While it may not be the most widely-celebrated holiday of the calendar year, Groundhog Day (Feb. 2) is a tradition that dates back to 1887, and acknowledges that it is a fun way to add some excitement to your lil one's week. Check out these five sweet treats to celebrate the coming Spring (or extension of Winter). Fun fact . . . Did you know that Punxsutawney Phil has moved into the 21st century? Read more

Stephania and Colleen from Thursdays are back with a great holiday post to help you DIY your way to gift-giving success. Take it away, ladies! If you still have some people left to get gifts for, but can't bear the thought of going shopping in the insanity right now, we are here to help! These handmade gift ideas pack tons of charm without taking up tons of time or money. Besides, who doesn't Read more

Do your kiddos leave a milk and cookies snack for Santa? It's a tradition that's too cute to pass up. Tots light up with joy on Christmas Day as they catch a glimpse of all of the presents Santa has left them — and a cookie platter with nothing but crumbs! This holiday season, treat Santa to a delightful midnight snack with unique Christmas cookies to swoon over. Feast your eyes on these 10 Read more

Let the countdown begin! Part of the fun of the holiday season is the preparation and excitement leading up to the big day. Advent calendars have a long, storied tradition as a classic and fun way to spend the days leading up until Christmas, and tots love checking off one day at a time, eagerly anticipating that early morning celebration on December 25. Keep reading for a selection of stunning Read more

Bring out the scissors, stock up on glue, and this year make a plan to craft your own holiday goodies with your kids. If the idea of setting up an arts and crafts project with your kids has you feeling like a deer in headlights, don't fret. I recently spent the afternoon with Martha Stewart's Darcy Miller and her Living in the Family Room bloggers to see just how easy it can be to craft with your Read more

Tis the season for holiday cheer — and stress over finding the perfect photo to place on your holiday card. We can try to capture our lil ones' personalities in a single shot, but it isn't exactly easy. We want our card to stand out among the sea of family photos that will arrive in friends and families' mailboxes in the coming weeks. Before putting your tots in their Fair Isle sweaters and Read more

Passover may be all about doing without, but convincing a lil one to forgo their favorite standby meals won't fly in most households. After tonight's first Seder, removing leavened bread from any tot's diet doesn't have to be a recipe for disaster. We've rounded up some kid-friendly recipes that remove the holiday's forbidden ingredients but will still bring kids to the dinner table. Read more

Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras is just days away and while many of the festivities won't include kids, there's no reason tots can be included in homegrown celebrations. An occasion filled with colorful necklaces, loud noisemakers, and elaborate masks just screams for lil ones' involvement! Check out these fun ways to include tots in the Fat Tuesday parties. Source: Flickr User smoovey Read more

The countdown to Winter break is on! While some families are preparing for warm weather vacations and others have plans to visit friends and relatives, the next few weeks mean plenty of quality time with the kids for many moms. Though mornings of sleeping in and house projects may appeal to adults, the kids likely have other ideas. Before fretting about how you'll survive the school break, check Read more

Hanukkah is here and like anything else that means a selection of iPhone apps. I've rounded up 10 that are educational, amusing, and fit to entertain your tots during this hectic holiday rush. Source: Flickr User PugnoM Read more