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

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

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

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

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

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