While it’s important to honor and recognize the contributions of Black Americans every chance we can, each February during Black History Month offers an opportunity to do this on an even larger scale, honoring figures of the past and present. Discussing Black History Month, or any time dedicated to [...]Continue Reading
Best Snowsuits for Toddlers
Updated September 2020 Looking for a warm hard working toddler snow suit? This is the list for you. My kids believe snow play should be a full body experience. They delight in rolling through it, building with it, and burying each other. I shiver just thinking about it, but I know they're warm [...]Continue Reading
A Good Enough Holiday
Why I’m aiming for a good enough holiday… By Lorien Van Ness I love the holidays: special foods, special friends, special projects. I love making the magic happen for my family, but I have a love-hate relationship with all the expectation. On the one hand the anticipation of the holidays is fun, [...]Continue Reading
The Connection Not Perfection Guide to “Kid Dates”
Easy Ways to Make One-on-One Time With Your Kids Possible Many people, when they think of having connection time with their kids, think of taking their kids on special outings. This can be a great way to connect; spending a longer period of time one on one with your child—having a kid date—can be [...]Continue Reading
Best Snowsuits for Kids (warm enough for snow play all day!)
As kids get older it's easier to send them out doors in the cold and snowy weather to play for long stretches... if you have the right snow gear. A good snowsuit can be the difference between drinking a warm beverage in it's entirety while watching the kids romp and play from the window, and [...]Continue Reading
Best Winter Boots for Kids (cozy toes for every type of cold weather)
We've rounded up the top rated winter boots for kids and listed which are best for wet and muddy weather, everyday winter play or heavy duty snow stomping. In our list you'll find the best pair of winter boots for your kids whether they're going to be wearing them to school each day, or using them [...]Continue Reading