Trendspotting: Classic Childhood Nostalgia

They’re not just for kids–the classic characters of our youth like Snoopy and Peter Rabbit are back in style! From Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie dominating the summer of 2023 to fashion and home decor brands launching collections based on childhood throwbacks like Little Golden Books, Beatrix Potter, and Richard Scarry, what’s old is new again

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Ghoulish Gifts for a Sunny, Scary Summerween

Why wait until October to celebrate all things spooky? With the growing Summerween trend, Halloween fans can indulge in their favorite holiday in the the middle of the year with jack-o’-melon carving, sparkling pumpkin punch, and slasher movie marathons! First introduced by the hit Disney show, Gravity Falls, where the local townspeople celebrate Summerween on

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: June

June’s upcoming titles are full of can’t-miss pop culture moments! Relive Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour with refreshing, creative cocktails inspired by her greatest hits with The Eras Pour, then revisit the women that made the 2000s pop’s shiniest decade in Hit Girls. And kids can bring the movies home with Stitch titles like Birthday

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Backseat Must-Haves for Road Trips with Kids

Whether it’s to the beach, grandma’s house, or an awe-inspiring national park, the family summer road trip is a quintessential part of childhood. But as any parent knows, keeping children occupied for hours spent on the road can be a struggle. Activity books and backseat games are a great solution for entertaining kids without resorting

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Shop the Best Dad Gifts for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up on June 15! Celebrate all the hard-working dads, grandfathers, and uncles out there with our top picks for Father’s Day gifting. For punny dads who can’t resist a dad joke, sporty dads with season tickets to their favorite game, foodie dads who love getting creative in the kitchen, and more,

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Celebrate the Rainbow with Gifts for Pride Month!

Celebrate queer love, identities, and history in June with books and gifts perfect for Pride Month! Highlight queer culture and icons with books like The Art of Drag, The Queer Film Guide and Friends of Dorothy, or feature real-life queer love stories with feel-good books like LOVE: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality, Queer Love in

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50 Years of JAWS

Steven Spielberg made movie history (and scared generations of beachgoers) when Jaws hit theaters in June of 1975. 50 years later, the quintessential summer blockbuster about a man-eating shark off the New England coast is still a timeless, quotable classic. With a year of Jaws celebrations in the works, including theater re-releases and in-person tours

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May’s upcoming titles are serving up some impeccable summer vibes. Aquatic books like Nat Geo’s 100 Beaches of a Lifetime, DK’s My First Ocean: Let’s Dive In and Explore!, and the Oceanarium Postcard Box Set are perfect for breezy summer getaways spent by the water, while Campsite Games and Animals of the National Parks are

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