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You may have heard of a Digital Detox or intentionally taking a break from digital devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, or television, specifically regarding social media for teens and adults. This practice, which, according to Well.org, has numerous benefits, is becoming more commonplace among those who are trying to reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities. Unplugging from devices improves human connection and has many benefits regarding brain function, including decision-making skills and overall focus.  As a society, we know that families have become more reliant on screens in their everyday lives. Whether using a computer during your...

By now we are all aware that our actions have an impact on the world around us. What we do as individuals or families has a ripple effect on our communities and, more broadly, the health of our planet. Sustainable shopping, or making informed and intentional decisions about purchases to ensure what you’re buying is made without exploiting the planet, is one-way individuals and families can make a big difference in the overall health of our planet. Children are never too young to be exposed to conversations about making sustainable shopping choices for their families. The more they overhear these...

  Spring is here and with Easter around the corner, we have made family fun easy with this DIY Decorating Idea that your whole crew can enjoy! At Make It Cute, we love to inspire creativity and family fun during playtime. Our indoor playhouses are versatile play spaces that children love to use to explore and create. Whether a child is constructing a tower inside the playhouse or creating a magical world just outside of it, we love that there is no right or wrong way to play. In addition to the open-ended play that our playhouses naturally lend themselves...

We’ve teamed up with our friends at EARTHDAY.ORG to share some information about the problem with plastics and how we can all do our part to protect the planet. Plastics are everywhere, and that’s because 9.1 billion tons have been produced in the U.S. since plastic was first introduced back in the 1950s. In 2022, over 440 million tons of plastics were produced globally, and that is set to triple by 2060. The vast majority of all plastic ever produced has never been recycled, but instead is either dumped into landfills or makes its way into our oceans – where...