Make a Wish: Awesome Birthday Cakes for Kids

Let’s face it — when it came to hosting a birthday party, our moms had it easy. Organize a game of musical chairs, whip up a Betty Crocker cake, and stuff plastic party favor bags with bubble gum and stickers.…

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Hit the Trails: Your Guide to Backpacking with Kids

So you thought backpacking with kids was a form of medieval torture where overloaded parents pulled cranky kids up steep trails, ate cold meals in the dark of night and got eaten alive by nasty bugs? You must be thinking…

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Join the Team: We’re Hiring a City Editor

Red Tricycle is currently seeking a part-time city editor in Washington D.C. The city editor will assume full responsibility for all local content and local social media engagement. The ideal city editor will be an adventurer at heart with a…

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Build a Love of Bicycles to Get Kids Pedaling

Spring is here, which means it’s time to get the bikes out of the garage. We chatted with Billy Sanborn, Service Manager at Mike’s Bikes (the San Francisco Bay Area biking staple) and Rob Sadowsky, Executive Director at Portland’s Bicycle…

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3 Art Programs For Little Digital Artists

Soccer. Swim lessons. Piano. Play dates. Homework. More soccer. T-ball. Ballet. School science fairs. Spanish. French. Sign language. More play dates.
We’ve heard that there are only 24-hours in the day, but with the schedules our families keep — filled…

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15 Classic At-Home Science Experiments

Before kids were logging countless hours of “screen time,” we were in the kitchen playing mad scientist. Like any true scientist, we conducted experiments to feed our curiosity about the way things worked. Now, we’ve got our own little thinkers…

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Just Launched: Kids in the House, The Ultimate Parenting Resource

Are you a first time mom, worrying about what to feed your picky toddler? Or, maybe your preschooler is suddenly exhibiting signs of separation anxiety, which, let’s be honest, is merely feeding your own anxiety. Whether you are thinking of…

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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in New York

A New York vacation with the kids. The concept may sound intimidating, but we assure you, it’s the next best thing to a four night stay in Puerto Vallarta, especially now that we’ve got little vacationers in tow. Luckily, Manhattan…

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Closets Beware: Hosting a Kids Clothing Exchange

If any of the following statements apply to you, it’s best that you keep reading:

There is at least one box and/or bag of size 12-18 clothes in your hall closet… and your child is six-years old.
You’ve been promising…

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Learn How to Build a Storage Step Stool

A step stool has the ability to magically reveal a whole new world to a toddler. Suddenly, brushing their teeth and washing their hands poses no problem for their diminutive stature, and the once daunting kitchen counter becomes a new…

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Meet Blue’s Clues Co-Creator Traci Paige Johnson

Meet a New York City Mom with both bark and bite! In 1996, Traci Paige Johnson co-created the Nickelodeon hit, Blue’s Clues (and performed Blue’s voice, too!), and this spring, she’s coming out with a brand new app, Yummiloo, to…

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15 Celebrity-Penned Books Worthy of Your Kid’s Library

As parents, we wear many different hats. But no matter how fancy our hat, we all share one thing in common: our kids. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we think about how many of our favorite celebrities…

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6 Splurge-Worthy Escapes For Moms

Sure, wine tastings and spontaneous road trips with your girlfriends have been replaced with play dates and weekends at the in-laws, but we all know that a little R&R with our girlfriends is the golden ticket to staying sane during…

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9 Inspiring Birthday Party Ideas

From camping themed birthdays to circus-style bashes and even a glow in the dark soiree, we’ve come across some pretty impressive kids birthday parties. One thing is for certain: when it comes to your kiddo’s birthdays, you parents sure aren’t…

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7 Awesome Bead and Wire Roller Coasters

When was the last time you didn’t see one of these tables at the doctor’s office, daycare, library, or your local playspace? Bead and wire roller coasters are one of those classic toys that just about everyone (adults included) have…

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