It’s gift guide time, curated by Arlo Mitchell Mindell. This list mixes toys Arlo already loves with items still on his Christmas list. We limit the number of presents Arlo receives each year and try to focus our resources on gifting other families in need, so these suggestions are meant to inspire both thoughtful purchases … Read more

We don’t have a lot of dedicated play space in our home, so we’re selective about which toys come in and which stay. Arlo isn’t obsessed with toys in general — he’s more interested in toys that belong to other kids — but a handful of items have become favorites over the past year. These … Read more

Almost everyone knows someone who loves to cook, bake, or entertain (sometimes all three). This gift guide is for them. Each item here is both beautiful and practical—an ideal combination for anyone who spends time in the kitchen. Browse these thoughtfully chosen gifts for home chefs and bakers to find something perfect, useful, and unique. … Read more

I have a fun Friday treat: another food-inspired costume, this time a gumball machine! Credit goes to my talented friend Juli—better known as The Garter Girl and founder of United With Love—who made this adorable costume for her daughter Amory. Juli is an excellent seamstress and whipped this up quickly. She provided the full tutorial … Read more

It’s fringe time for this week’s second DIY project from Kellyn’s rainbow birthday party! This simple vertical fringe garland is short, colorful and perfect as a backdrop or dangling from a party sign. It pairs beautifully with a larger fringe garland for layered texture — you can never have too much fringe at a celebration. … Read more

I’m knee-deep in glitter over here! I don’t use glitter year-round, so when the holidays arrive I go all out. Here’s the first of several sparkly projects: DIY glitter party hats for the holidays. I was sent a box of Mod Podge products to try, and since it’s the best adhesive for glitter, I put … Read more

Have you tried Pocky? Our team was excited when they reached out—Pocky is a nostalgic snack for many of us. We wanted to turn our favorite Strawberry Cream Pocky into a bright, summery dessert, and white chocolate Pocky bark was the perfect idea. Using the cream-covered biscuit sticks gives the bark great texture and color. … Read more

I mentioned on a previous post that I had a pile of leftover bows from a recent project. Today I’m sharing a simple, budget-friendly craft: a DIY Christmas bow backdrop. This quick project uses inexpensive stick-on gift bows and poster board to create a festive backdrop perfect for holiday photos, thank you cards, or a … Read more

Confession: I take shortcuts with holiday projects—and that’s perfectly fine. The season gets busy quickly, and when a ready-made piece can save time without sacrificing style, I’m all for it. Case in point: this oversized Christmas bow tree topper. It looks adorable on a faux tree and adds instant holiday charm with minimal effort. I … Read more

A few weeks ago we made a spontaneous trip to the Venice Canals with our son Arlo. The canals are special to us—it’s where our best friends got engaged and we were part of the surprise—yet it was Arlo’s first visit. He immediately fell in love with the place: running across the little bridges, watching … Read more