14 cool kids’ stocking stuffers all supporting indie shops
When we shop around for our kids’ stocking stuffers, our longtime readers know that our hearts always grow three sizes when we share handmade items or those that support indie shops and businesses....
View ArticleHandmade play food for kids: 10 of the most adorable shops on Etsy
Kids love playing with real food in the real kitchen, which usually makes…a real mess. To cut down on some of the flour-all-over-the-floor-itis that comes with kids’ cooking, I found some of the cutest...
View ArticleWe’re crushing hard on these nature-inspired handmade blocks.
I took one look at the nature-inspired handmade wooden blocks from Water & Lightning at Toy Fair 2018 and…instant love. These minimalist but colorful stacking blocks feel amazing, are nicely...
View ArticleHandwriting help for kids of all ages: 11 fun and effective handwriting...
I desperately need handwriting help for kids in my home, and so I’ve been working so hard to find resources, printables, and other tricks to help make handwriting practice more fun (hopefully? maybe?)...
View ArticleThrow pillows that unfold to become awesome play sets for kids: So great!
Plastic behemoths have pretty much overtaken my home since having a toddler, which means I’m always on the hunt for compact toys. Bonus: They’re soft. And attractive. My latest find? These awesome new...
View ArticleLove Every Baby: the beautifully curated toy box subscription by...
Pretend for a moment you have a personal shopper for your baby — who also happens to have amazing taste and a degree in developmental psychology. Well that’s basically what you get with Love Every...
View ArticleGet well soon Ruth Bader Ginsburg! We need you!
I just received a news alert that our strong, feisty, beloved SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fell and fractured three ribs last night. It’s happened before (she evidently “did not skip a beat”...
View ArticleWe found wonderfully diverse dollhouse dolls: Multicultural, multiracial,...
If a dollhouse is on your kids’ holiday wish lists, don’t forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike...
View Article14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake...
Looking for cute Easter gifts for a baby’s first (or second) Easter is always so fun. So much cuteness! So much pastel! So many rabbits! And the best part is, you can save all the good chocolate for...
View ArticleOur favorite space themed toys and kids’ gifts to celebrate the 50th...
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing on July 20th, and our kids are so excited about it. Considering it’s an event that happened way before they were born, I love their...
View ArticleThese no-carb dumplings on Etsy are perfect for your Valentine.
Happy year of the Rat everyone! With the Lunar New Year upon us, I’m so happy to find this adorable new Etsy shop, which celebrates all things dumplings. Only, not the edible kind, so if you’re...
View Article18 fantastic Easter gift ideas for kids, from Etsy shops that could really...
We know that this year’s Easter gifts are going to take on a lot more meaning for our kids this year. At the same time, Easter gifts sold by small businesses can really make the difference in another...
View ArticleMore than 50 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not...
Each year, we love putting together a list of affordable holiday gifts for kids under $15. With budgets tight for so many this year, it really helps to know that there are plenty of affordable gifts...
View ArticleHandmade play food for kids: 10 of the most adorable shops on Etsy
Kids love playing with real food in the real kitchen, which usually makes…a real mess. To cut down on some of the flour-all-over-the-floor-itis that comes with kids’ cooking, I found some of the cutest...
View Article20 unique personalized gifts for kids in 2021, from toddlers to teens |...
If you’re looking for some cool, truly unique personalized gifts for kids, we totally understand. It’s an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That...
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