Total Star Wars score! I just discovered these awesome printable Star Wars Force Awakens coloring pages from Etsy's DJ Penscript and I know my kids will be clamoring to get their markers on them, stat. This is no rudimentary clip art; Ne…
Okay, so the world is obsessed with Star Wars right now in light of the premier of The Force Awakens . And hey, we count ourselves among you all. Now we can't exactly say we've covered Star Wars "since before it was cool" because 1.) no …
It's beginning to look like it's time to start wrapping the gifts, so we're coming to the rescue with 20 of the cutest, coolest, and most beautifully designed printable gift tags and gift wrap for the holidays, from all over the internet…
Though there are sure to be many awesome high-tech toys out there this holiday season , our latest obsession is the adorably low-tech wooden peg dolls by Wooly Llama on Etsy. I mean, what could be better than hearing your kids playing th…
Since Star Wars is back this year in full force (ha, get it?) we bet a whole lot of you will be thrilled to see your families done up as your favorite characters in these custom Star Wars family portraits. ( Update : The shop is sadly no…
If your kids are begging to be a Star Wars character this Halloween--or if you are just dying to turn your baby into Yoda for their first trick-or-treating--we've rounded up an entire galaxy of DIY Star Wars costumes that cover a variety…
We imagine a whole lot of parents out there are starting to plan some amazing Star Wars birthday parties and are going to be looking for some creative, cool ideas. After all, in just a few months, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens will be…
Star Wars fans everywhere (and pretty much the rest of us) know that today is #ForceFriday --the day a whole bunch of new Star Wars gifts and toys goes on sale to help build excitement for the December release of Episode VII The Force Aw…
While kids may not be able to bring that 647 piece LEGO x to school, it's not to say they can't bring bricks along in the form of a cool LEGO backpack or bag. There are quite a few neat ones to choose from this year for back to school --…
We've already shared our picks for this year's coolest preschool backpacks in our Back to School Guide, but now we've got you covered for backpacks for big kids too. Older kids, tweens and teens , as you probably know, have slightly more…
I heard rumors about the CoverGirl Star Wars MakeUp line a couple of months ago, and now, it's a reality. Yep, coming this Fall, you'll be able to snatch up the CoverGirl Star Wars: The Force Awaken s inspired line at your local drugstor…
With four kids running around my house, that's a whole lot of teeth to keep up with, and as much as I'd like to say my kids are always excited and enthusiastic about brushing their teeth on their own for those seemingly endless two minut…
Looking for your Easter eggs to have a little more personality this year? We've got lots of amazingly creative ideas for pop culture Easter eggs that give a nod to those characters and creatures we all know and love, like our favorite su…
When you combine cross-stitch, geekery, and the alphabet, you get crafty projects cute enough to hang on Dolores Umbridge's wall, right next to all those kitten plates. We L-O-V-E these patterns from Amazing Cross Stitch on Etsy, which h…
The future is now, and geeky babies don't have to put up with spit-up on their Bazinga! onesies. Whether you (and your Padawan) are into Star Wars, Star Trek, video games, ninjas, cassette tapes, or mustaches, this adorable Etsy shop has…
For Star Wars fans, every day is May the Fourth (Be With You). That's why I have a LEGO Boba Fett riding shotgun in my cup holder. Heh. But if you like your Star Wars with high fashion and limited-edition bling, you're going to dig the j…
We love Star Wars posters and the fact that its imagery, icons and lines never get old. The evidence being that there are still so many great artists finding inspiration from the series and creating terrific Star Wars inspired artwork of…
Don't be a Vader hater--these rad Star Wars Darth Vader shoes for kids rule the galaxy with benevolent coolness. Plus they're well-made and will actually last until your kid grows out of them. The Vader Slip-On Shoes from Stride Rite hav…
Of course we love Westley, even in tiny yarn form. But it doesn't stop with the crew from The Princess Bride. Whatever your favorite iconic movie is, chances are, the adorable Wee Little Stitches shop on Etsy has a DIY cross-stitch patte…
DIY snowflake patterns have such a place in my heart. When my grandfather would come visit from New Mexico when I was a kid, the first thing he'd do after he pulled his big RV into the driveway was grab a gin and tonic and some copy pape…
It's no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we've rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we've got an ABC poster you'll love. 1. The C…
We like learning with Star Wars, provided it's not while doing a handstand in the swamps of Dagobah. Luckily, these gorgeous Star Wars alphabet posters teach the ABCs and there's even a counting poster to teach numbers 1–10 without a sin…
What are the best gifts for an 8-year-old boy? I'm looking for a big gift, in the $50-$100 range. — CMP reader, via Twitter Oh, you mean the kind of gift that makes a child pause while unwrapping, shout out with glee, and rush over to gi…
Here are 5 of our most popular tech picks from this week, just in case you missed them. 1. Here's how to make sure your personal profile doesn't show up on a Google ad. 2. Even if you're not a Star Wars fan, you've got to see these amazi…