About Stephanie Ganz
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The Best Kids’ Water Bottles, From Years of Hands-On Testing
Because it’s hot outside, and your kids need a good one.
Jul 23, 2025
How to Make Your Own Fruit Roll-Ups
You can forget the corn syrup and artificial colors.
Jul 22, 2025
The Best Suitcases for Kids (so You’re Ready for Summer Travel!)
Spending time in our favorite places and exploring new destinations are great reasons to pack up the suitcases and hit the road as a family. But family travel can present its own list of challenges. And just like any scenario in which I feel stressed, I find that the key to managing these potentially demanding situations is to make like a Boy Scout and “be prepared.
Jun 22, 2025
25 of the Best Kids’ Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
My picks for the smartest, funniest, warmest family-friendly shows on the platform.
Jul 9, 2025
The Best Non-Skid Step Stools for Kids (No Slipping or Sliding!)
From bathroom step stools to kitchen learning towers.
Jul 2, 2025
The Best Watches (and Other Cool Tools!) to Help Kids Tell Time
It’ll give them a boost of confidence.
Jun 24, 2025
6 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth for Pride Month (and Beyond)
It’s more important than ever.
Jun 11, 2025
The 22 Best Toys for 7-Year-Olds
Gifts that'll help them explore their imagination while learning more about the world around them!
Jun 17, 2025
The Best Blackout Curtains for the Nursery (Because You *Need* Your Baby to Sleep)
They really can help babies sleep better.
Jun 17, 2025
I’m Totally Sold on This Budget Baby Gym (It’s Cute and Cleanable)
Cute, portable, and easy to clean. What’s not to like?
Jun 6, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Potato Chips, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s a crunch thing.
Jun 4, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s “ultra-creamy” and “custard-like.”
Jun 3, 2025
We Asked 1,000 Parents to Tell Us the Best Humidifier for The Nursery, and The Winner Was the Easiest to Clean
The biggest selling point? Every part can go in the dishwasher.
May 30, 2025
The Coziest, Comfiest Sleeping Bags for Kids (Babies, Too!)
Ready for any and all weather!
May 21, 2025
15 One-Skillet Family Dinners
One pan, way fewer dishes.
May 19, 2025
12 Kid-Friendly Appetizers for a Friday “App Night” Dinner
It’s the perfect easy, fun dinner for a Friday night family movie night.
May 16, 2025
12 Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Meals (They’re Full of Protein and Fiber!)
A dozen recipes to keep everyone well-fed and happy.
May 14, 2025
The Best Way to Store Board Games
Arrange them by ROYGBIV, perhaps?
May 13, 2025
We Asked a Mattress Expert to Tell Us Which Crib Mattress Is the Best (and Why), and There Were 2 Top Choices
Breathable? Check. Safe materials? Check. Firm? Check.
May 8, 2025
The Best Disney+ Shows to Stream with Your Kids
There are some great ones on there.
Apr 28, 2025
My 10 Favorite Birthday Party Ideas for Kids (I’ve Tried Many!)
My 10 favorite birthday party concepts, whether you host them at a venue or at home!
Apr 8, 2025
12 Birthday Party Ideas for 13-Year-Olds
A few ideas to get the conversation started.
Mar 31, 2025
12 Birthday Party Food Ideas Kids Will Actually Eat
All the birthday party food ideas you could want, exclusive of sweets (that’s cake’s job!).
Mar 29, 2025
How to Host a Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget
After hosting nearly 20 kids’ birthday parties and attending countless more, I’ve learned a thing or two.
Mar 27, 2025
13 Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers
They'll love 'em.
Mar 20, 2025
20 Family Dinners Under $20
My family’s most well-loved, whole-table-pleasing dinners — and all under $20 a meal.
Mar 20, 2025
15 Family Dinner Ideas Under $15
Meals your kids will (hopefully, probably!) eat.
Mar 19, 2025
How to Wash Stuffed Animals
The stakes are high, we know. But it is possible.
Mar 17, 2025
The Best Zipper Sheets to Solve the Worst Bed-Making Task
You already know what we’re talking about!
Mar 6, 2025
The Best Mattresses for Kids, According to a Sleep Expert
We've got great advice (and recommendations!) for buying a big kid mattress that's just right for your kid.
Mar 5, 2025
The Complete Guide to Choosing Your First Big Kid’s Mattress
We've got great advice (and recommendations!) for buying a big kid mattress that's just right for your kid.
Feb 20, 2025
Is It OK to Let Your Kid Go Out Without a Coat?
While, ultimately, this discussion may be different for each family, here are some things to consider when making the decision.
Feb 7, 2025
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Starting at Just $1.25
For extra moments of joy during the holidays.
Dec 13, 2024
18 Great Gifts for Foodie Kids
They’ll help encourage and support a love for all things culinary.
Dec 12, 2024
20 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love YouTube
Gifts that’ll let them know you’re paying attention to what they care about.
Dec 12, 2024
19 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love History
Kids love a good story.
Nov 27, 2024
18 Great Gifts for Little Kids Who Love Music
So they can just let it all out.
Nov 27, 2024
18 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Craft
Just the thing for your favorite young painter, sculptor, jewelry maker, or fiber artist.
Nov 27, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Pasta, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s all about the texture.
Oct 25, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Cake Mix and They All Said the Same One
“It has a great bouncy texture that doesn't crumble.”
Oct 23, 2024
Once I Started Cooking Hot Dogs Like This, I’ve Never Grilled Them Again (It’s So Easy!)
I’ve never met a hot dog I didn’t like. There are so many ways to enjoy them, whether they’re slathered in creamy coleslaw, loaded with beef chili, or accented with mustards (plain and fancy). Hot dogs are always a welcome sight as far as I’m concerned.
Aug 29, 2024
My Kids Have Played with Dozens of Backyard Water Toys Over the Years — Here Are the Ones They Really Loved
Not all water toys make the grade. These totally do.
Jul 3, 2024