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Demeter's fragrances are original and clever, and the company always comes up with a simple scent I hadn't imagined as a wearable fragrance. The question is, should they? For every amazing scent such as Vanilla Ice Cream, there's a stinker like Play-Doh. Unfortunately, I have to count Crayon in the latter category. I won't bore you with purple prose about how Crayon smells, because if you've ever Read more
Kids and messes go hand in hand, especially when there's markers involved. . . how can one purple marker end up in so places?! I love the artistic creations kids whip up when they are armed with markers or crayons, but I can't help get worried when they get all over their hands, their clothes, and especially when they wind up in their mouths. Rather than circle like a helicopter when your kids Read more
Run, don't walk to your nearest Target to pick up Todd Oldham's just-released line of Kid Made Modern DIY art supplies. The collection — which we first told you about back in January — includes 48 affordable kits and pieces (all priced under $20) based on his book of the same name. The multifaceted crayons (one has 64 colors in a single crayon), board book-making kits, and beautiful Read more
Painting and drawing are great artistic outlets, but creativity means more than simply diving into a box of crayons. To encourage your kids' creativity in other areas, it's best to step outside the box and introduce them to fresh, new activities and environments. Whether it's a quick cooking date or a day spent out on the town, we've come up with four simple tips to help your little ones Read more
Think outside the crayon box the next time you want to get creative! Crayons are mostly used for coloring, but there's so much more moms and kids can do with them! Add some paper, glue, and other household items to the mix and opportunities are endless. We found 5 cool crafts with crayons you don't want to miss. Grab the kids, and some crayons, and get crafty. Read more
Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Having just thrown her daughter's third birthday, Darcy shares the original — and sweet! — way she planned the entire party around the birthday girl's favorite color. In our house, birthdays are not only a celebration, but also a fun activity for us to Read more
While I might have dismissed blackboard walls as a trend just a year ago, their unflagging popularity is making me reconsider. Home decorators continue to embrace the look, and for good reason — they offer an unexpected color contrast in a room, and are also incredibly useful. A blackboard wall in an entry is a great spot for scribbling notes for housemates or family members, while one in the Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more
If you were the rogue Disney girl who chose Tinker Bell over the long list of available princesses, you aren't going to want to miss the latest cartoon/makeup collaboration. Pixi Beauty, the aptly named brand known for its sweet, girlish packaging and shimmery shades, just teamed up with everyone's favorite foot-stamping little fairy. Putting Pixi and Tinker Bell together was a stroke of Read more
If mama's iPad has become your lil one's plaything of choice, it's time to load it up with tot-friendly apps that do more than fling birds into grimacing pigs. While paper and crayons have a traditional place at the table, the iPad is quickly becoming the drawing apparatus of choice for kiddies everywhere. We've rounded up a handful of drawing apps that do more than just put lines on the screen, Read more
