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Here Comes The Sun: 7 Hats to Keep Cool This Summer

Whether you’re about function or form, we’ve picked the perfect hats for your kiddos this summer. They’ll scoot, swim, and strut around town looking hot, or let’s face it, a bit dorky depending on the hat you choose. Either way,…

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Look Up: Tips For An Awesome Night of Stargazing

They may be the center of our universe, but all it takes is one look up at the vast night sky to make our kids realize that there is much more out there. For city-dwelling kids, the chance to see…

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No Fire Required: 10 Easy Fourth of July Crafts

The Fourth of July conjures up images of sparklers, fireworks, and bottle rockets–but with little ones around, it can get dangerous. Don’t worry–there are still ways to celebrate the holiday with your kids without fireworks. We’ve rounded up some super…

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Chickens in the City 101

Frankly, the sustainable, local, organic, slow food movement can be a little exhausting. In our nanosecond-attention span world, who’s got the time to look for farmer’s markets and Whole Foods everywhere? Still, the benefits of healthy eating and wholesome, fresh…

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Wear Your Stars & Stripes: Patriotic Clothes to Wear July 4

Sure, the barbecue menu, guest list, and fireworks prep are all important when it comes to planning a fun Fourth of July, but there’s another part of the holiday that we just love: finding adorable patriotic outfits for our kids.…

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Pleygo: A New LEGO Rental Service

Sometimes we cringe at the amount of money we spend on LEGOs so the idea of a LEGO rental service is sheer genius. Pleygo, the brainchild of Elina Furman, the publisher of A-List Mom, is the newest and coolest rental…

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Just Launched: The Full Effect by Plum Organics

If it were up to our kids, their diet would consist of french fries and cheese pizza. And, a promise to never serve then greens? Well, we’d be parents of the year. Sure, our little foodies don’t quite yet get…

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7 Baby Onesies That Will Make You Laugh

Whether you’re looking for an entertaining gift for the new mama in your life or are nostalgic for the days when your nursery drawers were brimming with cute baby clothes, we’ve dug up seven of our favorite onesies that will…

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Tales for Tots: A New Storybook App For Budding Readers

Worthwhile reading apps are hard to find. We’ve downloaded more than our fair share from the app store only to be disappointed that they can’t hold our little reader’s attention for more than a few minutes. Building a love for…

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A Completely Mad Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

You’re late, you’re late, to a very important date. We’re talking about your invitation to an utterly mad tea party in celebration of Coco’s third birthday. Since Coco loves to dress up like Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Coco’s mom…

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Embark on a Letterboxing Adventure

When is a walk in the woods, not just a walk in the woods? When you’re on a secret treasure hunt, of course. Say hello to Letterboxing! A fabulously fun activity that’s part pirate treasure hunt and part crafty stamp…

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Tyler’s Tractor-ific Second Birthday Party

Like most little boys we know, two year old Tyler is a big fan of machines that go and make lots of noise. Lucky for him, his grandparents have a real working farm, complete with cows, hay bales, and a…

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15 Bunk Beds We Wish We Had As Kids

Space in your kids’ bedroom is a premium, especially when it doubles as their play area. This is even more true when you have multiple little ones sharing a common space. While bunk beds are a common tradition for sleeping…

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Impress Without Stress: 15 Easy Patriotic Food Ideas

This year leave the last-minute veggie platters to the amateurs. From cake pops to a flag-inspired fruit platter that takes less than 20 minutes to make, we’ve come up with 15 simple patriotic creations that will make you look as…

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Fun For Your Brain: 10 Educational Games for Kids

When it comes to educational games, finding the right balance between challenging and fun is no easy task. In fact, what often seems like a good choice at the store turns out to be a complete dud at home, especially…

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