About Alicia Betz
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I Bought a $200 Inflatable Water Slide from Sam’s Club for My Kids, and I Can Already Tell It Was Worth It
Plus, 7 more inflatable water slides for ALL the fun.
Jun 27, 2023
10 Activity Books at Five Below to Keep Kids Entertained While Traveling — They’re All Under $5!
From no-mess coloring books for little ones to word searches and guided drawing books for older kids.
Jun 14, 2023
You’re Not Allowed to Lock Strollers at Disney Theme Parks, So Instead I Do This
It abides by the rules while also preventing someone from walking off with my stroller.
Jun 9, 2023
This “Digital Playroom” Is the Only Screen Time App I Feel Totally Fine Letting My Kids Use
It’s designed for open-ended, Montessori-inspired play — yes, on an iPad!
May 26, 2023
The Best Summer Toys for Kids of All Ages
Including a few new toys that just hit the market!
Apr 29, 2023
The Best Toy Shelves All Have One Thing in Common
There's a reason we named our site after it.
Apr 24, 2023
I Looked For (and Found!) the Perfect Toddler Pillow
It’s adjustable, comfortable, and will grow with your kid.
Mar 21, 2023
I Can’t Believe I Had Kids for 4 Years Before I Got Around to Buying This
I made a major change in our bathroom.
Mar 15, 2023
I Found an Amazing Product for Babyproofing Outlets, but It’s Really for Anyone Who Wants to Hide Cords and Plugs
It made the area not only safer for my kids, but also completely decluttered the mess of cords!
Mar 7, 2023
The Easiest, Quickest Way I Prep a Pile of Bite-Sized Finger Foods for My Twins
My babies were too hungry to wait around for me to cut up food with a knife.
Feb 1, 2023
When Should I Stop Using a Baby Monitor in My Child’s Room?
At some point it may not be helpful anymore, for either you or your child.
Jan 4, 2023
The Genius Trick to Get Your Kids to Go to Sleep on Christmas Eve
It's fun for the parents, too!
Dec 13, 2022
The Very Best Baby and Toddler Gifts of the Year
From tummy time mats to toddler ride-on toys, you’re sure to find something here your little one will love.
Nov 14, 2022
20 Retro Toys That Bring All the Nostalgic Fun
These gifts bring back the 80s, 90s, and beyond for our modern kiddos (and for us!).
Nov 14, 2022
30 of the Best Little Kid Gifts This Year
With 30 awesome gifts to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options to put together the perfect gift for even the pickiest little kid.
Nov 14, 2022
33 of the Coolest Play Kitchen Accessories
From free things you can upcycle all the way to mini sinks that actually work, these play accessories will give them hours of fun.
Nov 13, 2022
20 Exciting New Science Gifts for Kids of All Ages
From home-grown volcanoes to experiments they can eat, these gifts will get your mini-scientist thrilled to learn.
Nov 12, 2022
22 Gifts for the Tech-Loving Kid
From cool new gaming systems to robots that teach them the basics of coding, these fun toys give them access to age-appropriate tech skills.
Nov 5, 2022
27 Gifts from Walmart for Every Age
This year, I’ve made it a mission to only give thoughtful and useful gifts — here are 27 of the best gifts for kids of all ages from Walmart.
Nov 2, 2022
This IKEA Activity Table is Surprisingly Sturdy and Has Built-In Storage
It's one of my favorite pieces I've ever found at IKEA.
Nov 2, 2022
16 Really Unique Amazon Gifts for Every Age
To make your shopping easier, we handpicked 16 of the best gifts available on Amazon for kids of every age, from babies to teenagers.
Oct 29, 2022
The Cool Aunt and Uncle’s Guide to Great Kid Gifts for Any Age
Want to be their very favorite? Try one of these fun new gifts!
Oct 29, 2022
The 20 Best Toys and Gifts from Fat Brain Toys
20 favorite picks from one of our go-to places for unique kids’ toys.
Oct 27, 2022
How to Set up A Toy Rotation System Even in A Small Space
If you’re short on storage space, you can still give toy rotation a try with these tips!
Oct 26, 2022
With 3 Kids Under 4, I Couldn’t Keep My Car Clean Until I Bought This $19 Product on Amazon
It may seem simple, but it's made our lives in the car so much better and more organized.
Oct 26, 2022
The Toys and Products I Used to Keep My 7-Month-Old Twins Entertained Over a 2-Day Road Trip
It was a long trip, but it worked well thanks to some key toy planning and purchasing.
Oct 20, 2022
20 Educational Gifts for Kids That Will Make Learning Fun
Learning can be so fun with these kid-beloved gifts!
Oct 19, 2022
The Best Thing I Ever Did for My Daughter’s Sleep
I thought my preschooler would never sleep through the night, but amazingly, this helped.
Oct 12, 2022
Are Bunk Beds Safe? We Spoke to An Injury Researcher to Find Out
Bunk beds are wonderful space savers, and fun! But potential injuries? Not so much. Here's what to know to stay safe.
Oct 12, 2022
Are Kids’ Couches Really Worth It? I Have The Flip, and Here’s My Review
Here's what I think after having it for a year.
Aug 13, 2022
I Love Baking With My Kids, and This Product Made It So Much Easier
It is absolutely worth the money.
Aug 3, 2022
The Newest Kids Birthday Party Trend Is Actually a Great Idea — and It’s Cheap, Too!
I'm definitely keeping this one in mind.
Jun 27, 2022
The 9 Best Playgrounds in the Midwest
From accessible sensory gardens to actual dragon-and-castle themed spots, these are the most fun picks for littles to play.
Mar 21, 2022
23 of the Hottest New Toys for Spring
From a sensory bin to a rock climbing kit to a projector that can be used outdoors, we picked out toys and gadgets to match every interest and every age.
Mar 8, 2022
30 of the Best Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year
New popular characters, classic favorites, and adorable baby costumes ... we've got the best of the best!
Sep 15, 2021
12 Books to Get Any Kid Excited to Go Back to School
I'm a former English teacher, so I've personally read every single one of these — they are my must-haves.
Aug 13, 2021
The 40 Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! Birthdays are endlessly magical for children (and teens, even). Before my daughter recently turned 3, we made a paper-chain countdown so she could visually see how many days were left until her birthday. The paper chain managed to cut the “How long until my birthday?
Aug 4, 2021
10 Brilliant Wheeled Toys Our Kids Play With for Hours
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. We all want our kids to get outside and be active. We also long for those seemingly elusive toys that allow our kids to play while we sit back and relax. Enter: active toys with wheels.
Jun 11, 2021