If you--like me--have a little one who has become so devoted to all things "super" that you have to call breakfast "super-Cheerios" and explain that bedtime is the only way to recharge super-batteries, then I guarantee this is a truly su…
Expensive plastic figurines? A Jedi craves not these things. Grab your lightsaber-shaped crochet hook and get busy creating your own galaxy of bite-sized Jedi, Rebels, Empire, and, well, giant squid guys. Trust us-- it's not a trap. You …
Fans of Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Sakakawea (otherwise known as Sacagawea), and Eleanor Roosevelt, rejoice! We found some really cool shirts that celebrate the resilience, imagination, and bravery of these strong American women. Th…
'Tis the season for cute red dresses for girls! We found the most festive and fun of the bunch, so you know they'll be perfect for everything from the annual family holiday photo to Christmas dinner at the grandparents'. Hey, a kid in a …
We're not saying you need to leggo your LEGO (like your kids would ever let that happen). We're huge LEGO fans ! But this holiday season, we just want you to know about some really cool alternative building systems out there that'll get …
I give up. My daughters like the idea of makeup as part of their dress-up routine. Uncle! Still, I insist on two things: it's not for wearing to school, and it needs to be kid-friendly makeup, as in all-natural, with no harmful stuff. So…
What happens when you combine some of our favorite, super soft kid pajamas and our favorite geeky movie franchise ? Let's just say the Force is strong with these jimjams. Clearly I'm excited to learn that one of our favorite play clothes…
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: three sneaky ninjas. Also: ten caped crusaders, nine Star Wars figures, two vampires, and a well-muscled werewolf in a fir tree. The husband and wife team of Itty Bitty Wood Shoppe …
If you are shopping for a vehicle-obsessed child who can't wait to get more Things That Go, you're in luck. This holiday, some of our favorite small companies are offering such cool, eco-friendly toys that fly, choo-choo, and zip--with a…
I love flash toy sales before the holidays. If you're on the ball, you can score really top-quality brands at a portion of their regular prices. (You already know that, if you've been following us through the Cyber Monday madness this we…
Silent night? Yeah, only if your holiday toy choices don't include batteries, drum sticks, or bells. We've found a beautiful selection of handmade, heirloom quality toys that can help your child create a peaceful, quiet winter wonderland…
Ready or not, mamas, the holiday season is on us. Here's a good way to get a jump on Christmas morning : an adorably customized book with your kid as a main character--and a major part of the plotline. 'Twas the Mouse who Saved Christmas…
Looking for holiday styles with true vintage pop? If you're shopping for a one-of-a-kind kid-seeking style that transcends the stuff on the rack--you're going to squeal over this gorgeous line of reworked retro treasures. Homespun Vintag…
I admit I swooned just a little when I saw this beautiful play food toy at longtime CMP favorite, Cattiwampus. Then I saw that they were on sale, too, with an extra discount for Black Friday --and a little extra discount just for our rea…
We are really into shoes around these parts. It's a great way for kids to express themselves, both at school and around town (or the skatepark, because somehow we always end up there). Up until now, mine have been borrowing my Sharpie to…
Search our archives and past gift guides for the publisher Chronicle Books , and it's pretty obvious we've been big fans of many of their printed products, from the helpful Chore Board chore chart, to the sweetest tooth fairy keepsake bo…
I remember once dressing my daughter like a mini-fashionista--just for a trip to the grocery store. Yeah, I was that mom. But hey, you have far better excuses for a fabulous baby girl outfit right now, like say 6 weeks worth of holiday v…
This is the time of year that my kids become obsessed with games, puzzles and any activity that can keep their attention without them having to be outside in our freezing cold weather. Usually for Christmas I stock up on a little new inv…
My kids absolutely love to play store. They'll gather up whatever small toys they want to sell, set them out, and then yell at me until I agree to buy something. (They need to work on their customer service a little.) I imagine my favori…
Chances are, if there is a new LEGO anything , my kiddos have heard about it. But buying a new LEGO set every time they want one (read: always ) can get expensive. So how do you inspire your kids to keep building with the pieces that the…
I'm finding it hard to believe that I'm already thinking holiday clothes for the kids , but...yep. Already thinking holiday clothes for the kids. And since my children pretty much live in Tea Collection, it's always one of the first plac…
Okay, I'll admit it: I'm probably the least cool parent there is when it comes to music. I did have a brief David Bowie-loving phase, but other than that hip hiccup, my tastes tend more towards maudlin musical theater and 1970s story son…
Here's a sweet phone for your little one that doesn't require a contract, an upgrade, or even a fancy power cord. And it even rings! You know, like phones used to do? The ring ring! phone available from our pals at ROMP is the apex of he…
Some partnerships make beautiful music together, but this one makes fantastically creative artwork . If you order from Threadless soon, you might find a very special surprise packed in with your artist-designed t-shirts. Our pals at Thre…