rush on the weekend, I still find that I am challenged in what to make the kids. I recently tried something that have received rave reviews from the kids with these scrumptious Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars. They are a definite crowd pleaser ...read more

March is traditionally a month when we think about green--spring is on the way and it's also home to St. Patrick's Day. This got me thinking of fun ways to GREEN UP the breakfast spread in my house. Then I found out that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday, well, that inspired me ...read more

Read Across America Day is coming up this week. If you're like our family most days begin and end with books, but other families aren't so fortunate. Time, money and lack of education all come into play.  We're sharing resources to help make reading a family priority and facts ...read more

How will you be celebrating tomorrow? For what, you ask? Tomorrow, March 2 is the birthday of the zany, talented and beloved author, Theodor SEUSS Geisel, known to everyone as Dr. Seuss. We have rounded up five of our favorite activities and crafts to celebrate Dr. Seuss -- the ...read more

The feeding section of a baby store is a veritable cornucopia of confusing bottle options. There are bottles made of glass, bottles made of silicone, bottles to combat colic, and bottles with fancy filters. There is no straightforward option, and selecting a winner from a sea of ...read more

Bounce, jump, and jiggle... You know that in-between stage when your baby is no longer an infant but barely a toddler -- when they are little love bugs and sass monsters at the same time. They need to be nurtured, but also want to exert some newfound independence.  This is when ...read more

I love creative play for my kids and we have recently been crafting with projects from Kiwi Crate, a company that specializes in monthly boxes that are designed by parents, experts, and even tested by kids to ensure that meet everyone's needs. This includes a focus on art, ...read more

I’ve been wearing this little one since she was just a few days old. It was the only way I could get her to sleep and the soothe – and the solitary option I had if I wanted to get absolutely anything accomplished. She is a whole lot bigger, taller, heavier, and, um, more ...read more

If you had told me when my daughter was born almost 23 months ago that I'd still be breastfeeding as she rounded close to two, I would have told you that you were barking up the wrong boob.  I love nursing, but I always imagined that our feeding journey would wrap around a year ...read more

Hurray the baby boom is happening! If there's one thing that makes me hopeful about the world, it's NEW BABIES! They are such a source of joy and hope and I am always so excited when I get an adorable note in the mail announcing a new bundle. Here's how to find the cutest baby ...read more

As moms, we need to be prepared. Gone are the days of leaving the house with our cell phone, favorite lip balm, and a credit card. No, now we need veritable suitcases to cart around all the essentials our little people may (or may not) require throughout the days. Diapers and ...read more

The weather outside is far from frightful! But playing with snow is so delightful! So decided to create our own snowflakes with this fun winter science experiment. Related: Winter safety guidelines for sledding Weekend Science for Kids Project I've seen a lot of borax ...read more

American Girl, the beloved brand known for helping girls grow up with confidence and character, has announced the latest Girl of the year, and we couldn't be more excited to meet her. The 2021 American Girl Doll of the Year is Kira Bailey. Kira is a nurturing and inquisitive ...read more