Things that make you go hmmm. This past year saw some pretty amazing, innovative, and seriously game-changing products for moms and tots; great new toys, new baby carriers, and of course the ever-important new strollers. Amidst all the good, there were definitely some — er — questionable products to hit the market in 2011. Keep reading for 10 items that definitely left us scratching our Read more

In certain circles like Tinseltown, there's been a bit of a baby boom. While lots of folks outfit their bundles of joy in traditional garb, there are quite a few items on the market ranging from the ridiculous to the outrageous that are sure to make an infant the center of attention — for better or worse. Check out our roundup and be forewarned, the products are not for wee wallflowers! Read more

For every lifesaving mommy product on the market there's another one that makes moms wonder: Are you kidding me?! I've put together some of my favorite, mind boggling, cringe-inducing and playgroup diving products. Check out the lineup. I dare you. Read more

Department stores, big-box retailers, and chain shops are great for stocking up on kids clothes, but indie shops are the best bet when you want to add some pizzazz to your lil one's wardrobe. Designer, eco-friendly, and luxury lines can often mean higher price tags than you'll find at Baby Gap (which we also love, by the way), so now's the time to shop the following five online children's stores. Read more

Will you be my Valentine? Valentine's Day for tots doesn't have to be an expensive, complicated, time-consuming affair. Most parents and educators believe in an all-or-nothing approach when it comes to handing out Valentine's Day cards in school — meaning you make one for every kid, or for none at all, so no one's feelings get hurt. Keep reading for five easy DIY Valentine's Day cards that the Read more

Winter isn't exactly the most popular time to take a trip to Chicago, affectionately known as the Windy City — actually for its political blowhards, but it could also be for those frigid Winter winds. But if you're willing to bundle your family up, braving the elements can be a ton of fun. Plus, during the colder months, you'll find great deals on hotels with prime locations — we're talking Read more

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt strolled through LAX with their good friend Jimmy Kimmel and his girlfriend Molly McNearney on Tuesday. The foursome all stopped to get cash out before their trip, perhaps off to spend New Year's Eve together somewhere. John and Emily spend some holidays back East with his family in Boston, though this Christmas may have been celebrated at home in LA. Jimmy had his Read more

Parents with curious young ones quickly realize that what's yours — including your iPhone and iPad — is also theirs. But, hey, sharing is good (right?), especially when you stock your technology with kid-friendly apps guaranteed to keep your tot entertained for hours, or at least wait for the doctor, fold the laundry, or chat with your bestie. Check out our 20 must-have kid apps for 2011, Read more

Happy Thanksgiving! The smell of turkey in the oven and the sound of football on TV can only mean that the Thanksgiving feast is about to begin! We're grateful for you, our readers, the whole year through and wish you and your families a wonderful holiday! Once the meal is through, and your dishwasher is humming, a mama's thoughts often turn to all of the leftovers crowding her fridge. Don't Read more

You've wrangled an invite to Beyoncé's baby shower, so now what? Whether you're actually shopping for a celebrity or just a friend who appreciates the finer things in life, finding a gift to satisfy tots at the top of the wealth stratosphere is no easy task. What do you get the kid that's got everything? These 13 luxurious gifts for kids fall way beyond the budgets of most people, but it sure is Read more