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Cara Strickland

About Me

Cara Strickland is an award-winning writer specializing in food and drink, relationships, parenting, and books. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, the James Beard Foundation blog, Slate, Southwest, Time Out, Atlas Obscura, JSTOR Daily, the Rumpus, and others. Connect with her further at carastrickland.com.

Latest Stories

This “Goldilocks” Baby Crib Had Everything I Was Looking For

Attractive, safe, and affordable.

Cara Strickland

Aug 19, 2024

This Science-Backed Baby Play Gym Was Worth Every Penny (And One of My Favorite Baby Registry Gifts!)

We used it every day for a year and a half, so I get the hype.

Cara Strickland

Aug 14, 2024

16 of Our Favorite Twin Beds for Design-Minded Parents and Their Kids

All timeless, durable, and nice to look at. Win!

Cara Strickland

Jun 24, 2024

The Kids’ Birthday Present Idea I Recommend to Everyone

It never fails me.

Cara Strickland

Sep 26, 2023

4 Smart Ways to Store LEGOs

Bins, bags, even a DIY LEGO table.

Cara Strickland

Sep 26, 2023

8 Kids’ Desk Chairs That Are Ergonomic, Adjustable, and Wiggle-Friendly

It’s never too early for a good chair.

Cara Strickland

Jul 13, 2023

15 of the Best Kids’ Night Lights for Whatever Kind of Glow You Want

Including some night light + sound machine combos!

Cara Strickland

Jul 11, 2023

Your Toddler Is Probably Ready for a Pillow — Here Are the Ones We’d Buy

When to buy a toddler pillow and a few we recommend.

Cara Strickland

Jun 28, 2023

The Carrot-Shaped Bean Bag Chair That Won Our Hearts (and 6 More Bean Bags Great for Kids!)

These are not your bean bags of yore.

Cara Strickland

Jun 28, 2023

9 Adorable Rugs We Want to Put in the Nursery (and Some Are Even Machine-Washable!)

Because let’s face it: We spend a lot of time on the floor now, too.

Cara Strickland

Jun 23, 2023

8 Super-Cute Lamps for Kids’ Rooms

Including our favorite animal, rainbow, and cloud lamps!

Cara Strickland

Jun 23, 2023

I Bought the Tender Leaf Toys Play Kitchen for My Daughter, and Here’s My Honest Review

After lots of research, I settled on this play kitchen for a few reasons.

Cara Strickland

Jun 8, 2023

Latest Stories

11 Kids’ Desks We Think Are Pretty Great

Our favorite desks that marry form and function.

Cara Strickland

May 26, 2023

The Small Table and Chairs Set I Bought for My Daughter — and 9 More Kid-Sized Sets That Are Also Great!

Pint-sized tables and chairs, perfect for kids.

Cara Strickland

May 18, 2023

9 Art and Craft Tables We Really Like For Kids

Give ‘em a space to draw / craft / color the hours away.

Cara Strickland

May 16, 2023

10 Nightstands We Really Like for Kids’ Rooms

For your kid to stash a water bottle, a book, or a special treasure they want to keep close.

Cara Strickland

May 16, 2023

9 Toy Boxes We Really Like

Perfect for a playroom, but nice enough for the living room, too!

Cara Strickland

May 9, 2023

How Sophie the Giraffe Became One of the Most Popular Toys Ever

Did you know it takes 90 days to make one Sophie?

Cara Strickland

Mar 21, 2023

10 Super Cute Wooden Play Food and Cooking Sets to Go With Your Kid’s Wooden Play Kitchen

I’ve thought way too much about play kitchen accessories over the years, but my research has paid off.

Cara Strickland

Feb 28, 2023

15 Wooden Play Kitchens That We Absolutely Love

Classic and good-looking, these play kitchens are made to last for years.

Cara Strickland

Feb 27, 2023

This Kitchen Unitasker Does One Thing So Well, I’m Never Going to Give It Up

I don’t care that it does only one thing, I love that it does that one thing so very well.

Cara Strickland

Feb 8, 2023

I Tried Everything to Fix the Brown Hard Water Stains in My Toilet — Then I Finally Found a Solution!

I couldn’t believe that this trick actually – truly, completely! – worked.

Cara Strickland

Jan 24, 2023

I Wish I Could Use This Diaper Subscription Forever

These diapers are hailed as the "yoga pants of diapers," which spoke to me on a very deep level.

Cara Strickland

Jan 23, 2023

The Best Toddler Bed Mattresses

They're growing up, and so is their mattress.

Cara Strickland

Jan 18, 2023

Latest Stories

Should I Get a Weighted Blanket For My Child?

We asked an occupational therapist.

Cara Strickland

Jan 12, 2023

I Stopped Folding My Daughter’s Clothes, and Now They Actually Get Put Away

I am clearly the only one who cares, but she’s the only one who needs to find what she’s looking for most of the time.

Cara Strickland

Dec 21, 2022

The 25 Best Toys from Maisonette

Maisonette always has great kids' gift ideas.

Cara Strickland

Nov 18, 2022

The 24 Best Toys from The Tot

It was hard to narrow it down, but we managed.

Cara Strickland

Nov 18, 2022

12 Toddler Bunk Beds Just Right for Little Kids

They'll grow with your child, too!

Cara Strickland

Nov 8, 2022

The Best Toys for Young Kids with ADHD

ADHD is very much NOT a one-size-fits-all, but drawing from my own experience, here are some ideas that will hopefully hit the mark for your little one!

Cara Strickland

Oct 31, 2022

These 15 Kids’ Storage Beds Have Hidden Depths

Hideaway spots for extra clothes, toys, or just small treasures.

Cara Strickland

Oct 4, 2022

11 Cute and Cozy Toddler Bedding Sets

We've got all the tot-sized bedding basics, from sheet sets to adorable duvets, blankets, even a toddler-sized weighted blanket!

Cara Strickland

Sep 29, 2022

12 Animal-Themed Wallpapers That Will Make Your Child’s Space Come Alive

From cute to dramatic, and everything in between.