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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love—it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the love that makes a family special, in all its unique and beautiful forms. At Make It Cute, we believe in the power of play to bring families closer together. Our sustainable indoor playhouses create a space where children’s imaginations can flourish, where they can build memories with siblings, parents, grandparents, friends and chosen family. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, we’re thrilled to partner with OurShelves, a brand that champions diverse and inclusive stories for children. With their help, we are making a special delivery to the Make...

At Make It Cute, we’re passionate about creating safe, sustainable products for your family’s playtime. But have you ever stopped to think about how plastics impact your family’s health, especially your little ones? The latest research from EARTHDAY.ORG’s Babies vs. Plastics report sheds light on the hidden dangers of plastics in our everyday lives and why now is the time to act. Plastics: A Growing Concern Did you know that over 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, with most of it used just once before being discarded? Unfortunately, much of this plastic doesn’t disappear — instead, it...

By Alli Harper, Founder of OurShelves I’m Alli, the founder and owner of OurShelves, an expert-curated diverse children’s book box service and advocacy effort. I started OurShelves because my kids have two moms, and it can be much too hard to find high-quality books that feature LGBTQ+ families like ours and also the many other racially and ethnically diverse, neurodiverse, disabled, feminist, and other kids and families who remain under- and misrepresented. Books are one concrete way we can cultivate our values of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, joy and fun with our children, especially during this critical time. Our...

This winter, our sustainable children's brand Make It Cute has been making waves in the media. From being spotlighted in thoughtful gift guides to celebrity endorsements and design features, Make It Cute has captured hearts and headlines alike. Here’s a roundup of our recent press coverage – proof that everyone’s talking about the eco-friendly children’s brand that’s redefining sustainable childhood joy. POPSUGAR’s Gift Guide for 2-Year-Olds Make It Cute earned a coveted spot in Popsugar’s ultimate gift guide for 2-year-olds. Highlighting sustainable toys and products that are not only fun but also developmentally enriching, the guide celebrates items that kids...