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Cubby Archive - 2026
Page 59
The Quick and Inexpensive Way to Fill Large Statement Walls
This tiled solution is customizable and versatile — plus, my kids really get a kick out of arranging them.
Nicholas Dekker
Oct 21, 2021
Easy Homemade Corn Dogs That Your Kids Will Request ALL the Time
The very best way to make the state fair favorite at home.
Patty Catalano
Sep 17, 2021
Macy’s and Toys”R”Us Teamed Up for the Holiday Shopping Season — See Our Top 5 Gift Picks
We really missed you, Toys”R”Us, and we’re so happy that you’re back! Every millennial has a soft spot in their hearts for this beloved toy store, and it was pretty heartbreaking when the company closed their brick and mortar storefronts a few years ago. But just in time for the 2021 holiday season, Toys”R”Us has made its official comeback with Macy’s.
Donna Kim
Oct 20, 2021
This Instant Pot Potato Soup Is Easy, Creamy, and Loaded with Bacon
It's like a souped-up loaded baked potato. (Get it?)
Kelli Foster
Oct 20, 2021
15 Way-Too-Cute Recipes That Are Perfect for Trick-or-Treat Night
When Halloween candy is the only thing on the brain, make these easy, yummy dinners to get everyone out the door faster!
Liz Callahan Schnabolk
Oct 19, 2021
This Disney Fan Converts Their House into the Haunted Mansion Every Halloween
Every detail looks straight out of the ride itself.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 19, 2021
This Space-Themed Kids Bedroom Has an Affordable Rug Hack You Can Totally Steal
And there's a starry-themed reading nook too! See how this family brought their kiddo's intergalactic dreams to life in his fun room.
Thao Thai
Oct 19, 2021
Ask Maxwell: Best Halloween Candy … Like, Ever?
What’s the best Halloween candy out there, hands down?EllieDear Ellie,I love you! You handed me a softball of a question and one that I KNEW I COULD ACE. Here you go (from a few good sources):Chupa Chups Lollipops or Airheads, but NOT DumDums! Lollipops are VERY POPULAR again.. Skittles in fun size bags — ALWAYS a fave….
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 18, 2021
Haunted Cookie Houses Are the New Gingerbread Houses
Who says Christmas is the only holiday that gets a cookie house?
Meghan Splawn
Oct 18, 2021
Super Festive Halloween Drinks for Adults and Kids
Mulled wine, witches' brews, layered candy corn punch and so many more Halloween-ready drinks.
Cara Strickland
Oct 18, 2021
4 Brilliant Little Pandemic Halloween Ideas We’re Keeping Around
These fun new traditions are getting another spin this year.
Laura Hennigan
Oct 8, 2021
These Homemade Smiley Fries Are the Happiest Snack Around
I couldn't stop smiling.
Sara Tane
Oct 17, 2021
I Tried 4 Famous Vanilla Cupcake Recipes and the Winner Is Perfect in Every Way
After spending an entire day baking, I finally found the absolute best vanilla cupcake recipe.
Jesse Szewczyk
Oct 16, 2021
This Kid-Friendly Remodel Has a House Shaped Bed and a Slide
There's some cool features for the adults, too.
Kenya Foy
Oct 15, 2021
I Tried 14 Different Chicken Tenders — This Is the Only Brand I’ll Keep in My Freezer from Now On
The winner had perfectly juicy chicken and a crispy exterior that rivaled popcorn chicken morsels.
Aliza Gans
Oct 14, 2021
Family Meetings Were a Total Gamechanger for Us
It's an opportunity for us all to get organized and resolve conflict — plus, have a little fun too!
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 13, 2021
7 A+ Ideas for Squeezing in a Kids Study Space
Convinced you don't have room for a dedicated study space for your kiddos? Think again.
Arlyn Hernandez
Oct 13, 2021
West Elm Kids Is Celebrating Black Voices In the Best Way
Quilts with rustic farm scenes to a snuggly science-themed kids chair — these new launches have it all.
Laura Fenton
Oct 12, 2021
Festive and Yummy Halloween Granola
We'll be eating this every morning from now until Halloween.
Kelli Foster
Oct 12, 2021
5 Chores Our 5-Year-Old Tackles Without Having to Be Asked
These tasks are really are so simple and kid-friendly that she can't wait to help. (Plus, I can get some cleaning done myself while she's occupied!)
Ashley Poskin
Oct 12, 2021
Ask Maxwell: Great First Bed for Toddler (That He’ll Like)
We have a little one who is about to turn 3 in two weeks. Even though we never in our wildest parental imaginations thought we would be co-sleeping with our kid, he sleeps with my husband (and stay-at-home Dad extraordinaire) in the bachelor bedroom. Our son has his own bedroom that he slept in until he outgrew his Snoo.
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 11, 2021
8 Things New Parents Secretly Wish You’d Bring Them
They may not say it aloud — but these practical gifts are what new parents REALLY need.
Cara Strickland
Oct 11, 2021
8 Kids Rooms Using IKEA’s Trofast as Genius Storage
Smart customizable options to solve a range of organization conundrums.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 11, 2021
The Worst Cooking Advice I Ever Received — and What I Do Instead
Relying only on stainless steel pains, EVOO, kosher salt ... the list of bad advice goes on! Here's what I learned about these "rules."
Tabitha Blankenbiller
Oct 10, 2021
These Diner-Style Chocolate Chip Pancakes Are Impossibly Light and Fluffy
The tangy buttermilk batter is the perfect contrast to the rich chocolate and decadent toppings, making this the very best recipe there is.
Patty Catalano
Sep 17, 2021
I Took My Front Porch from Blah to Spooky Halloween Fun on a Tight Budget
You likely have all these things lying around — or can get them on the cheap — for a fun Halloween display that will delight the kids.
Tabitha Blankenbiller
Oct 9, 2021
Before & After: This Nursery Went from Cluttered Storage Area to Palm Springs Glam
Muted pink and gold play with natural elements to create this glamorous and oh-so-inspiring little space.
Thao Thai
Oct 9, 2021
One Couple Shows What It’s Like To Baby Proof a Tiny House
204 square feet for three.
Nora Taylor
Oct 9, 2021
I Tried Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken and It Was Way Easier Than I Expected
Delicious, crowd-pleasing — and only requires 20 minutes of prep? Sign us up.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Oct 9, 2021
The Old-School Technique That Makes Brownies So Much Fudgier
It's called rapping, and it's a serious game-changer.
Jesse Szewczyk
Oct 8, 2021
The 12 Best Cubby Stories of the Year
In honor of baby Cubby's first year, we gathered our favorite stories for you!
Faith Durand
Oct 7, 2021
This Austin Rental House’s Color Palette Is Earthy and Warm
Designer Jackie Streusand has created a vintage, earthy, warm, and eclectic home in this rental house.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 7, 2021
I Tried 6 Methods for Cooking Pancakes and I Have a New Forever Favorite
My sister-in-law was right!
Meghan Splawn
Oct 6, 2021
Tiny Person, Tiny Room: Homes With Clever Solutions to Fitting in a Nursery
These solutions are anything but small.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 5, 2021
This Family’s Renovated 1960s Home is Full of Surprises — Including a Secret Bookcase Door
See how this UK family brings magic to daily life through their stunning home.
Laura Fenton
Oct 4, 2021
Before and After: “Fixer Upper” Turns This Dated 1930s Home Into a Charming Cottage
The coziness is unreal.
Nicoletta Richardson
Oct 4, 2021
Ask Maxwell: Design Trends for Today’s Kids?
Are there any design trends you’ve been loving for kids? Our 8-year-old daughter needs a room upgrade. (We’re working with a dated, slightly babyish space, TBH.)EricaDear Erica,I love this question and it gets me right back into my designer headspace, which is fun and creative — but also — very subjective, so let me kick it off for you and then you take if from there with your daughter.
Maxwell Ryan
Oct 4, 2021
I Tried Smitten Kitchen’s Apple Pie Cookies and They Are THE Handheld Fall Treat
The sweet, bite-sized treat that will bring the coziest smells to your kitchen.
Pooja Makhijani
Oct 3, 2021
A Kids Bathroom Gets a Sleek Makeover Inspired by … Locker Rooms?!
The floor-to-ceiling storage, locker-room-style bench, and emerald green accents seriously can't be missed.
Thao Thai
Oct 3, 2021
A Creamy Chicken Casserole That’s Become My Family’s New Comfort Food
Who doesn't love a good, saucy pasta bake?
Kelli Foster
Oct 2, 2021
6 Small-Space Organizing Tips, According to This Mom
This family downsized to an apartment — here are their biggest design takeaways for small-space living.
Jude Green
Oct 2, 2021
4 Most Reliable Foods for Easing Constipation in Kids
It's not glamorous, but most parents have experienced this dreaded issue — here are the foods that can make a real difference.
Kathryn O'Shea Evans
Oct 1, 2021
9 Budget-Friendly and Instagram-Worthy Family Halloween Costumes
You don't have to spend a lot of money OR time to get a show-stopping, IG-worthy group costume.
Tabitha Blankenbiller
Oct 1, 2021
6 Cleaning Supplies French Homeowners Order on Repeat
Of course, they're as stylish as they are effective!
Rochelle Bilow
Oct 1, 2021
8 Tips for Raising Creative Kids from Working Artists
Creative kids are natural problem solvers. Here, doable tips to nurture their creative impulses.
Lizzie Goodman
Sep 30, 2021
10 Timeless Nursery Items That Will Grow With Your Kids
For long-lasting pieces, ditch the cutesy trends and focus on classic products like these.
Kathryn O'Shea Evans
Sep 30, 2021
This Magic Lemon Puff Pancake is a Hit With Kids
It's part crepe, part pancake, and part popover — and as delicious as it sounds.
Meghan Splawn
Sep 30, 2021
The 10 Best Stools for Little Kitchen Helpers
While the ol' kitchen-chair-turned-backward setup worked just fine in the '70s, today there are a slew of helpful platforms specially made to help kids reach the counter.
Regina Yunghans
Sep 29, 2021