Man, this weather -- such a tease. I hope that the transition into a new month brings warm temperatures and clear skies! And speaking of transitions, today is the last day of April so I wanted to share the best of the month; a collection of handy posts plus some really wonderful personal stories (and by the way, I'd love for you to submit yours!). Enjoy catching up on back reading over coffee or lunch or at the pickup line!

Cool Finds

• Jordana lip balm stains
• Mizuno wave prophecy
• 20 great board books for babies and toddlers

Family Issues:

• Lessons learned: the practice of kindness
• Lessons learned: sibling acceptance

Local:

• Local gems: Watertown
• Boston, city of love and strength
• April vacation mega-roundup (many of these venues offer great family programming year round)
• A very delightful spa party

Solutions:

• Tech decluttering solution: ecoATM
• Chair reupholstery tutorial
• 10 easy Easter egg ideas (bookmark this for next year!)

Travel:

• 11 essentials for traveling with kids

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Image credit: layering watercolor tutorial via Pinterest