Cubby Archive: Apr 2026

Adelaide, Australia - 11.9.2025: Ikea is a Swedish-Dutch multinational conglomerate selling furniture and home accessories.

IKEA's $20 Solid Wood Find Added Ample Storage to This Tiny Entryway

Without much floor space, this apartment’s entryway was lacking storage. A vertical IKEA solution changed that.

Cullen Ormond

yesterday

This “Brilliant” Piece of Furniture Has Transformed My Cluttered Living Room

Plus more organizing gems, starting at $9!

Megan Gray

yesterday

5 NeeDoh Alternatives If Your Kid Is Obsessed with the Viral Sensory Toys

Step aside, Jellycats, Squishmallows, and Labubus! The newest Gen Alpha obsession is the squeezable, squishable, stretchable sensory toy NeeDoh. The resulting frenzy has parents crowdsourcing the viral toy in Facebook groups and lining up outside stores to take advantage of restocks.A modern twist on the stress ball, NeeDohs are available in various malleable textures and shapes that are fun for sensory play and can also help calm stress and anxiety.

Sara Rowe Mount

yesterday

I Turned a Secondhand Filing Cabinet Into My Dream Outdoor Planter

This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.

Melanie Gnau

yesterday

IKEA’s Most Iconic Bookcase Is Out in the Prettiest New Color (for a Limited Time Only!)

Now I want to replace every BILLY I own.

Megan Gray

yesterday

I Bought This Organic Crib Mattress for My Second Baby, and Wish I’d Had It for My First

I’m a mom of two, and this non-toxic baby mattress is the best I’ve seen for safety, comfort, and support.

Emily Hochberg

Jan 16, 2026

I Tried Tovala’s New Family Meals. I'm No Longer Sinking Under Decision Fatigue

Can a toaster oven really make weeknights easier?

Katy B. Olson

1 day ago

These Are the Best Snacks for Kids

Healthy-ish snacks that are easy to buy and hard to resist.

Stephanie Ganz

2 days ago

The Full-Size Mattress I Bought for My Kid (After Tons of Research!)

Plus, five more top contenders.

Emily Hochberg

Feb 22, 2026

I Tried the Viral Method for Getting Crispy Bacon, and I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Know About It Sooner

More is more, in this case.

Nathan Hutsenpiller

Apr 12, 2026

This Is How Your Fave American Girl Doll Would Decorate Her Bedroom Today

Kirsten = prairiecore. Samantha = heiress energy. Felicity = horse girl chic.

Erika Janes

Apr 12, 2026

Before and After: A Messy Pantry Gets a Realistic Transformation Using Already Owned Containers

A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 11, 2026

These Parents Put a Garage Tool in Their Kid's Room, and the Result Is Magic

It’s an actual workhorse that somehow looks so cute.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 11, 2026

Before & After: This Kid’s Bedroom Became a Bold Jungle-Themed Escape

There’s so much to do in this kid’s bedroom!

Cullen Ormond

Apr 10, 2026

Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them

Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 10, 2026

The 42 Best Deals to Shop This Week from IKEA, Kohl’s, Wayfair, and More

Save up to 70% off!

Megan Gray

Apr 9, 2026

We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Chicken Nuggets, and They All Picked the Same One

Turns out, it’s a shape thing, and your kids will approve.

Mackenzie Filson

Apr 9, 2026

This Chic Dinnerware Is Toddler-Proof (and I’m Telling Everyone in My Mom Group About It)

I’m kind of shocked.

Megan Gray

Apr 9, 2026

I Tried the Viral “1-Minute” Trick for Shredding Costco Rotisserie Chicken, and I’m Never Going Back

I'll never prep it another way.

Patty Catalano

Apr 8, 2026

IKEA’s Cult-Favorite Donut Lamp Just Got Even Cooler

Meet your new night-light.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 7, 2026

You Have to See Sofia Richie Grainge’s Nursery Before and After

Sofia Richie Grainge’s new nursery is a soft, ethereal escape. Designed for her son, Henry, whom she and husband Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Records, welcomed on March 18, the room feels like floating on a cloud high above Los Angeles.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 6, 2026

4 Fun, Sensory-Friendly Things to Do with Kids This Month

If you’re parenting a kid with autism, you already know that autism awareness isn’t something families think about just one day or one month a year. It’s everyday life. But April has special meaning. In the U.S., it’s Autism Acceptance Month, designed to promote inclusivity and understanding. And the good news? More spaces are starting to get it.

Danine Alati

Apr 6, 2026

This Simple $150 IKEA Desk Has a Clever Twist Parents Will Love

The rare kids’ desk you won’t need to replace in a year.

Amy Barnes

Apr 5, 2026

This Ralph Lauren-Inspired Hack Turns a Stroller into a Family Heirloom

It's a glow-up that must be seen to be believed.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 4, 2026

This Ingenious Product Keeps Plugs and Cords Out of Sight (and Has Over 22,000 5-Star Reviews)

It's especially great for hiding outlets in nurseries and playrooms.