This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We city mamas know that getting around the city with a baby is a wee bit different than hopping in …
I have to say that one of my proud parent moments is realizing my girls aren't afraid of bugs or worms or things they see in the garden . Of course I can't take credit for it at all (thanks, grandparents!) but nonetheless, I love encoura…
My first reaction to the wicked hot summer heat was to turn off the oven in favor of these no-bake desserts. Now, midway through the season, I'm turning away from my stove all together and opting instead for some of the very best, simply…
And here I get all excited when my six-year-old puts together a LEGO Lord of the Rings set and only asks for my help twice. Recently opened, artist Nathan Sawaya's solo show Art of the Brick features unbelievable creations all created ou…
We can pick our friends, our noses, but not our families. But thanks to this kit? We can pick exactly what the fam looks like and what they're wearing. Including ninja relatives. Here's what I love so much about this DIY Fair Trade Woode…
This post in our Father's Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care . We all know that the gift of time can be the best Father's Day gift of all--along with a handmade card, of course. If you're looking for some family fun id…
When the weather turns warm, I am on the hunt for fun new ways to get the kids outside--and off their various electronic devices. My latest find may be low-tech, but it's so high on fun, we're all waiting in line for our turn to play. Sl…
I like to think of myself as a closet crafter, someone who secretly loves DIY projects but can never find the time to do them. Well, now that my kids are almost out of school for the summer, I'm determined to roll up my sleeves with them…
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap , on our tips for celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The official start of summer is just around the corner and that means time for pl…
When I first discovered Baby Buggy, the remarkable organization that helps new mothers most in need, I was instantly captivated. As a new mom myself, I wanted to know what I could do to help . And now, several years later, I'm so excited…
We've been having what feels like a particularly cold and wet spring in my neck of the woods. Which means we've been spending a lot of afternoons rushing home from school in the rain and then pulling our hair coming up with fun new indoo…
We're all familiar with sugar-happy birthday parties and itchy-sad Chicken Pox parties. But we're excited about the possibility of hosting a Healthy Child Party that makes the moms, the kids, and the doctors happy. If you're not yet fami…
Our family trip to Washington, DC was filled with amazing historical stories, visits to interesting museums...and lots and lots of walking. But we did find a better, zippier way to to see all the major monuments. Take it from our tired f…
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal is on a tear with her awesome children's books, and her latest is no exception. I Scream, Ice Cream: A Book of Wordles is so much fun if you've got kids, like mine, obsessed with wordplay and homophones. (Not …
Both of my kids are craft junkies. Like, major craft crazies. They could create arts and crafts all day, every day. I'm constantly rummaging through drawers and closets, trying to figure out what I could I use to create a "handmade" craf…
Trick-or-treating is still hours away and my kids are already talking nonstop about Halloween candy. So to help maintain a bit of my own sanity today, I've rounded up a few ways to keep my kids busy and entertained until the evening roll…
What's faster than a speeding Mario with a star, stronger than a Wookie with a grudge, and able to build a lava-lamp egg timer in her kitchen? It's Geek Mom, and she's here to entertain, educate, and spread the fun of geekery to families…
Board games have a lot to compete with these days. Ever tried to get your older kid to put down Angry Birds in favor of Monopoly? That's why I'm thrilled to find this interactive (albeit battery-free) board game that's not boring in the …
It's no secret that we're big fans of Kiwi Crate here at CMP. We love the concept: a subscription service for kids that sends out monthly boxes filled with superfun, educational activities. But now, we can also benefit from the creative …
I have active kids. No amount of running, skipping, biking, swimming, gymnastics, dancing or soccer ever seems to tire them out. But each year the cooler months make it a challenge for all of us to stay as active as we'd like. Organized …
The cooler weather is setting in, so I'm already on the hunt for inside activities that will save my hide come winter. I admit I'm pretty picky about what crafty goodness makes the grade at our house, so when I heard about green 3D puzzl…
I know it's just a matter of time. Soon, my kids will be bringing home school craft projects made with fading leaves, twigs and pinecones. But I refuse to abandon the bright, bold colors I love just because we've officially hit fall. Tha…
I'm smitten with kittens--of the fox and rabbit variety. And piglets, too. If you like open-ended, simple, beautiful activity books that leave plenty of room for imagination and fun, then you'll want to buy all three. That's a total of 9…
I love finding the best activities and spots to check out in my city. When a site does all of the legwork and offers me a list of proposed activities to check out each week, what's not to love? That's why I'm digging the new site The Fam…