This summer we discovered the greatest activity that you can do anywhere—at home, camping, at a family reunion, at the beach, the lake…you name it, rock painting is the perfect summer activity. It’s easy, quiet, creative, can last hours, and makes the best lasting memories. Kids of all ages love it. Even the adults were getting in on the action! We’ve done it twice now and my kids can’t get enough. Once was at a family reunion and another time camping with friends. It’s simpl

Have you heard? Target just launched its Halloween decor "Hyde and Eek" boutique and it is filled to the brim, offering up everything from skeleton DJs to fishbowls of dead guppies. But perhaps the coolest thing we've seen from the big brand this year involves its continued efforts toward inclusivity: specifically, costumes for kids with disabilities and sensory sensitivities. People in wheelchairs often get very creative when it comes to incorporating their chairs into costu

While there’s no hard-and-fast rule on the best time in pregnancy to wash baby clothes, the expert consensus is that all baby clothes should always be washed before they’re worn. Newborns have sensitive skin and it’s not known who has handled bub’s clothing before you purchased it.Here are some simple steps to follow before you start washing:Read the washing instructions on the label – some things like swaddles and sleeping bags have specific washing methods.Choose the right

You might cry over spilled milk, but you’ll definitely shed tears over the cost of shipping breast milk for active duty moms. The Coast Guard has come to the rescue, however, with a new policy that covers shipping costs for breast milk . Moms on duty who want to send breast milk home to their babies now qualify for a new financial program titled Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, Breast Milk Shipment, which will cover the shipping costs for up to $750 per year. The new policy was

Nature books for kids should get them excited about heading out into the great outdoors. This one encourages them to track, explore, discover and create. Unlike some nature books for kids, the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids, is filled with hands-on educational outdoor activities―like crafting bird feeders out of fruit, pressing flowers, creating sundials and so much more. The Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids includes: 50 AMAZING OUTDOOR PROJECTS―See how nature