Easy Holiday Plans for People Going Nowhere

Abby Brown -
No FOMO here.

Office To Aperitifs: 6 Linen Reformation Dresses, 2 Ways

Abby Brown -
We have Reformation clothing to thank for this gorgeous lineup of linen dresses. Here's how each look can go from summer office wear to drinks & dinner.
Every hour is happy hour in one of these.

The Nintendo Switch: The Best Video Game System for Kids

Linzi -
Let's talk Nintendo Switch. W/ family-friendly & adventure games, it's the best video gaming system for kids, & I love it much more than PlayStation + Xbox.
Strong opinions, inside.

4 Toys We Swore By For My Toddler’s First Plane Ride

Amy Vafa -
These are 4 toys that my husband I now totally swear by for traveling w/ our toddler, arguably the only things we need to pack. That + snacks, lots & lots of snacks.
My little family recently made the trip to San Diego, my husband’s hometown, to finally bring our son there to introduce him to all...

Surprise Powerz STEM Dolls: Perfect For Kids Who Like Math AND...

Meredith Plunkett -
While I question her discernment of donuts, I have to say, she has a point about these dolls. The Surprise Powerz Dolls, educational toys for young kids, really are all that and a bag of chips.
To know my six-year-old, Elise, is to know her unbridled joy for everything life has to offer. The nondescript donut place in town? The...

Gift Guide For The Comic Book Lover

Sydney Oswald -
Have a comic book lover in your life (or someone looking to start drawing)? We've found uber-cool gift ideas for them (think drawing, drafting & swag).
I think one of the most daunting things about walking into an art store is the 4,000 types of paper and 800 types of...

17 Cool Gifts for Teens (& Tweens)

Shana -
We're eyeing cool gifts for tweens & teens — gifts that go beyond the usual popular requests (video games, phones) but will still 'wow' 'em (& maybe their parents, too).
Gifts that they'll actually* think are cool.

Books for Kids Featuring AAPI Characters

Meredith Plunkett -
I scoured the internet & library for kids' books featuring AAPI characters. This is just a sampling & certainly doesn't cover the breadth + diversity of the AAPI experience.
One of the ways I find most helpful to start meaningful discussions with my children about topics such as ethnicities, cultures, religions, equity, etc.,...

The Tech (And Non-Tech) Toys We Pack For Road Trips These...

Linzi -
My kids no longer turn into complete monsters after screen time. They actually play video games, watch movies, make Spotify playlists & listen to Audible books TOGETHER without fighting (which is lovely).
If you, like me, have completely stepped over to the dark side in allowing (and even encouraging!!) tech toys on road trips, read on....

Not Your Ordinary Jigsaw: Unique Puzzles (That Happen To Be Perfect...

Annmarie Naples -
Just the kind of challenge kids & adults need: beautiful puzzles — double-sided, round, recycled, layered...perfect for indoor family time (& also for gifts).
I am mind-blown right now, in a great way, by a puzzle. This Gray Malin Beach Puzzle is not only a beautiful work of...
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