It’s time to stock up on baby supplies! buybuy BABY’s biggest Big-Deal Baby Sale is now live.

From Fri., Aug. 6 through Sun., Aug. 15, you can shop over 1,000 items on sale including big brands like Willow, Chicco, Graco DockATot and Britax. So what categories can you shop for big savings? Keep scrolling to see them all.

Tons of deals await on big ticket items that include:

  • Up to 20% off select strollers & travel systems
  • Up to 20% off select car seats
  • Up to 50% off select clothing & accessories
  • Up to 20% off select gear & travel
  • Up to 20% off select furniture, bedding & decor
  • Up to 30% off select monitors
  • Up to 20% off select feeding
  • Up to 25% off select toys

The sale runs from Aug. 6 through Aug. 15 and is available in-store and online at buybuybaby.com.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of buybuy BABY

 

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How do you make an Airstream extra dreamy? Add a touch of Pottery Barn! The two popular brands have collaborated to release a new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer—and it’s oh so splurge worthy!

The new Airstream trailer features the standard amenities, including a dedicated kitchen, bathroom, sleeping and relaxing areas. But it levels up with hardware, soft goods, fixtures and touches inspired by Pottery Barn. The includes a unique solid oak wood dinette table, matte black pull-down kitchen faucet, wall sconces and custom storage solutions in the bedroom, plus Pottery Barn’s Belgian Flax Linen Bedding.

Another unique touch? The outdoor hanging table that attaches to the trailer’s exterior, the perfect spot for a midday snack or evening drink. When you’re ready to pack up and move on, it stows in a rear storage compartment.

Of course, this high-end collaboration isn’t exactly cheap. But if you’re ready to travel in style (or work and learn on the road) it’s worth a look, especially since the Airstream sleeps up to five people. The MSRP is $145,500 and it’s available at dealers nationwide now.

—Sarah Shebek

All images courtesy of Airstream

 

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You probably know Christian Robinson from his best-selling children’s books You Matter and Another and for his award-winning illustrations in Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña. He now brings his joyful, inspirational designs to Target as they launch the Christian Robinson for Target collection of home goods, apparel and books for babies and kids.

This limited-time collection, which continues Target’s commitment to sourcing and designing more products with Black creators and designers, includes bedding, pillows, wall art, t-shirts, onesies, pajamas, and exclusive editions of four of Robinson’s books. The clothing options include adaptive and sensory-friendly apparel. Most items are under $25, with the collection ranging in price from $6 to $70.

“We know our guests want their homes to be a reflection of themselves and look to Target for inspiration and new ways to explore their creativity,” says Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Target. “Christian Robinson’s curiosity and creativity are unmatched. We’re thrilled to be able to introduce our guests to such a special partner and deliver an inclusive collection that is as inspiring as it is affordable.”

Discussing the partnership, Robinson says, “As a child, drawing became a way to make space for myself and to create the kind of world I wanted to see. Working with Target to bring this collection to life has been a dream come true and I hope it helps all Target guests, big and small, create a space of their own that is timeless, captures their imaginations and sparks their curiosity.”

The Christian Robinson for Target collection will be available on the Target website and in stores beginning August 15; new home products will arrive in October.

—Eva Ingvarson Cerise

All photos courtesy of Target

 

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If you’re on the fence about loving Walmart, the company’s newest announcement may change your mind. In a new collaboration, Walmart is now the exclusive seller of Gap Home!

Gap Home is the first-ever home collection for the brand, and it’s more than affordable. It features over 400 items in the bedding, bath, tabletop and home decor categories. Best of all the line ranges from $15.88 to just $64.98––which means if your kiddos ruin something you won’t need to cry yourself to sleep at night.

The collection brings the classy and timeless style of Gap together with the affordability of Walmart. Most items offer neutral palettes that easily mesh with your existing decor, while also adding fun textures and patterns.

We love the line especially for young families who tend to cycle through items like sheets and pillows (we’re looking at you, children) quickly and as an option for those heading off to college.

You can shop the Gap Home collection now at walmart.com. As of now, the line is now available in Walmart stores.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Gap Home/Walmart

 

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Sometimes you just have to love your way through.

My son is 16. He is semi-verbal on the autism spectrum. He was diagnosed as severe. Sometimes he can speak a little. Sometimes he can’t. Sometimes he has good days. Sometimes he does not. There are hopeful moments. Like this year he is starting to trace letters for the first time ever! A huge milestone. We celebrate those achievements.

Once in a while, I send him messages from my phone and he sends me a sweet word back. Other times there’s silence. We are grateful for the times he has some language.

Sometimes it’s hard, like really hard, the hardest of hards and it hurts my heart and makes it so heavy. I worry for the future when we’re gone. Who will take over? Who will love him as much as I do but be able to bear this all too? Sometimes it’s confusing. Like when he cries and we don’t know why. Is he in pain? Is he sick? Is he just sad? He can’t tell us. We just guess and love our way through it all.

Sometimes he seems so capable and we’re like, ‘We got this! It’s not so hard after all!’ Then he has regressions. We watch as he slowly loses a skill that he worked so incredibly hard at. It just slips away. Sometimes it comes back. Other times we have to start from square one.

We change bedding almost every day. Sometimes, we need to change clothes during the day too. Sixteen years in. You can’t really call it ‘potty training’ anymore can you? It’s not about the laundry. It’s the setbacks after working so hard to overcome obstacles and difficulties. It’s feeling like you finally made it out of the baby stages only to go back again. It’s the regressions without explanations or reasons. It’s the constant ‘why’ without answers. It’s the starting over again and again. It’s going backward when everyone else seems to be going forward. Sometimes it’s everything at once. Beautiful, heartbreaking, hard work, celebrations, hitting milestones, regressions, starting over. It’s a constant roller coaster of emotions. But the one constant that will never change is our enormous love. A love so strong it carries us through.

This post originally appeared on https://www.facebook.com/theautismride.
Feature image via iStock

Hi! My name is Laura and I'm a mom of two beautiful kids in Vancouver, Canada. I write a blog on Facebook called The Autism Ride, all about the ups and downs in life with our teenaged son on the spectrum.

Pillowfort is turning five! In honor of the beloved Target brand’s big bday, the big red bullseye retailer is introducing new products to the existing kids collection.

Way back in 2016 Target launched Pillowfort—much to the joy of parents everywhere. Fast-forward five years and the kids’ brand is just as popular, if not more.

photo courtesy of Target

The affordable awesomeness of Pillowfort includes a major mix of kid-friendly pieces that will grow with your children. From home decor and bedding to storage and more, Pillowfort includes everything the littles need. As a bonus, the line starts at $6!

The reimagined collection features 200+ pieces. In celebration of the new addtions to the Pillowfort brand, Target Home Style Expert, Emily Henderson, shared her fave product picks, including the Pillowfort Pom Canopy ($40), Osa Kid’s Bookcase Pillowfort ($90), Pillowfort Rattan Bedside Table ($80), Pillowfort Round Plush Pillow ($15), and Pillowfort Space Cotton Comforter Set ($35).

Find Henderson’s picks and the rest of the re-imagined Pillowfort line in Target stores and online at Target.com.

—Erica Loop

 

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Pottery Barn Kids recently launched two book-based brand-new collections! Your kiddo can deck their room out with decor from their fave lit for the littles.

The lines include Eric Carle and Where the Wild Things Are collections. Each of these new PBK collections features an awesome array of bedding, accents and so much more—all with themes based on the beloved books/author.

Eric Carle fans can check out the range of new products for the youngest of kiddos, including fitted crib sheets, toddler sheets, nursery wraps, PJ’s, burp cloths, swaddles and bib sets. Bring the world of Eric Carle’s imaginative and colorful characters and illustrations to life—in your child’s nursery or bedroom.

As if that’s not enough literary decor for your baby or child’s space, the Where the Wild Things Are line has plenty more to offer.

Based on the iconic title by author Maurice Sendak, the Where the Wild Things Are Pottery Barn Kids line is packed with the magical monsters your child has come to know and love. Look for bed sheets, towel wraps, PJ’s, swaddles and wall art.

Find the new Eric Carle and Where the Wild Things Are collections in Pottery Barn Kids stores and online at PotteryBarnKids.com starting Mar. 11!

—Erica Loop

Photos courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids

 

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We all want that Pinterest-worthy house but let’s face it: once your kiddos outgrow their cribs their rooms become a little more in need of photoshop than photos. But you can give your kid’s bedroom a refresh without adding shiplap or buffing the floors: just slap on a fresh coat of paint (or not) and snag a few of these affordable, durable items from Amazon! We especially love the AmazonBasics kids bedding (think bright, simple colors and fun patterns like lions, dinos, space, unicorns and more). Read on for our top picks for a cozy, affordable refresh.

The Best Kids Bedding & Sheets

1. Snuggly Micro Fiber Sheets in Claw

Get everything you need for a woodsy vibe with the Bear Buddies collection. Start with a set of micro-fiber sheets in "claw"

Shop them here. From $17.99.

2. A Cozy Napping Set

Tuck them into a cozy Sherpa blanket, ($21.99) or add a nap set with Bear Pillow and fleece blanket set,

Shop it here, $26.08

 

3. Gender-Neutral Spacey Sheets

Honestly, we want these Navy Galaxy sheets for ourselves.

Get them here. From $17.99, available in Twin, Full or Queen. 

4. Complete Bed-in-a-Bag in Llama

This set comes with one top sheet, one fitted sheet, a single pillowcase, a sham and a comforter. Comes in twin or full/queen.

Get it here, from $38

5. A Luxe Sherpa Blanket for Dinosaur Lovers

This cozy blanket comes in sizes from throw to king and dinosaur pattern is just one of many including bears, lions, kittens and solid colors.

Get it here. Starting at $22.99.

 

6. Cheerful Rainbow Pillow Case Set

Easy wash, standard pillowcases in a pattern sure to make them smile.

Get yours here. $10.19/set of two. 

7. Colorful, Concealing Bed Skirts

Get yourself some sturdy under-the-bed storage bins for all those seasonal clothes or LEGO bricks and then put a skirt around the bottom to hide the stash. You can choose from pleated or ruffled, sizes from twin to king and an array of colors. Our top choices this year are the pleated bed skirt in Oh So Orange and the Mountain Mint Green ruffled skirt. From $11.79 up. 

Adorable Furniture & Curtains

8. Sweet Stackable Horse Chairs

For just shy of $50, you get two adorable, durable plastic chairs that can transform any situation into pretend play or just help the kids wiggle while they work. Available in either black or white, they give off a decidedly "Queen's Gambit" vibe. $47.76

9. Stacking Elephant Chairs

We haven't seen chairs this cute since...well those horse chairs above. These elephant chairs are wipeable, stackable and as sweet as can be. Plus a two-pack is under $30!

Shop them here. $28

10. Kid-Sized Room Darkening Curtains

PSA: Room-darkening curtains do not need to be dark! We love these bright, unicorn-themed curtains that just might encourage early risers to sleep a little bit longer. 

Get yours here. Set of two for $25.64

Easy & Attractive Storage Solutions

11. A U-Fill Bean Bag Perfect for Stuffies

Get some of those stuffed animals off the floor and make a cozy place to read, too. This simple storage bean-bag cover is affordable, durable and comes in several cute patterns. 

Shop it here. $33

12. A Handy Metal Cart for School Supplies

When the remote-day is done, get all that school clutter off the kitchen table/bed/floor and wheel it back into a corner, safe and sound. It also comes in red, black, and white. 

Get it here. From $32

13. Kid's Closet Organizer

Encourage your kiddos to put their clothes away and get dressed independently by giving them easy access to the items they need the most with this handy closet organizer. The bins can be filled with socks, undies, or pajamas and the hanging items easily reached. 

Get it here. $26

14. Slow Movement Storage Trunk

This soft-sided, sloth canvas storage chest will make the kiddos' room neat and sweet in a hurry. Just don't expect anyone to go too fast. 

Shop it here. $37.99

—Amber Guetebier

All images courtesy Amazon 

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Just in time for the New Year, Pottery Barn Kids is releasing its first-ever collaboration with Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. The beloved story of The Lorax is brought to life in colorful and amusing patterns inspired by the characters and famous Truffula trees nestled in the beautiful valley of Seussville.

The new collection includes personalized bedding, pillows and wall art.

Organic Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Sheet Set & Pillowcases

Organic Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Sheet Set & Pillowcases
Pottery Barn Kids

This charming sheet set and pillowcases are GOTS certified organic cotton and will have kids ready for bedtime in no time.

Available in twin, full or queen, Organic Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Sheet Set & Pillowcases retail from $79 to $129.

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Pillow

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Pillow
Pottery Barn Kids

The Lorax pillow is made from OEKO-TEX certified cotton. Its appliqué design brings the beloved Dr. Seuss character to life.

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Pillow retails for $39.50.

 

Happy Patchwork Quilt & Shams

Happy Patchwork Quilt & Shams
Pottery Barn Kids

The traditional style will last for years to come and will keep them comfy and cozy all night long.

Happy Patchwork items retail for $36.50 to $209.

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Art

Pottery Barn Kids

Dr. Seuss’s famous words are printed on stretched cotton canvas that’s ready to hang with the included hardware.

Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Art retails for $79.

 

 

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids 

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It may only be January, but Spring has arrived at Crate&kids. The company has just launched a sneak peek into its upcoming lineup and it’s packed with globally-inspired designs and textiles.

The 2021 Crate&kids spring collection officially hits the website and stores on Jan. 14, but we’re sharing our fave picks from the upcoming lineup. From bedding and baby gear to rugs and desks, there’s a little something for everyone in this new modern line.

Born Wanderer Bedding Collection: Floral Garden

This new collection is made from 100 percent organic cotton and certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard.

Prices start at $29

Born Wanderer Bedding Collection: Basecamp

Head to Mt. Everest with this vibrant collection. This explorer-themed line is made with bright colors and organic cotton that pretty much guarantees sweet dreams.

Prices start at $29

Atticus Desk with Hutch and Power

Take on distance learning with this powered desk that keeps homework neat and tidy. Opt for a hutch for extra storage, and choose from white or black for the perfect complement to your decor.

Desk starts at $349

Hampshire Blush Crib

This blush crib is a nice alternative to the tradition wood or white treatment. The simple design seamlessly coordinates with the remainder of the new lineup of blush-colored goodies.

$599

Roselle Wide White Wood Dresser

Modern and functional, this wide dresser is great for kids or adults. The art deco-inspired piece comes in white for easy coordination.

$999

Bold Geo Stripe Performance Rug

Add a pop of fun and functional color that easily holds up to kids with this geo rug.

Prices start at $129

Coordinating Quilts & Blankets

Crate & Kids' spring lineup is packed with cuddly textiles like this quilts and blankets. Made with organic cotton and in gender neutral colors, these pieces easily transition from toddler to big kid.

Prices start at $29

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Crate & Kids

 

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