There’s nothing like wrapping a child up in a big, cozy hooded towel after a bath on a cold winter’s night. That’s why hooded bath towels make great holiday gifts. Unfortunately, as my boys have gotten bigger I’ve learned that while large hooded bath towels for toddlers abound, it’s hard to find large hooded towels …

For years I’ve dreamed of making my own biscotti around the holidays, but it always seemed like a step above my cooking abilities. Come to find out, it is much easier than I expected and this chocolate-y biscotti is now a family favorite! Next round we are going to nix the nuts and try a …

Christmas means the kids are home from school and antsy to keep busy, and there’s no better way than to keep the little ones occupied than to make some fun Christmas arts and crafts! Crafting with your kids helps get their creative juices flowing,  and also gives you time to be in the moment and …

It has been pretty cold lately; single digits at night and teen degrees during the day. That means I wake up and can barely bring myself to leave my warm bed. But, with munchkins whispering about their hungry bellies, I must. So, I’ve turned to my trusty crockpot to provide a quick, warm meal to …

In the wake of all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday craziness, I keep hearing more and more about families choosing to simplify for the holidays. They’re opting to spend more time together, calm the gift frenzy and focus on the true meaning of the Christmas season. Sounds like a breath of fresh air, doesn’t …

The season of trimming trees, lighting menorahs, and singing Christmas carols is upon us. But it’s also a time when families come together to carry out their own unique traditions. We asked Baby Gizmo readers to share their favorite holiday traditions with us, and we are sharing some of our favorites with you! Perhaps they’ll …

This morning I was on FOX Good Day Chicago doing a “Kid Crafts to Use as Gifts” segment. Since TV segments are short, we couldn’t do full tutorials on how to make each craft. If you’d like to make one of the featured crafts this holiday, all the crafts are listed below with  links to full, in-depth …

If your kids are like mine, they want to give gifts to EVERYONE during the holidays. I love their kindness, but my budget can’t handle that much gifting. To save money but still encourage the kids’ thoughtfulness, we try to make some presents each year. Depending on how much time we have, we do everything …

All aboard! Each year, railroads across the U.S. roll out special holiday trains. They’re a fun and unique way for kids to meet Santa Claus, and they make a wonderful family holiday tradition! Here are 10 great options across the U.S. 1. Fillmore & Western Railway Company, Fillmore, CA: This railway has several holiday train options. …

Most holidays we celebrate are rooted in deep history, usually one that has grown and evolved over the years. Christmas time and winter traditions we hold dear are no exception. This year, my oldest is three years old and her excitement for Christmas is making our year extra magical. We’re starting traditions, reliving childhood favorites …

Christmas time means lots of decorations going up! My mom is famous for her Christmas decorations and every year I swear her house looks like a winter wonderland. Complete with a Christmas tree, garlands, wreaths, nativity scenes, you name it and she has it up in her house for the holiday season! Today I wanted …

Close to one million people travel to Catalina Island every year, and for good reason. The island is gorgeous and offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. Catalina is located about 22 miles south of Los Angeles, and you can get to the island by an hour long ferry trip from Newport …