‘Heatless curls’ are trending, and here are 7 ways to do them
We’re all about as much payoff with as little effort as possible, and we’re not the only ones. All you have to do is open TikTok or Instagram and you’ll get hit with a heatless curls tutorial. So, naturally, the idea of falling asleep and waking up to gorgeous waves is our idea of a dream, so we rounded up some of our favorite heatless hair products and some of our favorite tutorials for how to do them.
The methods can look a little complicated at first glance, but they’re so not. Expect a little trial and error, though, especially if you’re a loyal heat tool user. You and your hair will need to get used to these new twists, but aside from making mornings so much easier, you can expect healthier hair overall. We don’t have to tell you how damaging heat styling can be, so even if you only use these options a few times a week instead of your regular routine, your hair will thank you. They’re also fantastic for kids’ hairstyles.
One of the OG heatless curl sets, the Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set is great for medium to long hair in all different textures. The satin headband keeps your hair from getting damaged while you’re wearing it and it’s cushy enough to comfortably sleep in. We’ve been doing it for weeks (and we take our sleep seriously).
The Octocurl Roller Band features 8 sets of double hair rollers (16 single rollers). Wrap with 4 curlers for voluminous curls, 2 curlers for soft loose curls, 1 curler for spirals or twist outs, wrap tightly for springy coils, or braid for beach waves. Each roller is soft enough to sleep on, too.
Beauty blogger @laineymariebeauty rocks this old-school heatless curls method. She only left them in for around an hour, though, versus overnight, so just keep that in mind (no guarantees, but our experience tells us you’d probably wake up with some extremely intense curls if you slept on curling rods that thin). She used a leave-in conditioner first (we like this one) and finished off the look with cult fave Moroccan Oil.
Charisse from @charissechristine makes using curlformers look easy (and makes the end result look incredible). Curlformers essentially ‘zip up’ into your hair (don’t worry, it’s not scary), so you don’t have to twist and roll it yourself. Charisse used Mielle Organics Babassu Brazilian Curly Cocktail Curl Mousse and dampened her hair with a spray bottle. She did choose to use a blowdryer to speed up the process, but you definitely don’t have to if you want to go 100% heatless. You’ll just need to leave your curlformers in longer.
@fraya.beauty gets her big bouncy curls from a combination of jumbo curling rods and self-holding rollers at her roots. She starts with Coco & Eve Miracle Hair Elixir, then sections her roots and just lays her hair over the rollers. Finish the lengths with jumbo half-bend curling rods.
UK brand Cordina Hair offers the Flower Curl for easy curls with a ponytail and a few twists. The satin rings protect your locks from damage (and as a bonus, it keeps your hair out of your face while you wear it). You can use bobby pins or small claw clips to keep the strands in place while they set.
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Somehow, it’s already the 2023 holiday season. Although it feels like it snuck up on us especially fast this year, we’re making sure that we’ve got a jump on event prep. From parties to pictures, fests to fairs, these kids’ holiday dresses are ready for anything. It’s the season of sparkling and shining, and our list of kids’ holiday dresses is the perfect place to find seasonal styles that match their unique sense of fashion. On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on dresses.
The Holiday Frills Dress
Janie and Jack
It's all in the name. The frills of this red plaid dress add some extra detail, and it also comes in a Cream and Sugar Rose print.
We absolutely love the unique bold hues of this stunning dress, Try adding contrasting tights and a sparkly headband for an exceptionally lovely holiday look.
The quintessential holiday dress, the Audrah has a soft tulle petticoat (who says 'stunning' has to be uncomfortable?). It also comes in a dreamy Pebble Grey option.
Everything from Ivy City Co. is a show-stopper, so it's no surprise that the Coco Dress is, too. We're so here for this unique color for the holidays. Oh, and bonus: there's a women's version, too.
Even though it's not officially a holiday dress, we can't think of a single reason why this star-studded dress wouldn't be perfect for all the festivities.
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Stylized clothing for kids delivered right to our front doors? Sign us up
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Signing up for a kids’ clothing subscription box really does live up to the hype. Not only do you skip the hassle of actually getting to the store, but someone else does all the work for you. There are services out there that offer everything from high-end designer duds to consignment treasures in near-perfect condition, and the best part? There’s something for newborns up through the tween years, so you’re totally covered whenever you need to re-stock their closets.
Kikpik
Kidpik’s original designs outfit your fashion-savvy kid with on-trend looks each season. Every ultra-personalized box contains 3-5 mix-and-match pieces, including tops, bottoms, dresses, layering pieces, shoes, and accessories that coordinate to create multiple unique ensembles. What’s trending this season? Denim, hoodies, pops of color, and vintage vibes.
The Back-to-School collection allows you to either shop by outfit or if you don’t want to follow the trends, pick from Kidpik’s basics collection, featuring staples in vibrant colors that can be purchased individually. The collection offers sizes ranging from 2T-16 and footwear in sizes 7-6 and is designed with easy coordination in mind. If you’ve got little ones, check out their brand-new collection just for babies in sizes 12 and 18 months.
Why You’ll Love It: Customizable to fit your needs, choose to receive your boxes four or eight times a year, or try a one-time trial box. Each box includes fun extras like a coloring sheet and whimsical iron-on patches.
Ages: Girls and Boys 12 months – 14 years
Cost: Purchase the entire box or choose items a la carte. The average retail value of each item is $15 when you keep the entire box and the 30% keep-all discount is applied. You can also purchase the whole box or send back the clothes you don’t want. In that instance, kids can choose to donate any unworn product to families and kids in need instead of returning or exchanging the items through the KIDPIK CARES donation matching program. This program benefits non-profits such as Baby2BabRight now, you can get 40% off your first subscription with KP40 and 25% OFF 5+ items in the KIDPIK shop (no code required).
Subscribe at kidpik.com. As always, shipping + returns + styling are free!
Rent-a-Romper
Founded by mom, Lauren Gregor, this baby clothing subscription box aims to kill two birds with one stone: make parents' lives easier by shipping you the clothes your child needs (and can grow into) and alleviating the negative effects that the fashion industry has on the planet. Read on to find out how they do this (and more) one capsule collection at a time.
How It Works: Take the quick quiz and Rent-a-Romper will curate a capsule wardrobe just for your child. Wear the clothes as long and as often as you like, and then return the styles in the compostable self-addressed package when you're ready to size up or swap out styles. Simply log back into Rent-a-Romper to designate what you'd like in your next capsule delivery.
Why You'll Love It: Parents are faced with enough choices, which means sometimes less is more. You'll love that instead of dozens of choices, you can choose either their "Essential Capsule" with 7 items or the "Premium Capsule" that comes with 15 items. Our recent "Just the Essentials" box came with just the must-have pieces, including pajamas, casual tees, pants for play, and even a button-down. The box was thoughtfully curated and included essentials that our growing tot could wear on a daily basis.
Ages: preemie to 4T
Cost: The "Premium Capsule" costs $41/month and the “Essentials Capsule” cost $24/month
Why You'll Love It: Stitch Fix is one of the most popular styling services out there for a good reason. You get a stylist who will curate a selection of clothing that reflects your kids' unique style. Plus, there is no subscription required! New for the 2022 back-to-school season is Stitch Fix's line just for tweens: The Commons. This new collection has 150 items made exclusively with tweens in mind, featuring graphic tees, muted colors, and a California-cool vibe. All items found in The Commons are under $50, which makes finding affordable clothes for particular tweens easier than ever.
How it works: You'll fill out a style profile for your child (or with them) and set your price range; stylists will select 10 items (some start as low as $10) from brands like Nike, Hurley, and Toms.
Ages: 2T - 18 years
Cost: Shipping and returns are always free; you pay a $20 Fix fee that goes toward your total order amount. If you keep all the items in your fix, you save 25%.
If you’re already a fan of Fabletics, check out what they have in store for your mini-me. FabKids creates original, comfortable, and on-trend pieces as well as wardrobe staples like leggings and tees. You can also request fashion pieces like dresses and boots. Start by taking a quick style quiz. Then each month, Fabkids will send style picks directly to your inbox. Choose the pieces you want or skip the month.
Why You’ll Love It: Unlike clothing subscription services that send a mystery box to your door each month, Fabkids hands the control over to parents to decide what to buy and when.
Ages: Boys and Girls 2-14.
Cost: Sign up for VIP membership and enjoy up to 50% off regular prices, early access to exclusive collections, sales, and more. $30/month goes toward your purchase.
Delivering seasonal mini-wardrobes right to your doorstep, each box contains a mix of 5, 8, or 12 classic and on-trend pieces in soft and comfy fabrics, curated to fit your child’s style and preferences (i.e. no buttons, loves patterns, etc). The design is all done in-house so you won’t find these styles in stores. And be sure to check out their e-commerce shop to order individual items between seasons.
Why You’ll Love It: Rockets of Awesome taps into your buying history and preferences to create an ultra-customized shopping experience. The more you shop, the more tailored the selections become. You also have the ability to take a peek at your upcoming box and swap out items you don’t want.
Ages: Boys and Girls newborn – 14
Cost: No membership, shipping, or styling fees. Purchase only the pieces you love, each under $40, and send back the rest!
With a Wee Blessing subscription, you'll receive name-brand items at 40-60% off the retail price each month. After working with an in-house stylist, items will be selected and shipped to your doorstep. You have ten days to decide what works, and then you send back the rest for free! Even better, they also offer a like-new service that comes with all the styling perks, but with each item costing no more than $4.
Why You'll Love It: Wee Blessing has an all-family subscription service. Moms, Dads, and kids of all ages can now receive 3-4 customized outfits every month, with just one subscription.
Surprisly is a baby clothing subscription box perfect for new parents or as a gift for your loved ones. Each box contains three hand-selected outfits from boutique brands for baby’s day out, playtime, and snooze. Every clothing item is beautifully constructed, made exclusively from cotton or organic cotton, and incredibly cute.
How it works: Your daughter will receive a high-quality, age-appropriate t-shirt once a month, alongside fun gifts that go along to match the theme! Choose to order one box, go month-to-month, or go ahead with a six-month subscription.
In this fun baby clothing subscription box, you'll get a seasonal outfit at an affordable price. Each box is designed to include an outfit and matching accessory.
A unique blend of consignment and kids’ clothing subscription box, Everlasting Wardrobe gives parents the freedom to rent clothing for 30 days.
How it works: Once you fill out a profile for each kid using the service, you’ll receive eight new or like-new items of clothing. Kids can wear those items for a full 30 days before returning them. If there’s something your kid loves too much to send back, you can buy that item at a deep discount.
Why you’ll love it: There’s no charge for shipping, you’ll have stylists picking stuff based on the categories and customizations based on your preferences (with no styling fees), and you’ll have access to hot brands like Burt’s Bees Baby, OMAMImini, Kickee, I Haven’t The Foggiest, Frenchie Mini Couture, PopUpShop, Mimi and Maggie, Red Caribou, and more. Also, if you’re opting to have gently-used items sent to you, it’s good to know that all items go through an inspection and an eco-friendly cleaning process after being returned and before being sent back out.
Ages: 6 months – 12 years
Cost: $40 per month for 8 pieces of new and like-new professionally cleaned & inspected clothing for 30 days, or $80 per month for 8 pieces of brand-new clothing for 30 days.
Lifestyle brand Izzy & Liv has a version of their Brown Sugar Box for kids and teens.
How it works: Both boxes will be themed, and even though the items will be a mystery until opened, everything included will equal a retail value of at least $100. You'll get at least one Izzy & Liv shirt and other sweet things made with the brown sugar girl in mind. Little girls might get school supplies, hair accessories, and books, while tweens can expect to get beauty products, lunch totes, and even pillow covers.
Why you'll love it: This box is designed with African American girls in mind, with culturally inspired items featured in every box.
Ages: Kids ages 4-8 and tweens ages 9-14
Cost: If you sign up now, you'll lock in a special $45 (plus shipping) quarterly rate.
One of the most unique clothing subscriptions we've seen, this new service helps moms swap gently used clothing while making sustainable choices in regards to buying clothes for fast-growing kiddos.
How it works: Fill out a profile for your child, select your delivery preferences (monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly), and you'll receive a box of 8-10 gently-used items in your kid's size. At drop-off, you'll be able to hand off any of the items your kid has outgrown, so they can be passed on to a local family. As a bonus, 40% of the items received are donated to a local family in need, rather than thrown out or lost.
Why you'll love it: All items come washed, with no tears or stains. In addition, you can throw in seasonal items like swimsuits, boots, rain jackets, and fancy clothes.
Even though it's more of an accessories subscription, we couldn’t resist these adorable food necklaces from Tiny Hands. Consider signing up for a monthly delivery that’s perfect for pre-tween kiddos.
How it works: Join the Necklace of the Month club and your kid will receive a miniature food necklace in line with the theme for that month. For example, month one is cupcakes, month two is cookies, month three is donuts, and so on.
Why you’ll love it: The teeny, tiny details of each necklace will remind you of dollhouse miniatures, and each one has a yummy scent!
You'll never have to worry about not having enough socks again with this fun monthly shipment. Just decide how often you want to receive a box of socks, and once you sign up, they'll start delivering on your preferred schedule.
Why you'll love it: Fun, colorful socks bring a little joy into a kids' daily wardrobe.
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We’re not guaranteeing no bad hair days, but our roundup of hair accessories is sure to make getting ready much easier.
Maybe you’re looking for a way to add a little personality to school uniforms. Maybe you don’t have time in the morning to whip out the curling iron. Maybe your kiddo is just bored with the usual. No matter what, we’ve got the hair goodies to create adorable kids hairstyles. We’ve scoured the web to find some of the cutest, brightest, and sassiest hair accessories to add to your kids’ collection. And hey, if you feel like adding a few to your own hair accessory drawer, we fully support it.
Flower Headband 3-Pack
The Children's Place
There's no way to go wrong with flowers in the summer, and these thin headbands work with all kinds of hair textures and styles. Flower Headband 3-Pack ($10.47)—Buy Here!
This 9-piece hair accessory set includes colorful hair bands with fishtail-like details and faux pearls as well as seashell-like clips for an amazing under the sea look. The Little Mermaid Hair Clip Set ($8.00)—Buy Here!
These hair clips are purrrrfect (sorry. We couldn't help it.). They come in sets of 4 and your choice of color combinations. Cat Ear Hair Clips ($26.98)—Buy Here!
It goes without saying that when it comes to a kids hairstyle, you absolutely can't go wrong with options, options, options. This set delivers across the board. 28 Piece Hair Accessory Set ($9.99)—Buy Here!
We adore that these hair wraps are not only easy to use (just twirl into hair and they hold all day), but there's no tangles or mess when you take them out! They come in a range of colors and lengths, so grab a few to mix and match. Twirly Do Reusable Hair Wrap (Starting at $6.95)—Buy Here!
Pom Pom Hair Ties
Amazon
These fuzzy pom pom hair ties aren't only great for hair, but can be used to adorn backpacks, key rings, and more! Pom Pom Hair Ties ($7.99)—Buy Here!
These may not be an everyday go-to, but for birthdays, summer BBQs, block parties, and more, they're a celebration-worthy accessory that we had to include! LED Scrunchies ($13.95)—Buy Here!
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Let’s be honest, when is the last time you gave your hair the attention it deserves? In honor of a well-deserved mom’s night out, we’ve got cute and easy hairstyles that put the mom bun to shame, and if you invest a few extra minutes in one of these hairstyles for moms you won’t be sorry. From pretty ponies to beautiful braids, these easy hair do’s will get you up and at ’em to take on the day. Looking for kid’s styles? Check this out.
Sure, you've mastered the half-up ponytails, but why not add a twist? This simple style from Lynzy & Co. takes a basic braid and twists it into a bun for a style that is equal parts casual and dressy.
A fun, but easy hairstyle to keep your curly or natural hair up and out of the way is a pineapple updo like the one shown in this easy-to-follow YouTube tutorial from Bianca Alexa. All you need is a little moisturizer and a scrunchie, and you’ll have a perfect updo in minutes.
Great for day two hair, this easy boho braid from Lauren McBride is great for keeping hair out of your face. Great for curly, straight, thick, or thin hair, this French braid style starts at the crown of your head and hangs down the style in a super chic style.
Bypass the mom bun entirely with this lookalike style that packs a bigger punch! This look is created by doing a half pony, then using the remaining hair to sweep around the back. Finish off this look from What's Up Moms by adding an adorable scarf! This look is an easy transition from summer to fall.
We all love a good braid but not everyone has the skills or time to make one happy on a busy morning. We love this topsy-turvy braid from Missy Sue even more because it pairs perfectly with a hat! Whether you're prepping for a weekend getaway or rocking the school morning, this easy "braid" adds style in a cinch.
Ponytails are some of the easiest styles to pull off, but why not turn your everyday 'do into something more stylish? It's as simple as making a low pony, then using a section of your hair to wrap around your ponytail to create this sleek look that couldn't be simpler. Have curly hair? No problem! This style looks equally fab when it's a little messy, too. To see how it's done in person, check out the full tutorial from Alex Gaboury.
This side rope braid is pulled together in two minutes and is great for thick, long hair. While the end result is simply stunning, the steps to achieving this look is really quite simple. Emily from The Freckled Fox shows us how it's done in her YouTube tutorial.
When you're tired of your regular ponytail, there's no shame in dressing it up. This one-minute version looks classy and put together, without taking up precious moments of your hectic morning. Sectioned hair is pulled into a ponytail, then the sides are twisted and wrapped around to give a twisted look that's more than fit for school drop-offs (or Zoom calls). See how easy it is by watching this tutorial by Bebexo.
Headbands are a go-to on those just-can’t-get-it-together mom mornings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress that look up a bit for a cute, compliment-worthy look. We love these easy headband hairstyle ideas from A Beautiful Mess that let you just get up and go without resorting to a baseball cap to hide your hair at school drop-off. All you need is a few bobby pins and a colorful wire headband or just a rolled-up scarf.
Date nights and summer concerts are all about flowing tresses, but who has time for curlers or a curling iron to get those coveted beachy waves? Opt for a heatless curling rod headband, which gives you that look overnight. A total win for busy moms.
Modeled by CurlGilrMomo, this easy hairstyle for natural hair looks like it takes serious effort, but it can, in fact, be done in just a few minutes. Besides giving your hair a beautiful updo, this look is a protective style, perfect for keeping your natural hair safe and healthy while it grows. Check out this fast and easy-to-follow video tutorial on YouTube to see how to get this effortless look.
This tried-and-true style is probably one you’ve rocked before, but there are several easy ways you can jazz up the basic half-up hairdo, and make it a little more sophisticated. Something as simple as looping your hair a few times after pulling it back or using a unique clip to hold it in place can take this look to another level. For more half-up hairdos, check out our favorite easy looks here.
Twisted Ponytail
Shahrzad Warkentin
Ponytails are always an easy hair solution when you want to sweep your locks away from grabby baby hands. You can make this staple updo a lot more interesting by adding a twist. All you need are a few bobby pins. Simply pull your hair back into a high or low ponytail. Then separate a small section of your hair and wrap it around your hair tie. Secure the ends in place with a bobby pin or two.
This is an easy hairstyle that’s meant to look a little messy, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time perfecting those wayward strands if you have hair that’s hard to tame. Create a side part, and gather all your hair to the side in a low ponytail. Wrap your hair tie around and twist it while twisting your hair at the same time, and loop the band around one more time to create a loose messy bun. Use bobby pins to tuck in loose ends and give the bun more shape.
No matter what she’s into, these Valentine’s Day gifts for girls will spark major heart eyes!
Even though we started seeing the Valentine’s Day swag before Christmas Eve, we didn’t start paying attention to it until…well, now. The winter holidays definitely had our attention, and although Valentine’s Day snuck up on us fast, that doesn’t mean we can’t make sure our kiddos have something fun to honor Cupid’s Birthday. Obviously, V-Day was traditionally created for couples, but times have changed. Our little ones have our hearts, afterall, so it just makes sense for us to remind them, right? But with the recovery from December, doing the leg work on finding something good might sound a bit daunting. So we’ve made sure to round up the best Valentine’s Day gifts for girls.
In reality, these Valentine’s Day gifts “for girls” are great for any kid who loves cool stuff and having fun. Our shopping editors made sure to cover a ton of interests, ages, and personalities with these picks! From games to books to crafts and more, these Valentine’s Day gifts for girls are a serious win. Add your own spin with a cute kid-friendly card, their favorite candy, or a morning filled with heart-shaped pancakes. No matter how you celebrate, this Valentine’s Day, your little love bugs are sure to feel appreciated!
KiwiCo Light-Up Wire Art
KiwiCo is one of our absolute favorite places to score creative, educational, and extremely fun kits, and this Light-Up Wire Art kit is no exception! Use EL wire to create two designs from the included templates or design your own!
Kiddos will grow with this adorable Connetix set! From abstract shapes to dodecahedrons and hexagons, the Pastel Geometry Pack creates endless opportunities for learning and play.
Slumberkins is a collection of new animal friends created by a therapist to help kids learn how to navigate their emotions. Each Kin friend brings their own inspiring and uplifting message, and Unicorn promotes authenticity!
Our favorite spa day go-to Kitsch seriously has something for everyone! A Valentine's Day gift basket for your hair-loving little with these goodies is sure to make their Day of Love!
The Sunday Collective Pom Pom Skirt & Sweet Pea Pullover
We adore The Sunday Collective for their gender-inclusive, mix-and-match pieces, and this sweet set is perfect for Valentine's Day parties, spring photos, and Easter festivities! Get ready for lots of twirling.
Have a crafty kiddo? Give your them the gift of creativity with this set from Little Passports! They’ll create spinning bracelets and colorful suncatchers for up to 40 of their favorite Valentines!
Glimmer Wish Unicorn Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Vanilla Cotton Candy scented and packaged in a sparkly unicorn bottle? There's no way the Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash from Glimmer Wish will be a miss!
Take a quiz and find exactly what your perfect candle is, select from the top 3 blends Scent Lab creates for you, pick the color of your jar, and boom. Literally a candle with your name on it. Older kiddos and tweens will swoon for this! And we seriously can't tell you how incredible they smell. Like they were made for us. Which they are.
With over 8K reviews giving these a 4.8 star rating, you can bet that the fruity scents and vegan, cruelty-free formulas of these bubble bath bombs are legit! Each one dissolves to reveal a collectible goody, straight from Cupid!
Of course we love Hanna Andersson for their pajamas, but we're obsessed with their whole line! This sweatshirt is obviously perfect for V-Day, but will easily get worn over and over again.
There's a new bear on the Care Bears block! Dare to Care Bear spreads the message of accepting others and loving all the beautiful differences in the world.
Jelly Belly and your fave L.O.L. Surprise dolls have paired up to bring you four limited-edition dolls, each sporting their own Jelly Belly flavor style!
We can't get over the adorable Disney princesses who adorn these organic cotton pajamas! They're available for ages 2-10, and their whole new Disney line has us swooning!
How adorable is this little linen-blend sundress?! The neutral colors let her accessorize to fit her personality, and there's even a matching dress for mom!
SMOKO is famous for their adorably quirky characters and their squishy plushies! Valentine's Day is the perfect time for a bouquet, but this one lasts and is way, way cuter.
Handmade in LA, Compartés chocolate is gourmet while still being super fun! We just love this Pink Elephants Chocolate Bar, complete with sprinkles and circus cookies!
City Threads is our go-to for cotton basics that we can mix and match (and that last and last), so when we saw that this union suit came in 15 colors, we almost bought one of each. Almost.
Diamond Art is like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers—you simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result? Sparkly mosaic art that's super fun and ultra-soothing. Trust us. There are a ton of images to pick from, too!
The Ultimate Valentine’s Joke Book For Kids includes jokes, knock-knock jokes, funny illustrations, and a try not to laugh challenge for the whole family!
This is the ultimate baking set for your youngest chef, complete with apron, and real kid-friendly tools! There's even a unicorn cookie cutter to help them create sweet Valentine's Day treats!
Give the gift of a hug with Bumpas! These weighted plush pals help to soothe anxiety and stress, ease tension, help with sleep, add a feeling of protection, and are also adorable (courtesy of the mind behind the hit Uglydolls). Each Bumpas has a personality and backstory, so you’ll be able to snag the perfect one for your kiddo.
We can’t get enough of Kizik sneakers! They’re entirely slip-on, so even the littlest littles can put them on and take them off (yes, really!). They also come in a ton of awesome colors. Oh, did we mention how incredibly comfortable, supportive, and lighter-than-air they are?
This viral blanket is a gift for the whole crew! Unbelievably soft, stretchy, breathable, and fun, Big Blanket Co’s Original Stretch Blanket is the biggest out there at 10’x10′(!!!) and is perfect for movie night, forts, slumber parties, and major cuddling.
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Shopping for kids can be a struggle, especially when you’re trying to be creative and avoid the toy aisle for birthdays and other special occasions. But what if they could get something new and fun every month? That’s where a subscription box or service comes in. From celebrating women who’ve helped change our world to learning their way around the kitchen and exploring new worlds, scroll down to see our favorite subscription services for kids for any time of year.
Alltruists
Alltruists' subscription box isn't just an activity, it's a carefully curated program of at-home volunteer and giving projects. Using creativity and play, each eco-friendly box helps kids understand social and environmental topics and comes with conversation guides for parents, a donation experience, projects and empathy-building activities. Boxes include important topics like homelessness, clean water, bees and hunger.
We love this kit because it combines science with cooking! Each adventure kit is filled with a recipe, pre-measured dry ingredients and 2-3 STEAM-based projects that are all theme related. Uncover a new adventure and learning experience every time! In the Galaxy Donuts kit, you'll learn about the constellations and how to calculate the weight of planets.
Lovevery’s new Toddler Play Kits are an expansion of its highly praised subscription box service. Previously available for infants ages 0-12 months, Toddler Play Kits are designed for a child's second year of life. Expertly designed to foster brain development and help advance cognitive development, each Toddler Play Kit includes science-backed, sustainably produced play products and activities toddlers want and require for brain development, at exactly the right time. For parents, the Play Kits include need-to-know guidance in the form of The Play Guides—mini books that walk parents through the "how tos” of making the most of play time with their children, backed by all the research parents often don’t have the time to read. Unlike Baby Play Kits, which are shipped every other month, Toddler Play Kits ship every three months with fuller boxes.
Deliver some holiday cheer with a gift box from YearCheer! This fun subscription box offers holiday decorations and more that come right to your door. Targeted for kids ages 4-10, YearCheer's Halloween box came packed with fun like a haunted village to build and set up on your table, spider garland, spooky sounds noisemaker and more. There was even a ghost-shaped cookie cutter and instructions on how to create a boo box for your friends. Tying it all together was a favorite Halloween book, Room on the Broom. Available in single-month and longer subscriptions as well as non-recurring giftable options.
If your tween is obsessed with everything Claire's, this is the gift for them. Choose a one-time or monthly subscription and they'll get surprise glam delivered right to their door.
We Craft Box is an award-winning monthly kids craft kit for kids ages 3-9. With a themed story, 4-5 coordinating crafts, easy-to-follow photo directions, and all materials sent right to your door, the box can be shared between two children. You'll especially love the themed holiday boxes!
Get your three favorite Dr. Seuss™ & His Friends books for just $3, delivered right to your door. From The Cat in the Hat to P.D. Eastman's classic Are You My Mother? Dr. Seuss™ & His Friends offers sturdy, hardcover books they'll read again and again. Start out by building your welcome package of the first three books. After that, you'll get three books shipped to your door, each month. You’re in control: you can pause, skip, change shipping frequency or cancel anytime. You can even preview your three books online and add or replace books before they ship!
We love this subscription box for kids ages 5-9 and know you will too! You'll get a new science kit every month to learn about scientific topics like pressure, immiscible liquids, strength and jet propulsion. Download the AR app to get even more in-depth info on your project. Cancel your subscription at any time.
Want your kiddos to experience the ultimate joy of reading? The Just Right Reader subscription box combines entertainment and education in the perfect way. Kids will receive books specifically selected for them alongside items like superhero outfits, funny glasses, necklaces, laser reading pointers, reading finger buddies, stamps, stickers and more to get them amped up to read.
Little fashionistas will love Rowan's earring subscription box. Every month, littles will get a pair of nickel-free, hypoallergenic earrings designed in Brooklyn, NY with your choice of Gold Vermeil or Sterling Silver. In addition, every month your box comes with a thought-provoking mindfulness card to inspire conversation and a surprise accessory. You can also choose to upgrade your first box and snag a signature Rowan accessories bundle which includes an acrylic earring stand, satin travel pouch, journal, pen and a surprise extra pair of earrings while supplies last.
The brainchild of Bay Area Children's Theater Company, Play On! is an audio musical adventure kit for kids. There are two different boxes: Discover (0-5) and Adventure (5-10), and the boxes make it easier for BACT to share their award-winning programming with kids all over the U.S. during COVID and beyond. Every month, kids get everything they need to bring the magic of theater to their own homes; the most unique aspect is the audio elements that can be unlocked once the box arrives. Kids can use the materials to perform again and again. Opt for a single kit or a monthly subscription.
Cost: $40 for a single box, $120 for a year's subscription.
For the kiddos who love to lounge in the tub, this monthly subscription is a great gift idea. Each box contains goodies like waterproof books, bath bombs, activities, bath crayons and more. It's basically a bath party in a box!
What started as a family book club focused on literature about or from African countries has grown into a monthly book box that focuses on globally diverse books and learning materials for kids. Founder Bunmi Emenanjo says "Studies have shown that kids who are exposed to diverse cultures cultivate a global awareness that makes them more empathetic and compassionate. I firmly believe that such exposure leads them to not just accept cultures different from their own, but to celebrate them!"
There are four levels for different readers ranging from picture books to young adult novels. In addition to the books, subscribers will also get fact cards, a postcard, a culturally relevant souvenir and more. You can even purchase some of the previous month's boxes if they are available.
After she saw how travel (especially international) helps parents to empower their kids with cultural awareness, founder Dr. Zabina Bhasin—child psychiatrist and mom of two—came up with the idea for InKidZ. Focused on countries like Turkey, Guatemala or Australia, each box has been carefully curated by Bhasin and a few parent ambassadors (thing puzzles, jewelry, activity sheets, stickers, crayons and more), and each one strives to educate kids about various global cultures in a thought-provoking way. The “In the Know” cards are especially fun. Similar to trivia cards, they’re great for the car or family dinners. Topics range from how to speak in Turkish to knowing milestones made by iconic Black Americans.
Cost:Choose between bi-monthly ($49 for one kid, $59 for siblings) or annual ($270 for one kid, $300 for siblings, six boxes a year).
Founded by a Black CEO and father of six who sought to create nonfiction books covering topics that his kids were ready to discuss, A Kids Book About Box includes best-selling and popular titles like A Kids Book About Gratitude, A Kids Book About Racism, A Kids Book About Empathy, and A Kids Book About Belonging. Other books touch on subjects like bullying, creativity, disabilities, voting and more. Even better, A Kids Book About celebrates diverse authors who write stories influenced by their own experiences, which gives readers access to all kinds of voices.
Cost: Starting at $20/book, and monthly subscriptions start at $17
Baketivity boxes are sure to put a smile on your little baker's face! Each themed box comes with pre-measured ingredients, kid-friendly instructions, colorful lessons and games to play while your treats bake and a shopping list if you need to add anything extra. All the included ingredients are vacuum-packed fresh, and when you sign up for a subscription, your kiddo will get a Baketivity hat and apron! The newest kit is the limited-edition Positivity Cookie Kit Project, which aims to encourage conversations about diversity and equality, and there are tons of other baking kits, like whoopie pies, pull-apart cupcakes, muffins, cinnamon buns, cookies, cake pops and bagels. You can buy a one-time kit or subscribe to receive one on a monthly basis.
From the creative genius of Sago Mini comes the new Sago Mini Box subscription, a kit that creates hands-on experiences for kids ages 3-5. Every month, subscribers will receive a new box that encourages open-ended play and make and play activities that are easy to assemble. In addition to the box and three themed activities, kids will receive a letter from a Sago Mini character! Sago keeps sustainability at the forefront, with all paper materials constructed from recycled content or sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Certified).
Cost: $19 per month, or $15 per month when you subscribe annually
GIRLS CAN! CRATE is a new subscription box that celebrates the lives of women who've changed our world. From Bessie Coleman and Dr. Irene Uchida to Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Madam CJ Walker and Dorothea Lange, GIRLS CAN! CRATE celebrates the lives and stories of diverse women across race, profession and the world so that every girl who picks up a crate will see something of herself reflected in her GIRLS CAN! experience. Choose between two monthly offerings: the original GIRLS CAN! CRATE which includes a 20-page activity book, two or three STEAM activities, a collectible button, tote bag and tips for grown-ups related to the month's featured lady's trait; or the mini-mailer which is a smaller version of the original GIRLS CAN! CRATE. All aspects of the GIRLS CAN! experience, from start to finish, are curated by its all-female owned and operated company.
Cost: Crate subscriptions start at $35 per month. Mini-mailers start at $18.50 per month.
Little Global Citizens is a subscription box that looks to take children (ages 4-10) on a new adventure around the world every other month, focusing on the culture and the people of a new country. Each box brings to life a new country through carefully curated books, cultural activities in the form of games, puzzles and quizzes, interactive crafts, language and recipes for a themed dinner party night. The brand uses their Montessori Educator to curate each box. The founder of LGC, Akeelah Kuraishi, says that the ultimate mission of Little Global Citizen is to foster open-mindedness, compassion and global awareness.
Cost: $40 for a bi-monthly subscription; $50 if you want to add an additional set of craft and activity materials for a sibling.
Kids who love cooking and STEM learning will love this new subscription box from America’s Test Kitchen Kids. The Young Chefs’ Club box is jam-packed with kid-tested, kid-approved recipes, science experiments, creative items (think: DIY board games, tortilla warmers, special sprinkles) and more. Designed to inspire a new generation of empowered cooks, engaged eaters and curious experimenters, each box contains recipes that have been tested by over 5,000 kids in the US and received at least an 80% approval rating. Each month, kids will receive a box based on a theme, ranging from specific ingredients such as cheese or bread, to cooking techniques like cake decorating, to scientific subjects centered around texture or molecular gastronomy. The projects range from 15 minutes to a few hours, depending on the child's age and ability, and grocery lists are emailed before the boxes arrive. The Young Chefs Club is designed for kids ages 5 & up.
Good to know: Members get access to America’s Test Kitchen Kids' extensive digital library of recipes, experiments, videos, fun food trivia and more.
Cost: Starting at $20 per month for a 12-month subscription.
KiwiCo, a parent fave for STEM, STEAM, science and art subscription kits for kids, recently launched its Panda Crate line designed specifically for babies and toddlers. Made in partnership with researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital, KiwiCo ensures that all the products and information delivered in its crates are perfectly suited for a child’s developing brain. Plus, a portion of every Panda Crate purchase is donated toward child development research. Designed to grow with baby's development, the Panda Line crates are broken up into five separate age bands–delivering an age and stage-appropriate crate every other month as baby grows over two years. Each crate in the subscription line is billed and delivered every three months, and you can easily adjust the timing or cancel anytime.
Cost: Starts at $15.50 per month for two year’s worth of Panda Crates (12 shipments).
Based on the world-renowned 0-3 Montessori curriculum, Monti Kids provides the only at-home Montessori toy program for babies and toddlers ranging in age from birth to 36 months. The subscription-based program was founded with the mission of helping parents support their babies during the most critical years of development. With a Monti Kids subscription, Montessori toy curriculum is delivered every three months with exactly the right learning materials needed at each developmental stage. Each Monti Kids box also includes guides for parents which consist of short videos and articles on how to introduce and use the materials with their baby–also great for caregivers and grandparents! Choose from eight different levels.
Good to know: Before your toys arrive, you’ll have access to the Monti Kids Learning Center, packed with instructional videos, research and tips.
You know and love Raddish because it takes the guesswork and stress out of teaching kids to cook. It also provides a bonding, interactive and tasty adventure for families to share. Each month features a new exciting theme, from "Edible Experiments" to "Ticket to Japan." Kits include a set of three laminated and illustrated recipe cards with easy-to-follow instructions and tips to develop safe and smart kitchen techniques. Kids also receive a kitchen tool, craft, experiment or foodie game, monthly collectibles in the form of Table Talk conversation starter cards and a colorful apron patch. And now, your preschooler can get in on the action, with the Cook + Play Kit. Kids can mix, mash and stir as they whip up 123 Blueberry Muffins, ABC Chips and Guac and Rainbow Pasta Salad while learning the alphabet, counting, colors, measuring and even setting the table.
Good to know: Raddish includes a digital and printed grocery checklist, but does not include the actual food. Raddish also has an expansive library of free content from bonus recipes to activities and playlists and offers dietary modifications for all recipes.
Izzy & Liv Brown Sugar Box for Little Girls & Tween Girls
Lifestyle brand Izzy & Liv recently launched a version of their Brown Sugar Box for kids and teens. Both the Kids Box (for ages 4-8) and Tweens Box (for ages 9-14) are similar to the adult boxes where even though the items will be a mystery until opened, everything included will equal a retail value of at least $100. The boxes are designed with African American girls in mind, with culturally inspired items featured in every box. You'll get at least one Izzy & Liv shirt and other sweet things made with the brown sugar girl in mind. Little girls might get school supplies, hair accessories and books, while tweens can expect to get beauty products, lunch totes and even pillow covers.
Cost: If you sign up now, you'll lock in a special $45 (plus shipping) quarterly rate. It'll go to $55 (plus shipping) soon.
Mail Order Mysteries are a tech-free creative experience that unfolds through a series of six weekly installments. The letters are personalized to kids from the characters in the stories. There are spies, pirates, knights, librarians, detectives, dragons and trolls, and when these characters ask for help with a top-secret mission, the kids become key characters themselves. One of their latest mysterious launches is the Case of the Missing Bigfoot, perfect for ages 9 & up, and is a classic whodunit set in an old mansion before a big dinner is about to begin. The lights go out, and when they come back on, the safe is open and empty. Uh oh. This box comes with everything to help solve the crime, including crime scene photos, suspect cards, notebooks, suspect board, interview transcripts and more.
Cost: $87 for a six-week subscription containing five letter mail envelopes and a final package.
Style knows no age, so why not encourage their love of fashion with Stitch Fix’s personal styling service for kids? Stitch Fix has recently been reinventing the shopping experience for adults as well as expanding. They now offer sizes 2T-14 for kids! Parents can easily manage their kids' profile, and they can work together to create a style profile and set up their delivery. Each Stitch Fix Kid box contains 8-12 pieces of clothing, shoes or accessories, which range in price from $10-$35. A stylist handpicks items based on the style profile. The best part? There’s no pressure to keep anything, and no subscription is required. Simply order Fixes when you like or schedule automatic deliveries. Easy-peasy!
Cost: $20 styling fee that is later applied toward anything purchased.
Kids have busy lives these days between school, sports, play dates and activities, but one important lesson they all need to learn is that kindness is key. KyndKits are a way to pair volunteering with the convenience of home delivery. KyndKits is a subscription box filled with new, customizable volunteer activities and acts of kindness delivered to your child’s door each month. These opportunities can range from making cards for Veterans to building care kits for the homeless. The projects support a variety of causes and include everything needed for a meaningful volunteer experience. KyndKit subscriptions are handled online, making sign up and subscription management easy. Packages range from single, one-person kits to large-group kits.
Cost: $19 for one project per month. Up to four KyndKits projects can be ordered per month.
So many toys, so little time. Imagine being able to borrow and return new toys, just like books at the library. Well, that’s what mom Christie Jacobs thought when she’d had enough with her kids playing on the iPads too much. With limited space, she didn’t want to keep buying new toys. Instead, she created ToyLibrary, a service that provides unlimited access to over 500 educational toys. "ToyLibrary lets you borrow and play with the newest toys, curated and selected by child development experts so parents always get the best toy for their child,” Jacobs said. "Parents enjoy an uncluttered house, great value and the convenience of free shipping straight to their door." Kids can play with the toys for a month, three months or 12 months, and then just return them in the pre-paid mailer.
Cost: $30 a month for two toys; $20 a month for six toys for three months; $12.50 a month for 24 toys for 12 months.
Little Feminist book club, which aims to teach kids about gender equality diversity and empathy, now has three age ranges (0-3, 3-7 and 7-9) for their popular book subscription service. Every month, one or two books are carefully hand-selected by a team of educators, librarians and parents, who then create discussion questions and a DIY activity to accompany them.
There’s nothing like back-to-school shopping to get everyone excited about fall and getting back to class. This is what you’ll find at local NYC boutiques for back-to-school gear, clothes and more, for kids just starting school or those too cool for it. (i.e, your seven-year-old, etc.) Read on to send your kid to school in style!
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An “everything but the kitchen sink” independent shop, Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store has many great backpacks at various price points (including State Bags, shown here, that have a compelling “Give Back” model). Plus, lunch boxes such as Yumboxes that make it really easy to pack lunch thanks to little compartments, as well as lots of Stainless Steel options too. To pack along with lunch, Blue Ribbon sells lunch box notes and to write thoughtful and fun messages for your kid. They also have several teaching games and tools, such as multiplication flashcards, sight word cards, games for learning about money, math, reading, and maps too!
This year, CAMP has so many fun and unique products that would make any kid excited to hit the books again. With four shops between Manhattan and Brooklyn, it’s your one-stop back-to-school shop for play, media and merchandise that’s enriching and, of course, fun. Popular items include Ooly Left-Right Ergonomic Crayons, colorful EPIC everyday backpacks, corkboards, unicorn erasers, and CAMP's own signature duffle bag.
Popular items for kids returning to school this year at Smoochie Baby include CarlijnQ Backpacks—an all-organic brand from the Netherlands—Old Soles Champsters high-tops, the Rowdy Sprout Frank Zappa tee, My Little Cozmo Dakota Sherpa Jacket and Fairwell sweats.
110 Berry St. Williamsburg 718-384-3340 Online: smoochiebaby.com
Your local independent bookstore is also often a great place for distinctive writing materials. Book Culture, which has four locations sells pencils, pens and groovy notebooks, as well as stylish ways to tote them around, like pencil cases, backpacks and more.
26-09 Jackson Ave. Long Island City 718-440-3120 Online: bookculture.com
536 W. 112th St. Morningside Heights 2915 Broadway Morningside Heights
Not many second-hand kids' clothes shops remain, but Jane's Exchange, the largest and oldest children's and maternity Store in NYC, recently opened its second storefront in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Fashion-wise, new this season are fall corduroy pants, overalls, and overall pinafores. High-quality basics from Mini Boden, Hanna Andersen, Primary, Milo, Rock Your Kid are all the rage in shades of softer greys, browns, muted colors and animal prints. Plus, sneakers from Jordans to Vans are attracting kids of all ages.
Another option for scoring some gently-used (or even new!) kids' clothes is the new online kid's consignment shop Consignment4kids.com. The virtual secondhand shop was Started by an NYC mom (and Tinybeans contributor!) who wanted to give hardly-worn pieces another chance to shine, while also providing fellow parents some bargains, and the possibility of earning a few bucks. Consignment4kids.com is stocked with clothes and accessories for boys and girls from infant to age eight. Brands you'll find in the store include Jacadi, Pink Chicken and Polo Ralph Lauren, and items are priced to move! Pickup and dropoff can be arranged for a small fee, or you can mail in items. If your merch doesn't sell after 90 days Consignment4kids will donate the items for you to organizations like Room to Grow and Goodwill.
Recently featured in Humans of New York, Grandma’s Place is your one-stop-shop for toys, games, and books—it’s a real neighborhood gem in Harlem. Many books and toys they sell have an ethnic focus, such as the books Tea Cakes for Tosh, Sulwe, Curls, and the coloring book Princess Planet. Outdoor, musical, and Melissa & Doug toys are also available.
Parachute Brooklyn offers gently used modern and vintage clothing for kids ages 0-10. The boutique also carries a selection of new accessories as well as small-batch, one-of-a-kind pieces from local designers with a focus on upcycled materials. Big hits this fall include Parkland backpacks, socks from Happy Socks and Little Stocking Co., hair accessories from Chunks and Wunderkin Co., Umbrellas from Hipster Kid, and quilted jackets from SAJ. The shop’s selection of second-hand jackets and sweaters are among the top sellers this season.
It’s fashion-forward in this downtown NYC shop. Babesta’s newest collection of Rowdy Sprout T-shirts are in, and they're essential for making a style statement this fall. Tagless and made in LA, there's a Rowdy Sprout t-shirt for every music fan, big and little.
56 Warren St. Tribeca 646-290-5508 Online: babesta.com
A DUMBO destination for families with kids for, Two Kids and a Dog sells a mix of baby, kid and tween goods. Here’s where you’ll find a ton of toys, kids' clothing, shoes, scooters, birthday gifts and more—i.e., a well-curated inventory of a little bit of everything. Pick up your child’s high-quality essentials here, such as colorful water bottles from Eco vessel and Swell, backpacks from Herschel and Parkland, and lunch boxes from Yumbox and Omielife.
This one-of-a-kind gift shop carries everything from New York-themed mugs and baby gear, to swirly pastel chalk and Grow-Your-Own-Unicorn toy eggs. Staffers say all things organizing are hot for back-to-school, such as the Julie Mollo clutches shown here, whimsical “To-do” pads, feelings trackers, and general self-care goods.
617 Flatbush Ave. (between Fenimore Street and Rutland Road) Prospect Lefferts Gardens 718-928-7484 Online: awesomebrooklyn.com
School is in and you need to keep your kids looking their best for class. That means regular cuts at a salon that knows how to make them feel comfortable in the barbers chair. Here’s the good news: Portland is packed with salons that are perfect for your young learners. These spots have experienced hairdressers and barbers who know how to make your child’s cut so fun that they’ll look forward to their next one. Read on to check out our top choices for the bets kid-friendly hair salons in Portland.
Evelyn Cirignotta
Sit Still Kid's Salon The Sit Still experience is more than just a haircut in a custom-made race car (although they've got those, and they’re pretty rad). From playlists to paint colors, to cold-brew and wine (for mom and dad) the family-experience details are carefully curated in an effort to create the best experience possible. This Portland hair salon goes all out to bring families the best. We're talking everything from top-of-the-line hair products to the coolest toys, t-shirts and gifts, to the most spirited and attentive staff—walking into a Sit Still is an experience you and your kids will remember.
Pigtails and Crewcuts Pigtails & Crewcuts specializes in cute-ification. Here you’ll find smiling staff that work specifically with kids! It’s a stress-free and clean environment that will keep your kids engaged. If you are coming in for your child’s first haircut they offer a special package just for you! Kids receive a souvenir card with their name, the date of the haircut, a lock of hair, and a photo to take home. The littles may enjoy picking a vehicle shaped chair while the older ones may prefer a professional style salon chair. They also have a wide selection of books, videos, toys, and a special wooden table to keep the kids entertained. If you’re also shopping for birthday party gifts they offer a variety of treasures such as bubble baths, nail polish, toys, and hair accessories. It's a colorful and fun experience for everyone.
Lil’ Snippers This delightful salon was started by a mom of young children. Come in and be greeted with a waiting area filled with playhouses, books, coloring books and crayons, a pretend kitchen with food & cooking supplies, and so much more! Lil’ Snippers Hair Care 4 Kids is located in Vancouver and is filled with knowledgeable professional staff that love working with kids. They have services like fairy dust sparkles, wash out color spray, stickers, and creative hair styling. Styling stations are equipped with hot wheel cars that have working buttons and horns. They have also partnered with Locks of Love a non-profit organization, and happily offer haircuts free of charge to anyone who is willing and able to donate at least 10 inches of hair!
3000 SE 164th Ave ste. 103 Vancouver, Wa 360-953-8524 Online: lilsnippers.com
Kid's Castle Cuts Once you enter this castle you can expect to encounter toy chests, trains, trucks, dolls, games, and highly qualified staff who are experienced working with kids. They cater to first time haircuts and love working with kids who have special needs. Kid can pick from car, jeep, or jet haircutting chairs and have the option to watch a video, if mom says it’s okay! They are reasonably priced and offer an engaging and interactive environment for everyone.
Bishops Bishops is one of Portland's most inclusive hair salons and loves having kids at their shops. They pride themselves on being a welcoming space for everyone of all ages and genders. With locations all over the Portland Metro you won’t need to travel far for this fresh cut. Every shop has kid’s capes and a variety of toys and coloring books available. They don’t have separate pricing for kids but the menu is a-la-carte so you can pick and choose what each child wants. Parents & kids together can build a unique hair adventure. Older kids and teenagers may even enjoy trying some new colors in their hair, obviously with signed parental consent.
Propaganda Salon If you are looking for a great spot for your tween or teen check out Propaganda Salon. Scott, the owner has spent his entire career as a hair stylist. He has an eye for detail, a creative mind, and a patient soul. If he’s not available try one of their many talented stylists. The studio is clean, bright, and simple making it a peaceful experience for your teen.
If your kids watch YouTube then they probably know the Kids Diana Show. Pocket.watch announced the launch of a new consumer product line for kids based on the popular YouTube channel. “Love, Diana – The Princess of Play,” line will be available Oct. 5, 2020, with Walmart as the exclusive retail partner.
This new line features dolls, doll accessories, and styling heads; plush toys; hair accessories, and jewelry; collectibles; bath and beauty; furniture and playsets and more.
“Amid social distancing, playtime looks different as families navigate a new normal,” said Stone Newman, pocket.watch CRO. “However, pretend play remains an essential part of children’s growth, and it’s inspiring to see millions of kids and families around the world have found a playmate in Diana. We’re proud to introduce consumer products that encourage imagination and capture the inherent creativity in kids. We are thrilled to be partnering again with Walmart and that they are supporting Love, Diana as our exclusive launch partner.”
The Kids Diana Show was last month’s No. 2 most-viewed YouTube channel based in the U.S. with over 3.4 billion monthly views. Boasting 14 channels with family-friendly content translated in nine languages, Diana uses her global influence to embrace the power of play for good, imagining a new world for a new generation of girls. She believes, “If you want to be something, you have to pretend to be her first!” Collectively her 14 channels generated over 5 billion views in August.
Targeted to ages 3+, the Love, Diana lifestyle product line will encompass the core characteristics of playfulness, creativity, empowerment, and friendship that Diana’s audience knows and loves. It will foster imagination and pretend play at a time in the world when kids are challenged to entertain themselves both on- and off-screen:
Love, Diana 13” poseable Mashup Dolls by Headstart – Love, Diana Mashup Dolls encourage kids to embrace all of their colorful aspirations. The Princess of Play’s introductory doll collection inspires girls to be whoever they want to be. Each doll comes with two themes for unique and distinct looks. Girls can “mashup” outfits across the whole collection for hours of pretend play and fun:
Superhero x Princess ($19.99) – Who says you can’t be a Princess and a Superhero? Features a superhero cape that transforms into Diana’s signature pink dress and tiara.
Party x Mermaid ($19.99) – From swimming in the sea, to throwing on her favorite party dress, there’s a world to explore when Diana is your playmate!
Astronaut x Hairdresser ($19.99) – Diana believes a girl doesn’t have to be just one thing – switch between exploring space and creating hairstyles, the possibilities are limitless!
Six-Inch Love, Diana Dolls ($9.99) by Headstart – Diana is the Princess of Play, and she loves to dress up. There are 6 great themes in the introductory collection. Their interchangeable outfits and accessories mean that girls can make their own mash-up fashions, just like Diana! Collect them all – Princess, Ballerina, Superhero, Doctor, Hairdresser, and Birthday Party.
Role-Play Outfits ($24.99) by Jerry Leigh – Inspired by the Princess of Play’s actual wardrobe in her videos, little girls everywhere can have Diana’s “look” in these life-size role-play kits. Perfect for playtime, partytime and even Halloween, girls can let their imaginations go anywhere. Every set includes a life-size outfit and themed accessories to complete the look.
Signature Princess Dress-Up Outfit – Diana’s iconic ‘Princess of Play’ outfit, regularly featured on her hit YouTube channel.
Ballerina Popstar Dress-Up Outfit – A mashup of a dancing diva and a singing superstar, this outfit showcases the versatility of your creative dreamer.
Mystery Shopper ($39.99) by Headstart – The ultimate surprise toy for every little girl and fan of Diana, this shopper is going to lead to hours of exciting play. Open up Diana’s life-sized shopping bag to reveal the exclusive 13” Love, Diana Shopper doll. Watch the Mystery Shopper magically transform into a playset that includes a styling chair, salon mirror, and extra outfits – over 15 surprises inside. Use the Shopper for easy storage after hours of play. As a special gift from Diana for her fans, the handle doubles as a love friendship bracelet for your child to wear.
Style Me Diana Styling Head ($29.99) by Headstart – Now little girls can style Diana’s hair into their favorite look with the life-size Diana styling head. This styling head is full of surprises. Open up the storage compartments to reveal hair accessories for girls as well as the doll head. Accessories include a comb, barrettes, scrunchies and much more. Want a different look? The colorful play hair straightener includes hair chalk that can be used for color change on either the styling head or your head, too. The color change rinses out easily with water.
Cupcake Cart with Exclusive 6” Baker Diana doll ($19.99) by Headstart – Put your chef’s hat on with Diana! Push a cupcake cart and display your cupcake creations. The cart comes with a molding compound so Baker Diana can serve up colorful pretend cupcakes.
13” Popstar Diana Doll with my-size electronic Musical Microphone ($29.99) by Headstart – Diana is all about the glam, fam! The doll comes with an electronic microphone for you, press any of the 3 buttons to hear Diana sing her latest hit and you can sing along too. Microphone plays the official Love, Diana theme song Play It, Be It.
Light Up Fairy Doll ($34.99) by Headstart – Light Up Fairy Diana is so magical! Her wings really flutter when you press the bow on her back. Her heart icon lights up and her hair magically illuminates.
Diana and Honey ($39.99) by Headstart – Join Diana and Honey for a ride! When doll Diana sits in the saddle, Honey’s mane and tail light up!
Love, Diana Princess of Play’s My-Size Real-Life Vanity ($99.99) by KidKraft – Turn your bedroom into Diana’s bedroom with the same vanity that you see in her videos. Utilizing Diana’s iconic heart shape, the adorable heart mirror-vanity includes 24 Love, Diana clings to decorate and customize your space. Cloud shelves store and display your favorite accessories, with a fold-down drawer with “secret message” Love, Diana icon.
“We’re thrilled to partner with pocket.watch to bring the beloved star Diana to homes everywhere through dolls, pretend play dress-up, and more, during a time when play is more important than ever before,” said Steve Ronchetto, Vice President of Toys at Walmart.
In conjunction with pocket.watch’s online and in-store launch of Love, Diana at Walmart, the company kicked off Love, Diana Adventures, a live-action and animated hybrid series that debuted Sept. 5 on YouTube with over 10 million views in just four days on the first episode. The eight prequel episodes, first six episodes, and accompanying theme-song music video have generated an astounding 200 million views to date. The series will also be debuting across pocket.watch’s OTT Network which includes Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, PlutoTV, Samsung TV Plus, Sling and direct-to-consumer apps on iOS, Android, Fire TV and Apple TV in October.
Pocket.watch is also extending the Love, Diana brand into mobile gaming. The Love, Diana mobile game will feature a collection of fun minigames bursting with personality, vibrant colors, and imagination that will allow kids to design their very own “Princess of Play” experience. It will be available on iOS and Android devices later in 2020.
