Should I Share My Ice Cream? (Elephant and Piggie Series)

The obsession with Elephant and Piggie, best friends who star in a series of books by Sesame Street veteran and Pigeon provider Mo Willems, runs deep in my household. To give you an idea: Most mornings, the first thing my 3½-year-old says to me is, “I’m still Elephant, and you’re still Piggie.” When she sees […]

We’ve all heard the advice that often the most satisfying gifts are experiences—trips to see places and do things with loved ones and friends. But what do you put under the tree so the kids know their gift is a future outing? Pair it with a book that matches the adventure, and extend the experience […]

Many picture books feature a veritable smorgasbord of yummy food, from crowd-pleasing tacos to delectable donuts. It’s only natural to want to satisfy these literary-inspired cravings, while also feeding your kids’ hunger of reading. Serve up some fun book-themed snacks and watch them quickly disappear as your little bookworms happily nourish both their bodies and minds. Starting […]

Ice cream is cold, delicious, and absolutely the best thing you can eat almost any time of year. Whether in a cone, or a cup; plain or with sprinkles; chocolate or chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, ice cream is as varied as the people who enjoy eating it. Even on a day that’s too cold for […]