7 Gifts For Your Budding Geeks
It's only natural that you'd want your kids (or nieces and nephews) to be as geeky as you are. Besides, geek is totally chic. Prep them for the future with these geeky gifts they'll love and learn from. Read more
Start the Kiddies Off Right With the How to Speak Wookiee Book
If you've got a geek (or Jedi) in training, you're probably going to want them to be multilingual . . . and I don't mean languages of this Earth. The How to Speak Wookiee ($17) book is perfect for your little ones who are preparing for a lifetime of inter-galactic space travel (pretend, or otherwise). As you probably know, Wookiees are notoriously short-tempered, so prepare your children (or Read more
HTML Tutorials For Coding Noobs
It's never too early to get the littlest one in your life acquainted with the language of the Web. No, this isn't a lesson on writing within a prescribed amount of characters rather the basics of HTML coding. With the colorful HTML code and symbols of the book HTML For Babies, geeks in training will be able to properly format blog entries on their most recent play date to the zoo without help Read more
Happy Hour: Butterbeer
Harry Potter fans, the moment we've all been waiting for is almost here. The second half of the final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, premieres in New York today, hits theaters this Friday. There's no better way to anticipate the finale than with a frothy, cold mug of butterbeer! This recipe is nonalcoholic, so you can serve it to the underaged fans as well. It's a sweet treat, Read more
Handy Toddler-Friendly Gizmos For Snack Time
Snack time is often a blessing for moms because it keeps tots quiet, content, and occupied for at least a few minutes of the day — just enough time to make yourself a snack or put your feet up! But similar to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, snack time often means sticky hands, crushed crackers in the carpet, and spills you wish would just magically disappear. No more! Your cleanup count will Read more
Why Kids Love Buddy Blankets
They're huggable, lovable, extremely cozy and soft, and kids love 'em. The irresistible playful pals I'm referring to are buddy blankets. Unlike regular baby blankets, buddy blankets are a bit smaller, usually come trimmed in satin, and have an adorable plush animal attached to them. Because of their two-in-one appeal — featuring a blanket and cuddly stuffed animal in one — it's no wonder Read more
Lil Community: Fun Kids Nightstands DIY
Warm weather has many families fixing things up around the house. Community member Funkytime shared her latest project in CasaSugar's Su Casa group. We are getting ready to move to the city, and while packing, I found our old bedside tables…not very chic anymore;-) Since the kids did not have any, I decided to convert them into fun kids nightstands. To see the before photo, click here. Have a Read more
How-To: Determine If You Can Afford a Baby
When other people ask you if you're ready to have kids, they're generally not referring to whether or not you can afford to raise a child. But that's one factor you can't leave out of your decision to start a family. Scroll though the financial factors to consider when determining if you can afford a baby. Read more
Get Your Bank Account Ready For a Baby
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! Along with the cute outfits, nursery, and rocking chair, there’s one more thing to get ready for baby: Your bank account. Because along Read more
Kids Under 13 Should Use Facebook: Agree or Disagree?
Millions of preteens are already using Facebook, some lying about their age to get past sign-up restrictions, while others even get permission from their parents to create an account. And according to Mark Zuckerberg, getting kids online at an earlier age may help them with education. While speaking at a NewSchools Summit in California this week, Facebook's CEO outlined how educating kids about Read more
