The Boy Scouts found themselves in the news again today. This time, the reports were thankfully free of scandal. In a unanimous decision, the Boy Scouts Club of America’s board of directors has moved to begin allowing girls to join. The decision won’t come into effect until 2018—when girls … [Read more...]
A Very Teen Halloween: Handmade Vs Store Bought Costumes
In the coming weeks, social media will be abuzz with celebrity Halloween incarnations—and don’t think your daughter hasn’t noticed too. While Hollywood’s finest are running around L.A in sexy, skimpy outfits (unless you’re Katy Perry and prefer a Cheetos costume), your tweens and teens will be … [Read more...]
Break On Through To the Other Side
A while back, my husband was combing an old external hard drive for a photo he needed and together we ended up falling down the rabbit hole of old pictures and video archives. There was so much footage of our older girls as tiny babies, cooing and gurgling and being all floppy and … [Read more...]
International Day of the Girl Child: October 11, 2013
Due to a lot of confusion and bad information, I feel like I spend 50% of my time online ranting about inequities and trying to explain that feminism is simply the belief that women are people and that all people are equal and deserving of autonomy and opportunity. That's it. It's not about cutting … [Read more...]
Girls Do This, Boys Do That
I have two boys, and I have lots of friends and family members who have girls, so there’s often an even representation at my house most days. I mention that because there is nothing better than watching and overhearing kids play together. From these play dates, I've noticed there are some subtle and … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – July 21st, 2013
Remember how I said we've embarked on The Summer of the Sundress? Well, we certainly have, but there are times when shorts just have to be the thing. I mean, really. And I got the child to acquiesce when we received these handsome green plaid cuffed shorts from a friend (the same lady who … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – July 16th, 2013
I tell you, it's The Summer of the Sundress for this little girl. I can barely get her into shorts at all. (She says she feels pretty in a dress. What can I say, really?!) Fortunately, I bought a few end-of-season sale items to put away for this year... in this case, we fell into the Gap. At … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – July 11th, 2013
Oh, Old Navy, you've done it again... this time it's an A-line cotton sundress, so simple in it's shape and design. I wasn't sure I'd love the bright floral - I worried it might be just... too damned bright - but against the grey-green background colour, this dress is a winner. Of course, those … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – June 6th, 2013
Nothing beats stripes in the summertime - especially in this mix of pinks, orange, yellow, and hits of purple and blue. Throw a cardigan on top on cooler days *ahem, June!* and pair with sandals, sneakers, or flip-flops, but even bare feet will do. It's easy machine-wash cotton, which wears well … [Read more...]
Wild and Free
My wild things: Each of them so vastly different, so beautiful in their own ways, so flawed, so growing, so lovely. I am blown away by the life that fills our home and I am so thankful for these crazy, rambunctious girls we get to call ours. … [Read more...]