I keep reading that using things like baskets is the best way to organize kids’ toys — you can have them stationed all over your apartment or house so that you can just shove things in there quickly when people come over. If you’re looking for some cute storage baskets that are actually big enough … Read More about Organizing Thursday: Gray Cotton Rope Storage
Family Friday: Star Wars Darth Vader Game
It feels like I first heard about this Darth Vader Simon Says game years ago — but I haven’t been able to get one. I recently found it at Amazon, though (just in time for my older son’s sixth birthday), where it’s currently the #1 new release in kids’ handheld games. When I last checked, … Read More about Family Friday: Star Wars Darth Vader Game
Family Friday: Backpacks for Back-to-School
Kate and I were just discussing this — what are the best backpacks for kids? If you’re looking for a full-sized backpack, you can’t go wrong with L.L. Bean; they’ve been around forever, and they last forever. (I still have mine from 1,000 years ago.) They have tons of solid colors and patterns (paisley, colorblock, … Read More about Family Friday: Backpacks for Back-to-School
Family Friday: Adventures in Coding: The Rocket Cupcake Co. App
You’ve probably heard about different ways to teach your kids coding, and how important it is. One of our favorite things we use to learn about coding is the GoldieBlox Rocket Cupcake Co. app. (My little boy is usually very into trucks and construction things, but he likes cupcakes too, of course, so he doesn’t … Read More about Family Friday: Adventures in Coding: The Rocket Cupcake Co. App
Family Friday: “Eep Op Woot” Girls’ Robot T-Shirt
If you and your daughter aren’t thrilled with the typical girls’ clothing selection, check out Girls Will Be — they offer “[c]olors beyond pink, no sparkles or frills, imagery that breaks gender stereotypes, and a fit that lets girls be kids.” They also give girls an option that’s between most girls’ styles, which are often very fitted and … Read More about Family Friday: “Eep Op Woot” Girls’ Robot T-Shirt
Family Friday: Harry Potter Glow Verbiage Graphic T-Shirt
It’s really interesting that so many different stores now have licensed graphic tees and other items — I used to look at Gap for Star Wars, and another store for something else, etc. Now they all seem to be everywhere, except I’ve only seen Harry Potter at Target. My son likes the things they have, … Read More about Family Friday: Harry Potter Glow Verbiage Graphic T-Shirt
Family Friday: Energy Lights Metallic High Top Sneaker
I’ve said it before — we’re fans of light-up sneakers in our family, and I love these rose gold sneakers! They’re so techy/futuristic, and I haven’t seen the blue lights before or this shiny rose gold. That will be a stylin’ kid, that’s all I’m going to say. These are $58 at Nordstrom in toddler, … Read More about Family Friday: Energy Lights Metallic High Top Sneaker
Family Friday: Embroidered Tulle Dress
Whether it’s for ethical reasons or you’ve got a child with skin too sensitive for regular chemically-treated clothes, it’s always good to know that H&M has a Conscious & Sustainable section that includes kids’ clothes. I buy almost all of my sons’ underwear there (95% organic cotton), and was excited to see these lightweight jersey … Read More about Family Friday: Embroidered Tulle Dress
Family Friday: No Stress Chess
When we had a discussion about Monopoly Junior a couple of weeks ago, readers recommended No Stress Chess. I’ve been looking for a way to start playing chess with my son (even though I barely remember how to play chess myself), and so we bought this, and I love it and he loves it! It’s got a … Read More about Family Friday: No Stress Chess
Make My Life Easier Thursday: Fly LegsUp
This Fly LegsUp system is getting a ton of positive press — here’s a Fast Company article about it. It’s basically a hammock with a pillow so that your kiddo can stretch out and sleep on the plane. So if you’ve got some major travel planned this summer, or just a flight during naptime or a … Read More about Make My Life Easier Thursday: Fly LegsUp
Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: ‘Niche’ Organic Cotton Feeding Pillow
There’s a new player in town for breastfeeding pillows and crib mattresses and everything else: Nook Sleep Systems. This one has a heavily textured fabric and comes in eight colors. What’s nice about this pillow is that it can also be used as a side-sleeper pillow during pregnancy and to help a baby feel secure … Read More about Nursing/Postpartum Tuesday: ‘Niche’ Organic Cotton Feeding Pillow
Family Friday: Sun Protection Swim Hat
When my kids were younger, I put this hat on them pretty much every time we left the house, especially when I was babywearing them, because I wanted their head and neck to be covered. The one we had was some godawful green fish print — I’ve given it to my cousin for her daughter, … Read More about Family Friday: Sun Protection Swim Hat