Let’s just acknowledge it: Abercrombie is not the same store you remember. The loud logos are gone, the lighting is no longer a nightclub situation, and somehow it’s become a genuinely great place for polished, modern wardrobe staples. Y…
The thrill of the find. You know that feeling? Do you love it too? I'm not talking about the picked-over sale rack at the mall. Not the “inspired by” version that almost looks designer. I’m talking about the real thing—luxury brands, inv…
If you love the classic, easy-going vibe of Gap but also love keeping your budget under control (hi, it’s me), Gap Factory is basically your happy place. It’s everything we want: the same comfy, reliable, “I can actually live my life in …
Gap just gets everyday life. The jeans fit real bodies , the sweaters are cozy without being frumpy, and the basics are actually good enough to wear outside the house — not just for school drop-off (though they shine there too). Their st…
One of my favorite things about taking my son to swim lessons is seeing all the fun swim googles for kids that have become so popular over the last few years. Eyelashes goggles! Rhinestone goggles! Shark's teeth goggles ! Sequined goggle…
I can't think of a better role model for young athletes (and young people in general) than GOAT gymnast and mental health advocate Simone Biles, so I was thrilled to see the new Simone Biles collaboration with Athleta Girl . The collecti…
This is a sponsored message for Generation Joy When parents say we need need basics for our kids, we don't mean basic basics. They have to be soft and comfy so kids wear them, high-quality and durable so kids can wear them a lot, and of …
Lately I've been on the hunt for the best websites for kids' consignment clothes and trying to compare them to help me find the best option for my own needs. Buying gently pre-owned clothes is more sustainable, for one thing, plus kids g…
I couldn't be more excited that jellies shoes are back , because these were my absolute favorite 80s fashion trend as a kid. Well, friendship bracelets were totally rad too. And I did love my tie-dye everything . Let's just say I'm thril…
Being Star Wars Day and all, I was so excited to discover that one of our favorite small-label children's clothing brands, Nununu, launched a Star Wars clothing collection for kids . I was even more excited to see that it's all 40% off f…
While a real pet requires food, water, and responsibility, the phenomenal hand-knitted animals scarves from Dutch Etsy artist Nina Fuehrer require...well, just enough responsibility that they come home with your kids at the end of the da…
Fall nights means it gets dark before our kids are done playing, but I may have found the most fashionable possible way to keep them going—and glowing—all night long. PLAE is already one of our favorite shoe brands for kids and adults . …
When you've got middle and high school aged girls who may be feeling awkward or uncomfortable in their changing bodies, getting into athletic clothes for gym or dance or after school activities that give them a little more confidence is …
While some trends we leave all to the kids, platform sneakers is one that I love and okay, so do my girls. It's a way to get a little style into your comfortable footwear (or vice versa) and, if you're not Kristen (ha), to get a little m…
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve become big fans of clothing subscription services. We’ve tried and reviewed Kidbox , Rockets of Awesome , and Stitch Fix Kids …with more on the way! But we haven’t seen a service devoted to shoes, until…
I feel like I've seen a lot of the same-old sneaker trends recently -- floral sneakers and metallic sneakers are still going strong. And we love them! But this year, when we all started to see lots of tie-dye sneakers for our older kids,…
Searching for cute, modern swimwear that our kids like as much as we do can be harder than you'd think, but this year I'm excited about the new swim collection from June & January . Even more exciting -- we get to give you all the exclus…
First, I have to get this out of the way: POP Shoes are not for families who get sticker shock at the price of high-end kids wear. But if you are down with designer stuff here and there, splurge on birthday or holiday gifts , need some c…
We've been fans of Oliver Jeffers for years, and now kids (or young at heart parents) can wear his dreamy illustrations right on their arms, ankles and foreheads with the new Tattly collection of Oliver Jeffers space-themed temporary tat…
As a mom of four, I love to buy clothes from Hanna Andersson for my kids because they last... forever. And this weekend they are having a massive sale: 40% off almost all children's clothes , including outerwear, fall/winter clothing, an…
We're big fans of Parkland Bags , the label making the affordable, great-looking, eco-friendly backpacks that you might have noticed all over our back-to-school shopping guide this year. They're all made from recycled water bottles , whi…
Our back to school 2018 shopping guide continues, with our picks for super cool backpacks for tweens, teens and older kids. Whether they want to make a style statement or stand out with a backpack that's minimally chic, we've got an incr…
I happen to love back-to-school shopping, but I know not everyone does. Especially when it comes to kids and fashion trends. Because it can be a little torturous to figure out: A) ...what your kids like that they used to not like but now…
This weekend, I had a lovely experience in my local Brooklyn coffee shop, bonding with two complete strangers over our matching RBG t-shirts . It's not all that surprising -- Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become quite the rock star and role mo…