Nicole Blades
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7 fantastic books for kids about Martin Luther King Jr. to help educate our younger children
Monday, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and his innumerable contributions to this nation’s history and advancement. Books for…
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Because Of Them, We Can: Where kids honor our Black History heroes, charmingly
To be honest, Black History Month is year round for me. As a black woman, especially one living in the…
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The end-of-summer bucket list: 9 fun, easy ways to get in some last-minute fun in August
Hey, wait a minute. Is that you, August? How did you get here so fast? I know I’m not the only one…
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Painting For Peace in Ferguson: A children’s book with a message of hope and community
This past Sunday, August 9, marked one year since the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent uprising in Ferguson,…
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Planning family resort vacations: 6 essential questions to ask yourself before you book.
So, you want to go to a resort with the fam on vacation? Lucky you. I just did it and I can…
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Cute, cozy, durable pajamas for kids: Our tried and true favorites. Let the snuggle party begin.
According to that rascal of a groundhog last week, it looks like winter will be sticking around the Northeast for…
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9 outstanding Black History Month books for kids of all ages
Black History Month is the perfect time for us to widen our scope on the lives of Black people in…
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American Museum of Natural History and J. Crew make history with cool science t-shirts
When I took my son to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC last summer, I realized that I’d…
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A twist on holiday photo cards that’s shiny and bright (and pretty darn neat)
Holiday photo cards have become such indelible parts of the season, they’re right up there with shiny wrapping paper, gift-giving,…