Kids' fads and crazes: 'But Dad, everybody has one!'

At the beginning of the school year, Benjamin Thomas, an 8-year-old who lives in Magnolia, came home with a Silly Bandz a friend had given him and he told his dad he wanted more. Timothy Thomas, Benjamin’s dad, is no stranger to toy and game crazes. As a former employee of Wizards of the Coast, t

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Cool new gadgets for kids

There are times when you have to wonder what people in the consumer electronics industry are thinking. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show is a good example. I thought I’d seen everything when one exhibitor demonstrated a $39 device that tidies up iTunes libraries and another offered a new line of

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10 great Mother's Day cards featured on Etsy

Looking for the perfect card for Mother's Day? Be sure to check out these ten beautiful, handmade Mother's Day cards featured on Etsy -- we promise she won't be disappointed! And most importantly, Happy Mother's Day from the ParentMap family to yours!Also not to be missed in Mother's Day goodness: 1

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10 eco-friendly toys for kids featured on Etsy

Looking for some eco-friendly, non-toxic toys for your tot? With Earth Day right around the corner, we couldn't have asked for a better time to check out Etsy's selection of "green" toys for kids. Read further for our top 10 picks that your eco-conscious little one will love this spring. Happy 41st

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20 Easter basket goodies featured on Etsy

Finding fun Easter basket goodies each year can be tough -- especially if you're hoping to cut back on the sweets. For this Easter, we decided to check out Etsy before hopping in the car and we found some really amazing Easter gift ideas. Read further for plenty of homemade Etsy goodies that are gre

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Hundreds more money-saving tips

Our writers went nuts for this story! Here are hundreds more tips that we couldn't squeeze into print! See the first 101 tips and tricks here! SHOP Shop bots, price alerts, coupon codes and little-known outlets: Here are dozens of our area’s best-kept shopping secrets. 1. Me 'N Moms consignment s

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15 Nursery Must-Haves Featured on Etsy

We've searched Etsy high and low for the best of the cute in all things nursery and baby gear... and believe us when we say, there is plenty of good stuff to choose from! We also recommend checking out Etsy Kids for homemade awesome items --  it's a seasonal A to Z shopping guide for Etsy stores tha

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Creating a No-Waste Nursery for Your Baby

Know this feeling? You buy that big-ticket item that you know you need for your baby's nursery, only to watch it collect dust in the corner. These days, fewer of us have the luxury of buying unnecessary things, and a more conservative approach to preparing for baby is better for the planet, too. So

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