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Lots of moms like to think out loud and Hansel and Gretel does too. Following on the heels of our downloadable paper toys post, Fabulous Paper Art comes from the OnSugar blog Hansel and Gretel. Apple Tree, Pop up dollhouse, Funny Face, Wishboats These amazing paper art works can be found at Upon A Fold. Upon A Fold is a boutique business based in Sydney, founded by paper lover Justine. If you are Read more
Toy stores are filled with plenty of items that tots love to play with, but within hours, their thoughts and interests may move on to something newer and shinier. Rather than spend a fortune on playthings that will be discarded like yesterday's paper, why not consider offering them toys made from just that — recycled paper? The web is filled with downloadable paper toys that can be printed onto Read more
I know how you all love papercrafts, so when I found these super-cute, ice cream-loving guys while surfing the Internets, I had to pass them along to you. Free to download, these "Fold and Fun" characters are pretty easy to put together, as I did all three over the weekend. Goobeesta has even provided a blank cutout for you to design your own paper monster! Check it out here — get creative Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more
Kids tend to make toys out of the most amazing and unconventional items. One man's trash, is another kid's toy, so don't be so quick to throw out your empty boxes and containers these days. Box Play For Kids created a line of 100 percent recycled stickers ($4-$12) to fit over milk cartons, toilet paper rolls, and egg cartons, so lil ones can bring new life to what otherwise would be thrown away. Read more
"Getting through the holidays isn't always easy, especially when it comes to your relationship," admits sexual health expert Dr. Hilda Hutcherson. Despite the challenges, the director of the Center for Sexual Health at Columbia University and co-author of the new Seasons of Love ebook believes the holidays actually provide an opportunity to improve your relationship. We caught up with Dr. Read more
With the holidays upon us, we're inundated with gift-giving ideas that are supposed to wow the kids when they tear off the wrapping paper. Our mailboxes — both traditional and electronic — are so stuffed with catalogs packed with dolls, toys, and gear that it's hard to cull it down to a few great finds. That's where we come in! We've shown you our favorite gifts for tots of different ages, Read more
Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Soleil Moon Frye, Target's mommy ambassador, author of Happy Chaos, and mom to Poet, 6, and Jagger, 3. This week Soleil shares her tips on traveling with kids. I'm a huge believer in the importance of taking the occasional "time out" as a family and planning an escape to recharge and reconnect. Last year, Jason surprised me and the kids Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! We've tested and picked 15 Web sites we think are easy to use and will help you save money all year. Even if you don't end up buying online, it never hurts to find the best deals on the Web before you hit the stores. Then you can comparison shop and make better choices. We also list three smart-phone applications that will help Read more
Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Soleil Moon Frye, Target's mommy ambassador, author of Happy Chaos, and mom to Poet, 6, and Jagger, 3. This week Soleil shares her tips on bringing her kids into the kitchen. I'm a huge holiday person, and birthday celebrations are especially important to me. It's not about the presents — my favorite memories from childhood birthdays are Read more
