Living room with a blue rug, wooden shelves filled with books and toys, a guitar, and a play kitchen set.
150-Plus Presidents’ Day Kids and Family Deals to Shop Right NowFamily Homes
Keep checking, more deals are added daily!
Feb 15, 2026
I Miss the Foldable Classroom Valentines of the ’90sToys & Play
A case for a simpler Valentine's Day.
Feb 11, 2026
15 Sweet Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids Under $20 (That Aren’t Candy)Toys & Play
There’s something for babies to teens!
Jan 26, 2026
20 Cool Toys and Gifts for 9-Year-OldsToys & Play
20 gifts to fit a range of budgets — each promising to delight and engage any 9-year-old on your gift-giving list!
Dec 12, 2025
27 Fantastic Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who KnowToys & Play
Every single one encourages fun and play, which is exactly what five-year-olds want.
Dec 9, 2025
19 of the Best Experience Gifts for Kids and FamiliesToys & Play
Running low on time and tired of all the STUFF? We've got some great last-minute, low-clutter gift ideas for kids and families.
Dec 5, 2025
The 14 Best Tonies to Buy, According to My 5-Year-OldToys & Play
And he’s very picky.
Nov 20, 2025
24 Mini Stocking Stuffers for $5 and UnderToys & Play
Honestly, you might want several for your own stocking.
Nov 10, 2025
9 Doable (and Fun!) Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids of All AgesToys & Play
Chocolate painting, heart-shaped sun-catchers, scavenger hunts, and more themed activities to while away the chilly days.



Feb 13, 2025
The Simplest 5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies to Bake with KidsKid Food
So deliciously easy that even the little ones can pitch in.



Dec 12, 2024
The 5-ingredient Sugar Cookie I Bake Every Year — Plus 5 Easy Ways to Make Them Look SpecialKid Food
One cookie, five ways. You won't need another cookie this holiday season!
Dec 11, 2024
Our Top 16 Picks for a Fun (Yet Simple!) Easter BasketFamily Homes
Because, really, what is the Easter basket without a chocolate bunny?
Mar 13, 2024
The Most Delicious Thing We Eat On Christmas Morning, According to 11 ParentsKid Food
Overnight stratas, French toast, and breakfast charcuterie boards.
Dec 18, 2023
We Want You To Steal These Christmas Morning Breakfast Traditions, Because They’re That GoodKid Food
Five ideas for the Christmas morning spread of your life — but one that's as fun and relaxed for you as it is for the kids!
Dec 18, 2023
I Read “A Christmas Carol” to My Daughter Every Year, and Now I’ve Recorded It!Family Homes
It's become a lovely tradition, and now it's on record!
Dec 12, 2023
How to Create an Easy, Beautiful Thanksgiving Table — With Help From the Kids!Family Homes
A few simple touches — and a fall walk — are all it takes to create a heartfelt (but easy!) Thanksgiving table. Bonus: the kids can absolutely help.
Nov 21, 2023
5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Toddlers and Little KidsFamily Homes
Including an awesome idea to put family photos in a vintage viewfinder!
Jun 16, 2023
20 Little (Non-Food) Gifts for Kids’ Easter Baskets This YearToys & Play
Bunny-themed toys, miniature games, activities, and more to light up their eyes on Easter morning.
Mar 10, 2023
How To Make the Absolute Best French Toast CasseroleKid Food
Your New Year's Day celebratory breakfast plans are set. You're welcome!
Dec 29, 2022
How to Get Kids Who Are at Home to Help Pick up Around the HouseFamily Homes
This keeps us from being distracted by the mess and constantly frustrated.
Dec 29, 2022
The Best Hostess Gift to Give Your Friends With KidsFamily Homes
Wine and flowers are lovely, but really, this gift would be the most helpful.
Dec 14, 2022
I Tried 12 Gingerbread House Kits — These Are the Ones I’ll Buy AgainKid Food
Including winners for best-tasting, kid-friendly, and most unexpected design.
Dec 6, 2022
10 Kids Reveal the Best Holiday Gifts They’ve Ever ReceivedToys & Play
From the coolest Nintendo Switch accessory to a rideable unicorn on wheels, these littles give you the inside scoop on their favorite gifts.
Nov 12, 2022
20 Gifts Every Caregiver Will Absolutely LoveToys & Play
To the babysitters, grandparents, nannies, teachers, and more who have stepped up to keep our kids safe, supported, and inspired every day: You're rockstars.
Nov 9, 2022
10 Must-Have Hanukkah Gifts of the YearToys & Play
These are the Hanukkah gifts we’ve loved the most.
Nov 4, 2022
The Cool Aunt and Uncle’s Guide to Great Kid Gifts for Any AgeToys & Play
Want to be their very favorite? Try one of these fun new gifts!
Oct 29, 2022
Ask Maxwell: What in the World Do I Gift My Tween?Family Homes
I’ve always loved buying presents for my two kids, but now that my older daughter is 13, it’s hard. I’ve seen some of the things I’ve given to her end up in the bottom of her closet. What do presents even mean, at this rate? Emily(Good morning! I’m taking three weeks off for a little summer vacation, so I’m going back into the archive to share three questions that seemed very helpful this past year.
May 2, 2022
My Secret to a Fun, Stress-Free Valentine’s Day DinnerKid Food
It requires no additional ingredients, and involves the yummiest and most creative assortment foods for dipping. Go sweet or savory!
Feb 4, 2022
A Valentine’s Day Coloring Card for KidsToys & Play
In time for Valentine's Day, we have a coloring page for the littles that also folds up into a sweet card for their loved ones.
Jan 30, 2022
Two Simple Rules to Solve Your Holiday Decor Decluttering WoesFamily Homes
Rather than waiting until it's time to put it all back and bemoaning the amount of stuff you have that, once again, you didn't use, go through it now.
Dec 30, 2021
How to Store Your Artificial Christmas TreeFamily Homes
It's not in the box it came in.
Dec 30, 2021
6 Families Share Their Most Meaningful New Year’s Food TraditionsKid Food
Birthday cake, sauerkraut, and so many more special traditions from families.
Dec 23, 2021
Mac and Cheese Stuffing is a 2-for-1 Thanksgiving HitKid Food
Now, why didn't I think of that?
Dec 20, 2021
This So-Cal Style Home Gets a Soft, Festive Holiday MakeoverFamily Homes
For the holidays, Beth Sayler wanted her decor to add to their neutral, beachy color scheme, so she carefully selected items that matched the neutral colors and materials that felt natural to the beach vibe.
Dec 13, 2021
3 Fabulous Ways to Decorate Mini Christmas Trees for Under $15Family Homes
Whether you're decorating a big tree or a small one, let these affordable redos inspire you.
Dec 11, 2021
These Christmas-Decorated Hotels Are Utterly Magical — Here’s How to Get the Look in Your Own HomeFamily Homes
We rounded up the most festive and glam hotels to steal some decoration inspo for you.
Dec 7, 2021
The Cool, Personalized Stocking You Can Make with Kids from Recycled JeansToys & Play
It's got that retro flair — and is incredibly simple (no sewing required!). This is also a super-fun holiday activity with kids.
Dec 5, 2021
Hear Us Out: Thanksgiving Lasagna Is the Best Way to Use LeftoversKid Food
Choose greatness for your Thanksgiving leftovers. The best way to relive the glory of a loaded Thanksgiving plate is this towering lasagna stuffed with all good things.
Nov 26, 2021
15 Quick, Yummy Thanksgiving Breakfast IdeasKid Food
Start the holiday off right.
Nov 24, 2021
4 Easy Fixes to Ruined Mashed PotatoesKid Food
Whether your mashed potatoes are watery, lumpy, over-salted, or gluey, we'll show you how to fix them and make them delicious.
Nov 24, 2021
6 Fast Tips for Getting Your Kitchen Back in Order After ThanksgivingFamily Homes
(Image credit: Esteban Cortez) Preparing for Thanksgiving is by no means a one-day affair. If you’re hosting, you’ve been getting your house and kitchen ready, and spent days making lists, shopping, and cooking. Once the feasting is over, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cleaning up—and you shouldn’t have to! Here’s our fail-proof, get-it-done method for getting your kitchen back in shape so you can relax.
Nov 24, 2021
A Last-Minute Thanksgiving Cleaning ChecklistFamily Homes
On Kitchn: A Thanksgiving Dinner Outdoors (Image credit: Leela Cyd) Thanksgiving is almost upon us. And you’re hosting. If you started planning weeks ago, you’re in great shape to pick up and get to the real work of having guests and preparing a very special feast. If you’re only getting around to preparations now, don’t despair!
Nov 20, 2021
15 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes to Make in an Air FryerKid Food
It's the answer to more oven space *and* it makes the crispiest Brussels sprouts.
Nov 15, 2021
The Adorable Stocking Stuffer That’s Also a Medicine Cabinet EssentialToys & Play
It helps with ouchies and looks adorable in a stocking.
Nov 14, 2021
15 of the Best Target Holiday Items to Shop for the Merriest Season EverToys & Play
Pom-pom wreaths, holiday crafts, and even matching PJs — our favorite retailer in red has it all this season.
Nov 14, 2021
Every Single Thanksgiving Recipe You Could Ever NeedKid Food
From the essentials to the non-turkey mains, sides, pies, and even drinks to help plan a delicious holiday dinner.
Nov 13, 2021
Your Complete Guide to the Best Holiday Family Photos EverToys & Play
We tapped the pros (who happen to parents themselves) for their very best tips, from choosing a photographer, finding a location, and what to do with your lovely photos afterwards.
Oct 26, 2021
How My Family Celebrates Juneteenth (and Our Favorite Foods to Eat!)Kid Food
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. Juneteenth is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day,” marks the announcement of the ending of slavery in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. Widely celebrated in the U.S. and worldwide, it’s a perfect opportunity to share an important moment for African Americans with my two little ones.
Jun 14, 2021
The Perfect Easy Brunch Menu for Mother’s DayKid Food
It’s almost Mother’s Day and the world is still in transition. Some are beginning to see things slowly open up around them, while others remain hunkered down in quarantine. Yet the tradition of celebrating our mothers remains. It’s always been a sunny sort of holiday, and we think it’s more important than ever to lean into brightness.There’s no “usual” this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t honor the mothers in our lives.
May 5, 2021