Best Kids Gifts & News
As February is the month of love, it only makes sense that Random Acts of Kindness Day {#RAKday} falls on February 17th. What could make someone feel more loved than surprising them with a random act of kindness? Performing a RAK doesn’t have to be elaborate. We all know that being a parent typically means […]
Inside: There is something that happens to every mom when she knows that she’s done having children. When you know this is your last baby, there are intense feelings that come along with that realization. There’s a point in every mom’s life when she knows. This is my last baby. Whether or not that realization is […]
Meet Kate Naylor I wouldn’t call myself a writer. A daughter, wife, and mother? Yes. An outdoorsy yoga lover and a therapist? Yes. Writer? *shrugs* Maybe? I sort of feel like time will tell. All I know is throughout my adult life I keep writing down my thoughts, and not so subtly asking others to […]
Pictures of The Handmaid’s Tale filming in D.C. are eerie AF It’s really only fitting that The Handmaid’s Tale, a show that echos our current administration’s desire to restrict some of women’s rights, would film in Washington D.C. last week. More than 200 actors dressed in bright red handmaid cloaks gathered at the Lincoln Memorial […]
Payless ShoeSource is the latest major retailer to close all its stores It’s truly the end of a shoe era. Payless ShoeSource announced it will be closing all 2,100 of its U.S. stores permanently, with liquidation sales beginning this Sunday. If you listen closely, you can hear the nostalgic sighs of ’80s and ’90s kids […]
There’s a live-action American Girl doll movie coming our way, and be still my childhood heart Remember the days when all you needed in life was your American Girl doll? And her historical backstory? And maybe a mini wardrobe full of her time period-specific clothes? Well, your kid self is about to be very, very […]
You will love everything about this story because it’s hilarious and relatable This is one of those stories that will either have you saying, “yep, totally something I would do” or have you conjuring up which one of your friends would do the exact same thing this woman did. What did she do, you ask? […]
It comes with baby and adult Play-Doh cutters Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve inevitably heard the “Baby Shark” song, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo. Though the song/nursery rhyme dates back decades, it wasn’t until 2016 when it really became popular. To go along with the song, plushies, and new Netflix show, the uber-popular children’s craze will now […]
If you want to drive a New Orleanian crazy, call us Cajun. It’s the nail-on-the-chalkboard equivalent of calling our beloved city “Nawlins” or putting kale in gumbo. While these compliments are well-intentioned when visitors proclaim how much they love our Cajun culture or how spicy our Cajun food tastes, it takes all of my New […]
Think Vietnamese Spring Rolls are tricky to make? Think again! Watch our video demo to learn how to roll fresh spring rolls, plus we have a photo step-by-step Vietnamese Spring Roll recipe too! One of our favorite fresh appetizer recipes! Vietnamese Spring Rolls with BBQ Pork When the folks at Curly’s BBQ reached out to me to […]
It’s 2 a.m. I’m still awake, still making lists, still racking my brain—what am I forgetting? What else could go wrong that I could anticipate? Plan for? What else will they need? Why am I up in the middle of the night, stressing and imagining every possible scenario my family could encounter? Well, because I’m […]
Across the bridge almost hidden from sight,stood a small museum with flags of green and white. The museum kept all kind of things, from books to giant bones.But best and most amazing were its sparkling precious stones! The museum’s curators, the Emerald Fairy and shy little Esme’, are charged with keeping the gemstones sparkling clean. […]
Toddlers are complex creatures who have very little patience and even less impulse control. When you’re in the trenches of toddlerhood, it can feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells just to keep them from having a five-alarm meltdown in the middle of the grocery store. We’re not gonna sugarcoat it, toddlerhood is no joke. […]
Fair or not, people tend to make assumptions about someone’s gender based on name alone. But if your name is, say, Alex or Riley, it’s harder for people to assume. And that, in a nutshell, is what’s so appealing about gender neutral baby names. They’re all the rage these days, and for good reason. Unisex […]
Inside: AMBER Alerts have saved nearly 1000 children’s lives, but here’s why some people are mad about them. Image Source I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the headline: Amber Alert That Located 11-Year-Old’s Alleged Killer Sparks ‘Numerous’ Complaints (VICE News) What could possibly be controversial about an AMBER Alert? What’s the big deal about […]
Okay, people. I’m going to give you all some information that might hurt some. But hold strong, we will get through it together. TLC’s classic number one hit “No Scrubs” was released 20 YEARS AGO! In fact, NPR just did a story about it. That’s how old we are. Okay. I’m going to let that […]
There are few things in life that bring me as much joy as Mexican food. Life can be tough and people aren’t always there for you when you need them, but you know what are? Nachos. Not to mention other deliciousness like tacos, burritos, and guacamole. Mexican food has something for everyone and that’s why […]
