While I think it's kinda weird to dress your kids like mini-me ALL the time … sometimes it's super cute. My husband and my daughter own matching orange crinolines, for instance.

This in mind, I bring you Supersweet Creations and their cute matching tie shirts. While the picture is of Dad and son (a hottie dad, at that!), I see no reason why Mom and spawn couldn't wear the tie shirts and look cute, too.

While were staying gender unbiased, lets also check out these cool retro apron sets for kid-and-parent cooking adventures from  Aprilforshee!

And as long as your still here, go look at the matching tutu set offered at TheGirlyPlace.

So, if there is a little girl in your life, you may have noticed that they are not too terribly bothered about modesty when wearing dresses and skirts. That's all fine and dandy of course — no shame issues need apply!

However, for many reasons, and especially at recess, Bloomers like this adorable pair from littlemave are a great solution.

These are perfect for the girl who likes dresses but still wants to hang upside down on the monkey bars or do cartwheels, or for the girl who thinks tights are itchy. These bloomers could make cute pants, too!

How awesome are these Star Wars finger puppets? SUPER WAY AWESOME, that is how much. 

I know a bunch of kids (and, um, adults really big kids) who would love these. And can you imagine the possibilities one could dream up? Chewbacca could come with your kids to the Doctor's office. Yoda could advise the eating of vegetables. Luke Skywalker could read bedtime stories. Wow.

But if Star Wars isn't your kid's thing, Littlefox71 has a ton of other way cute finger puppets, like Thomas the Train, Wizard of Oz, and your standard animals and stuff. So give your kids the finger.

Upon finding out that I am a queer mama, there are a number of common responses I encounter. As I don't have a sign advertising my "queerness" and veer towards the girly side of things (thus screwing up peole's weird ideas of what a queer girl should look like), I often come out after inquiries about my husband. (Because every woman with children clearly must have one of those, right?! That's a whole 'nother rant altogether.) This happens on a daily basis, from anyone to store clerks to other parents and caregivers at playgrounds.

Having kids makes you come out A LOT! I cannot lie – I get sick of coming out all of the time. It's inconvenient and anxiety-producing and awkward and taps into my own internalized crap. Not to mention that having to be the "educator" all of the time gets old pretty damn quick. But I owe it to my kids to be out and unashamed, so I try my best. (Some days are better than others).

I've encountered a number of reactions to my coming out…

Continue reading "Queer Parent 101" →

I mean seriously, does it get much cuter than this family, photographed by Philadelphia's Allebach Photography?

Looks like Mom and Dad aren't the only ones with bad-ass attitudes — that little guy up front is clearly ready to take on the entire world! For a few more shots of this great family, keep on reading!

Continue reading "Adorable rockabilly family" →

Want a warm, homemade, snuggly little hat for your wee ones that won't fall off their wee little head while you're in the midst of carting them to and fro, picking them up, putting them down etc? This Wool "won't come off" Baby Helmet is a terrific, easy DIY project that requires little sewing, a repurposed sweater and just a bit of time. Sounds like a win-win-win to me!

Future Craft Collective posted this free tutorial via the Craftzine.com blog for all you wonderful mammas and papas to try. If you want to get zany and customize it you could applique shapes on the outside portion, embroider your kid's name or attach baubles or even sequins! If you test it out, please post links to your pics for us to see!