The absolute best thing we bought for lazy — and happy! — weekend mornings {issue 66}

Plus, my number one piece of advice for getting kids out the door in the mornings.

January 6, 2022 No. 66 How's everyone holding up? We'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the troubled state of the world due to increases in COVID cases — along with our own anxieties for our little ones. We're sending you peace and moments of calm, where you can grab them. — Thao     The Absolute Best Thing We Bought for Lazy — And Happy! — Weekend Mornings No matter how uber-busy your family is Monday–Friday, weekend mornings are when there's a welcome break in the action. Your family gets to chill your way, whether that means whipping up an extra-carbolicious breakfast or setting up a play zone so wildly fun you buy yourself a few extra minutes of sleep.   While having a lazy Saturday doesn't require any special equipment, stocking up and thinking ahead might help you enjoy that slice of family-self-care time even more. To give you some thought-starters, we asked parents for their favorite finds that make lazy mornings that much better. read more > cubby ❤️ Allbirds, the cult favorite footwear brand, now offers the coolest slip-on sneakers for kids. The kicker (heh)? They are machine-washable.     live     11 Expert-Approved Toddler and Big-Kid Beds — And Tips on How to Pick the Right One Everything you need to know about buying your child's first real bed. read more >     The Easiest and Best Ways to Get Rid of These 5 Household Stains From "art" on walls down to pesky food stains on carpets, we've got solutions to life's little messes. read more > eat     My Grandma's Movie Night Tradition Involves Two Out-of-the-Box Treats That I Make for My Family Today Both treats are ridiculously easy and involve a tiny handful of ingredients. read more >     5 Food Rules Italian Families Swear By I traveled across the world and learned so much about how family dinner works in Italy! read more > play     5 Little Things I Learned Living Abroad — And How I'll Continue to Use These Lessons Back Home From the strictly practical to the aspirational: Here are my best takeaways! read more >     10 Brilliant Activity Rugs That Help Your Little Ones Learn and Play Themed, reversible, and wipeable — these fun mats serve double duty as toys AND decor. read more > cubby finds: awesome bookends marble clouds dome Fenestra Terrazzo ask maxwell I'm in the market for a new rug for the kitchen, but I need something that's durable and will stand up to lots of kid-spills and foot traffic. Do you have any rug-shopping tips? — Alice Dear Alice,   I've got the perfect solution for you and you couldn't have done this so well when I started Apartment Therapy back in 2004. Since then the design and manufacture of indoor/outdoor rugs has absolutely taken off and I find they are the best solutions for high traffic areas like the kitchen — especially with food mess added in.    read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) Superhero Zoom Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE