When my kids have had about all the video game time I can take, I need perfect playthings on hand to spark their imaginations--preferably outside and totally away from screens. The custom superhero capes from Super Kid Capes on Etsy are …
When I walked down my son's school hallway this week I couldn't help but giggle when I saw four identical backpacks hanging from the hooks outside his classroom. (Take note: purple leopard print is a big hit with third graders right now.…
This week I took a much welcome break from the heat and humidity with my kids to try my hand at the easy DIY superhero capes that Jenn featured on our site last week. So as part of our fun collaboration with Martha Stewart and their Savo…
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's my little man saving the city of Gotham by stomping out criminals one at a time. I don't know a single kid who doesn't want to dress up like a superhero. My own son is only 21 months and he loves run…
Father's Day is a red letter day, and now maybe even a Green Hornet day. If you need a beautiful, geek chic gift for the Superman in your life--or just the dad who really really loves comic books--this framed Custom Superhero Letter is h…
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a really lovely watercolor of your favorite superhero, and it's ready to frame! As much as we love covering cool artwork for kids, we're excited to have found a collection of sophisticated superhero art th…
Superheroes are big right now, but let's not forget the Power Rangers, who have kicked their way through 20 television seasons of 17 themed series, not to mention two movies, and all in body-tight Spandex. If you're worried about Rita Re…
We were so excited when we discovered Lottie , a doll who skips the stilettos and miniskirts (and curves) for clothes that look like what an actual kid would wear. Lottie comes with lots of skin and hair colors and has oodles of outfits …
I'm the first to freak out over great superhero shirts for my kids (and myself), but there's something to be said for actual heroes from history. Sure, Thor has a rad hammer, but Abraham Lincoln did real good in the world. So we're diggi…
Whether you've got boys or girls, there are so many great superhero party ideas out there, especially considering it's one of those party themes that remains popular every year. The great news is, you don't need to spend a fortune to thr…
Look! It’s not a bird or a plane, but two super new books for our young superheroes-in-training. Because not even the most energetic superheroes can spend all their time leaping tall (LEGO) buildings or running faster than a speeding (Ne…
We discovered the awesome pop culture baby tees and onesies from Austin artist Kayo Master over a year ago, and loved them so much (zomg, that Princess Leia onesie?) that we featured them in our Baby Shower Gift Guide . Since then she's …
Everyday dads are heros, from giving superman flights in the hallways to chasing away the monsters in the closet. So this Father's Day, why not let Dad know how their biggest fans really feel with these awesome Father's Day tees. The ado…
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don't feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores--there are so many cool superhero printables and decor …
I had such a great time discovering so many cool new picks at the NY International Gift Fair this weekend. But what was maybe more interesting, was letting my 7 year-old daughter tag along so I could see her own favorites from the show t…