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    Family Friday: Kiwi Co.

    My younger son, H, got a subscription to Kiwi Co. for Christmas — it sends age-appropriate STEAM projects every month, and it seems really cool. We haven’t done it yet, but it would make a great gift, and you can choose different subscription lengths for $16.95 to $19.95/month. Have you guys done any subscription services…

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    Family Friday: The Sweatshirt

    Moms, have you noticed that you can find a ton of affordable kids’ sweaters, but because they’re so affordable, your kid inevitably says, “They’re too itchy!” and refuses to wear them? On the flip side, sweatshirts are comfortable — but it’s incredibly difficult to find basic sweatshirts that fit well and can just be thrown…

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    Family Friday: Magformers Standard Set

    I don’t think I’ve ever done a roundup of some of my kids’ favorite toys, but as we’re heading into the holidays, I wanted to highly recommend Magformers. One of our former nannies got them for J when he was really young, and both kids have loved playing with them for years now. They’re durable,…

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    Organizing Thursday: 3 Sprouts Storage Box

    There are a lot of places that sell fabric storage boxes, including IKEA, which is the ultimate spot for affordable ones, but some of the sturdiest boxes we’ve gotten (that are also sort of gorgeous) are these kid-friendly ones from 3 Sprouts. They’re great for holding the kids’ toys, and I highly recommend them. We…