The only thing better than a snuggly pair of pajamas on a cold winter night is knowing that somewhere a child in need is staying warm too because of your good deed. The Carter’s Pajama Program is back this year to help keep kids across the country stay warm and cozy this winter.

Carter’s is celebrating the 12th year of its partnership with the incredible Pajama Program. Now through Dec. 24, 2021, customers can make a donation in-store at any Carter’s location or online to provide kids everywhere the comfort of new jammies.

The Pajama Program is a national nonprofit organization that promotes and helps to provide a comforting bedtime routine for children in need. In addition to your own contribution, Carter’s its continuing its tradition of donating 100,000 pairs of PJ’s. Since the partnership, the brand has donated over 2 million pajamas!

To make your donation online, simply click the monetary amount you’d like to donate on the checkout page when you place your order.

If you plan to donate in store after picking up your kiddos own jammies, simply let the cashier know upon checkout.

—Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Carter’s

 

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Now that the summer is officially fading (sad, we know), it’s time to step up our fall decor game—what better decor style to channel than fan-favorite farmhouse chic? We took a deep dive into Amazon’s webiverse and found some pretty amazing deals and steals (a gorgeous pillow below is just $11!). So if you’re like us and want to spruce up your home with some autumn spirit (with a healthy bent towards white-washed items and natural fibers), check out the below and snag this fall decor that can be on your farm-inspired doorstep in two-days flat.

Ticking & Faux Leather Pillow

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Ticking (the durable blue and white stripe fabric traditionally found on mattresses and bedding) gets a modern update with a faux leather accent. Available in five colors, this 18" x 18" pillow is such a steal you can outfit an entire bench or sofa with these decorative cushions.

Buy it on Amazon, $11.

Set of Faux Potted Plants

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Quite possibly our favorite find on Amazon, these versatile faux potted plants come in a handy tray and work as a centerpiece (as shown above) for when you have guests over, or you can break up the set and use them to decorate around the house (and use the tray for collecting letters or wayward keys), or keep them together and put them in the windowsill—adding a touch of greenery to your life without the commitment of keeping something else alive. 

Get them on Amazon, $29.

Speckled Jug Set

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Collections are a farmhouse decor staple. Whether you want to add to a current collection or use these as your starter set, these multi-purpose ceramics can be filled with flowers from the yard or elegantly styled on a bookshelf.

This set of 3 is available at Amazon for $37.

Assorted Harvest White Artificial Gourds & Pumpkins

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This mix of white pumpkins and gourds will match any style of fall decor. Made from high-quality dense foam, the gourd and pumpkin set comes in an off-white color that can be kept as-is or be painted if you're super crafty! Can you ever have enough pumpkins come autumn? We think not.

Snag a box of 12 from Amazon for just $24.

Vintage Galvanized Metal Milk Jug Planter

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Rustic decor is at home during the fall season, and this galvanized metal milk jug is the perfect place to add some faux florals. Dried lavender, cotton buds, sprigs of eucalyptus or strands of berries would bring the perfect festive vibe.

This is currently on sale at Amazon, for $15 when you apply the coupon!

Faux Cotton Stems

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Nothing is more low maintenance than faux florals and these dried-cotton stems add the perfect amount of rustic and fall-inspired look while being neutral enough to match any style.

Purchase 15 bolls (8 stems) for $10 right now on Amazon.

White Washed Crates

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Stuff with blankets or pumpkins, or set in a corner for a fall vignette––these handy crates are both functional and decorative. 

Grab a set of three for $55 on Amazon.

Welcome Sign

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This wood sign hits all the farmhouse elements we love—a bit of rustic ribbon, some black and white buffalo check, a touch of fans eucalyptus that results in a warm welcome for family and friends.

Available on Amazon for $14.

Happy Harvest Pillow

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Soften up your fall look with some comfy and themed throw pillows. Whether you like buffalo check, solids or cute printed designs like this Happy Harvest farmhouse version, there are tons of pillow options to check out.

This 18" x 18" pillow is only $6 on Amazon.

Pip Berry Wreath

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Nothing says a change of seasons like a new wreath added to the front door. This grapevine and faux pip berry wreath can be personalized with your choice of ribbon and your choice of scent!

Get yours on Amazon for $87.

Gray & White Plaid Throw Blanket

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The return of fall means relaxing on the couch with a cozy blanket and a good book. This gray and cream plaid throw blanket is neutral enough to match almost any decor style while still giving off that warm feel.

Find this throw blanket on Amazon for $23.

Gather Welcome Doormat

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This durable, non-slip doormat made of coconut coir fibers is warm and welcoming for anyone that shows up at your door—and helps keep dust and dirt at bay. 

Purchase yours on Amazon for $20.

Can’t get enough of the farmhouse look? Check out more farmhouse decor finds on Amazon.

––Karly Wood with Andie Huber

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Ready to make your commute to school a bit more exciting? Waze, the popular navigation app, is collaborating with PAW Patrol for a fun new experience that turns each drive into a mission. It even includes navigation instructions from your kid’s favorite pups!

To celebrate release of PAW Patrol: The Movie, you can activate this new feature once you’re signed into Waze. You’ll be able to hear navigation commands from Chase, Marshall, Skye and Ryder. You can update your profile’s “mood”  to match one of the pups on your map. You’ll even be able to change your car’s icon to the show’s iconic police car, fire truck or helicopter!

As you negotiate the usual traffic and stoplights, you might even run into Mayor Humdinger and his pesky kittens. Fortunately, Waze makes it easy to find the fastest route to school (or Target).

The feature is only available for a limited time and you can activate it here. Or simply open the Waze app and click the PAW Patrol banner to get started. Time to make family drives paw-some!

––Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Waze

 

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As we ease out of summer and into fall, retailers everywhere are getting amped for warm weather duds. When it comes to Halloween, Old Navy is ready for the spooky season!

The retailer just launched the first round of Halloween pajamas, T-shirts and socks that will get your excited to scream boo! While clearly there is more to come, we couldn’t help but get excited at the products available so far. Keep scrolling to see our faves!

Gender-Neutral Snug-Fit Skeleton Graphic Pajama One-Piece for Kids

$29.99

Halloween Matching Graphic Pajama Set for Women

$39.99

Halloween Matching Graphic Pajama Set for Men

$39.99

Skeleton Graphic Hoodie & Sweatpants Set for Baby

$26.99

Minnie Mouse Halloween Tee for Women

$19.99

Gender-Neutral Ankle Socks 6-Pack for Kids

$12.99

––Karly Wood

 

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What’s on trend for the upcoming school year? Stitch Fix, the clothing delivery service, studied shopping data for kid clients and came up with a list of the hottest requests for 2021. From tie dye to loungewear, read on for the results!

Matching lounge sets have surged in popularity among the adult crowd and they’re big for kids, too. An overwhelming majority (87%) of kid clients want coordinated outfits, aka head-to-toe matching sets. And they want them to be easy to wear: the keyword “cozy” went up 65% over the last year. Stitch Fix is calling this combination “chillwear” and adding a new shopping category as a result.

Tie dye isn’t a passing trend for the kid crowd. Requests for the popping pattern at Stitch Fix were up 192% in the last year! In the world of graphic tees, messages around positivity and kindness or outdoor themes are the most popular.

Finally, sporty clothes are here to stay. Stitch Fix’s top 10 most-loved kid styles are all active brands, including Under Armour, Nike and Adidas. Activewear requests have gone up 68% from last year and requests for joggers are up a whopping 138%.

So when you’re making your back-to-school shopping list, don’t be surprised if you hear requests for sporty sets or tie dye. They’re on trend, but better yet, they’re comfortable for both study and play! And if you really don’t want to brave the crowds, you can use Kids Fix for affordable, styled clothes sent straight to your home.

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Stitch Fix

 

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There are ordinary dolls—then there are keepsake dolls. Piccolina, a brand dedicated to empowering today’s young children to become tomorrow’s leaders, has launched a new collection, Trailblazer Dolls. They celebrate heroic women in history, including Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie and Rosa Parks and they’re an heirloom quality edition to any playroom.

Each doll is 16″ tall and comes with removable clothing and accessories, as well as a matching drawstring bag. Jennifer Long, an artisan doll maker, designed and handmade each creation, and each designs is based off of the illustrations from various artists for the Trailblazer collection. And there won’t be any shortage of imaginative play, since each doll has an incredible, true backstory!

Piccolina is making the collection available in limited runs, so you may want to act fast to grab your child’s favorite historical character. The launch riffs off the company’s popular Trailblazer t-shirts, which feature colorful illustrations of real-life, inspirational women. There’s even matching mommy and me attire so you can get in on the fun!

At $98, the dolls are the perfect special gift for a birthday, Christmas or big milestone. The only issue might be choosing which one to buy!

––Sarah Shebek

Image courtesy of Piccolina

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New makeup alert! The queen of Malibu has just dropped a new makeup collection and it’s fit for any Barbie lover.

The Malibu Barbie x ColourPop collection has everything you need for a summer of sun and fun. From bright and silky eyeshadows to the biggest falsies we’ve seen, this collab is a must for hitting the beach in style.

photo: ColourPop

So what’s included? Barbie girls can get ready each day with:

  • Malibu Barbie Palette, a 15 pressed-pan palette
  • Three lipstick duos each with a LUX Lipstick and matching Lippie Pencils
  • Warm golden highlighter Beach Party Super Shock Highlighter
  • Exclusive Doll Lashes Falsies
  • Malibu Barbie Hand Mirror

Each product comes in signature Barbie pink packaging and is very affordably priced. You can purchase each one individually or the entire set for just $99! Shop the entire collection which starts at just $10 at colourpop.com.

––Karly Wood

 

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You’ll find rainbows and inclusivity for days in the new Target Pride collection! This year the massively popular retailer has launched the broadest product assortment ever (150 products) to celebrate Pride in style.

Whether you’re looking for matching family t-shirts, a rainbow cat house, or a fun pool float, you’ll be tempted to buy multiple pieces from this colorful new collection. Most items are $20 or less, so they’re inclusive in the price department, too.

This year’s collection is available in every store nationwide and online starting now through the end of June. Target aims to make it easy to celebrate Pride however you choose this year, or simply show solidarity with your loved ones.

Target is also marking 10 years of collaborating with GLSEN, an organization leading the movement in creating affirming, accessible and anti-racist spaces for LGBTQIA+ students. Today, GLSEN’s national network is more than 1.5 million strong, with students, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools.

Head to your local Target or shop target.com now for this limited-edition collection.

—Sarah Shebek

All photos: Courtesy of Target

 

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Why should your awesome girl power take a break when its bedtime? Now it doesn’t have to!

Piccolina has brought its fierce line of Trailblazing leading ladies into the most inspiring jammies yet. Not only can your littles catch some sweet z’s, but adults can get in on the action now with adult long johns!

Debuting in 2019, the Trailblazer line has since evolved into a roundup of majorly inspiring sweatshirts, face masks, adult tees, children’s long johns and finally adult long johns. You can grab a set of RBG, Frida Kahlo or Rosa Parks PJ’s and match your mini me in major gal pal style.

Made from soft, ribbed cotton, the adult long johns are available in sizes XS through XXL for $72. Coordinating kids options are available for 6-12 months through 14 for $46. You can find them all at piccolinakids.com.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Piccolina

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