Laura Marie Meyers
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Food and Fun

8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a Family

As May 5 approaches, it's time to start prepping for your festive Cinco de Mayo celebration.

As May 5 approaches, it's time to start prepping for your festive Cinco de Mayo celebration. Not sure how to make it a kid-friendly affair? Whether your lil ones love hands-on crafts or tasty afternoons spent in the kitchen, we've come up with a variety of activities to get the whole family involved. From DIY maracas to tasty homemade tortillas, here are eight fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a family.

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The Best Organic Baby Brands

Finding soft, sustainable baby clothes in stylish patterns and colors has become much easier thanks to these great, eco-friendly brands.

Finding soft, sustainable baby clothes in stylish patterns and colors has become much easier thanks to these great, eco-friendly brands. Simple basics, adorable designs, cute toys — we're highlighting the best organic baby brands on the market, plus our favorite picks from each collection. Take a look at these six sources for quality, eco-friendly products to feel better about your baby's wardrobe.

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Happy Earth Day! Eco-Friendly Toys Your Tots Will Love!

If Earth Day has you hoping to take a more sustainable, eco-conscious approach to shopping for your kids, these green toy brands are a great way to get started.

If Earth Day has you hoping to take a more sustainable, eco-conscious approach to shopping for your kids, these green toy brands are a great way to get started. Thanks to recycled materials, thoughtful packaging, and plant-based products, you don't need to worry about the safety of these products. To help you green-ify your child's toy box, we're highlighting five of the best eco-conscious companies along with some of our favorite toys from each brand — bikes, dollhouses, puzzles, games, and more. Check out these fun eco-friendly toys that your little ones are sure to love!

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The Best Children's Books With a Green Message

Thanks to these fun, entertaining reads, learning to go green will be anything but boring for your little ones.

Thanks to these fun, entertaining reads, learning to go green will be anything but boring for your little ones. To help you teach your children about environmental issues, we're highlighting some of the best kids' books with a green message. With a few earth-focused books from popular series like Arthur and Little Critter, plus playful finds like Michael Recycle and The Lorax, your kids are sure to learn more about positive, eco-friendly habits. Take a look at these must-have children's books with a green message!

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33 Eco-Friendly Crafts For Kids

For fun, entertaining activities that are easy on both your wallet and the environment, take a look at these eco-friendly arts and crafts!

For fun, entertaining activities that are easy on both your wallet and the environment, take a look at these eco-friendly arts and crafts! With a mix of upcycled household products, clever painting ideas, and new uses for old items, these creative crafts are a great way to celebrate the eco-conscious spirit of Spring. Next time you're looking for a simple rainy-day activity, turn to these 33 eco-friendly crafts for kids!

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Striped Decor For Charming Nursery Style

Simple, colorful stripes never go out of style, making them the perfect pick for your little one's nursery.

Simple, colorful stripes never go out of style, making them the perfect pick for your little one's nursery. With a mix of bold, bright decor and more subtle accessories, we're highlighting a variety of pieces to suit your taste. Even better? By sticking to stripes, you'll be able to use several of these picks throughout your home long after you've redecorated your child's room. Take a look at these classic striped pieces for a timeless, charming nursery.

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24 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Baby Shower Shine

It's our favorite month of the year — April Showers — and all month long, we're helping you make your party an extra special event.

It's our favorite month of the year — April Showers — and all month long, we're helping you make your party an extra special event. Whether you're looking for creative, non-cheesy shower games or simple ways to dress up your sweets, there's a unique idea to suit any party style. Get the inspiration started by checking out these 24 tips and tricks to make your baby shower special for both you and your guests. Happy Showers!

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No Sun, No Problem: 7 Rainy-Day Exercise Ideas For the Whole Family

If you're looking for fun, creative ways to stay active as a family on rainy Spring days, take a look at these simple ideas to get moving indoors.

If you're looking for fun, creative ways to stay active as a family on rainy Spring days, take a look at these simple ideas to get moving indoors. From classic activities like bowling and roller-skating to more silly, out-of-the-box options, we're highlighting a variety of exercise ideas for you and your kids. Don't let the clouds keep your family from engaging in healthy habits!

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Batter Up! Baseball-Themed Decor For Little Sluggers

If your child has been anxiously awaiting the start of baseball season, he's sure to love these adorable decor picks inspired by the game.

If your child has been anxiously awaiting the start of baseball season, he's sure to love these adorable decor picks inspired by the game. A chair shaped like a glove, a bat-adorned growth chart, shelves, artwork — we've rounded up a variety of pieces for your favorite little fan to choose from. Just in time for the first games of the season, take a look at these playful items for your tot's baseball-themed bedroom!

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April Fools' Day Funnies: Silly Joke Books For Kids

To put your kids in the silly April Fools' Day spirit, get them giggling with these fun joke books!

To put your kids in the silly April Fools' Day spirit, get them giggling with these fun joke books! Riddles, knock-knock jokes, wordplay — we're sharing great reads filled with all kinds of playful jokes to make your little ones laugh. Take a look at these entertaining books to find a fun April Fools' Day gift your kids will love!

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Spring-Themed Etsy Prints For Your Little One's Space

With new artwork, you can freshen up your kids' rooms and add Spring style in no time!

With new artwork, you can freshen up your kids' rooms and add Spring style in no time! Rainbows, flowers, umbrellas, songbirds — these colorful Etsy prints feature classic Spring images, making them the perfect way to bring a bit of seasonal personality to your little one's space. Take a look at our favorite prints for bright, Spring-friendly style!

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Sweet Easter Inspiration For Your Little Bunnies

For some last-minute Easter inspiration, look no further than the beautiful sweets display created by Jenny Cookies.

For some last-minute Easter inspiration, look no further than the beautiful sweets display created by Jenny Cookies. As a well-known designer of cakes and eye-catching dessert tables, Jenny put together a charming Easter spread filled with pastel cookies, egg-topped cupcakes, and a stunning cake covered in ribbons of frosting. As you prepare for your own holiday feast, take a look at these creative Easter sweets!

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Lightweight Carriers and Slings For Spring and Summer Babies

It can be tough to stay cool when you're toting your tot during the warmer months, but these lightweight carriers promise a more pleasant experience — even when temperatures rise.

It can be tough to stay cool when you're toting your tot during the warmer months, but these lightweight carriers promise a more pleasant experience — even when temperatures rise. Thanks to natural fabrics and streamlined designs, these slings and carriers are sure to help you survive the heat. Prepare for the warmer season now by taking a look at these lightweight, Spring- and Summer-friendly carriers!

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Bicycle-Themed Everything For Your Favorite Little Rider

Whether your child just started riding a tricycle or two-wheeler or simply loves to cycle, these bike-themed clothes and accessories are the perfect way to say you're proud.

Whether your child just started riding a tricycle or two-wheeler or simply loves to cycle, these bike-themed clothes and accessories are the perfect way to say you're proud. With a mix of shirts, prints, bike gear, and decor, we're highlighting a variety of pieces to celebrate your little one's favorite hobby. As your family preps for springtime rides, take a look at these bicycle-inspired picks!

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Spring-Friendly Floral Accessories For Your Little Lady

Let your little girl's wardrobe shift seasons with these adorable floral accessories for Spring!

Let your little girl's wardrobe shift seasons with these adorable floral accessories for Spring! With a mix of soft shades, dainty blossoms, and bold, bright blooms that are perfect for vacation, we've rounded up a variety of floral picks to suit your daughter's style. Hats, headbands, tights, footwear — take a look at these pretty Spring pieces to make her style blossom!

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Darling Outfits For Your Baby's First Easter

Whether you're looking for a sweet style in soft pastels or a brighter, more playful pick, we've found a variety of adorable outfits for your baby's first Easter.

Whether you're looking for a sweet style in soft pastels or a brighter, more playful pick, we've found a variety of adorable outfits for your baby's first Easter. A bunny-adorned jumper, seersucker overalls, a floral-print dress — in a range of cuts and colors, these cute holiday ensembles are sure to help your little boy or girl stand out. Take a look at these darling outfits for your baby's first Easter!

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From Sweaters to Swimwear: 10 Spring Maternity Wardrobe Must Haves

With in-between temperatures and more rainy days than usual, Spring can be a difficult season to dress for — much less when you're on the hunt for stylish maternity clothes!

With in-between temperatures and more rainy days than usual, Spring can be a difficult season to dress for — much less when you're on the hunt for stylish maternity clothes! Luckily, we're removing all the guesswork to make shopping for your Spring wardrobe a cinch. From functional layers to fun, playful picks, these 10 maternity pieces will carry you through sunny vacation season and beyond. Take a look at Spring's maternity must haves now!

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The Best Kids' Books to Ring in Spring

If you're hoping to stock up on books for your kids' Spring break, then why not stick to a sweet seasonal theme?

If you're hoping to stock up on books for your kids' Spring break, then why not stick to a sweet seasonal theme? With stories about flowers, rainbows, puddles, and more, these Spring-themed children's books are the perfect reads to tote on your family trip. Take a look at these charming books to get your little ones in the Spring spirit!

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Show Your Kids' Rooms Some Love With Heart-Themed Etsy Art

Sweet, heart-adorned artwork will bring love into your little one's space for Valentine's Day and beyond.

Sweet, heart-adorned artwork will bring love into your little one's space for Valentine's Day and beyond. Whether you're looking for a simple, subtle print or a more bold, colorful canvas, these Etsy picks are sure to lend a loving vibe to your kids' rooms. For a fun, playful touch that comes from the heart, take a look at this love-themed artwork!

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Mardi Gras Gear For Lil Party Animals

If you're planning to celebrate Mardi Gras with your little ones, then these purple, green, and gold pieces are sure to get them in the spirit!

If you're planning to celebrate Mardi Gras with your little ones, then these purple, green, and gold pieces are sure to get them in the spirit! With a mix of fun, sparkly accents and more classic, wear-again picks, we're highlighting a variety of festive fashions for a kid-friendly Fat Tuesday. Take a look to get your kids party-ready for Mardi Gras!