February 2026: The Perfect Calendar, the Brutal Cold, and the Tiny Clay Heart That Made It All Worth It

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A perfect February, frozen pipes, clay earrings, and a whole lot of gratitude Have you looked at a calendar this month? No, seriously. Go look. February 2026 is one of those rare months where the calendar looks like someone designed it on purpose. It starts on a Sunday, ends on a Saturday, and every single day of the week appears exactly four times. A perfect rectangle. No spillover. No awkward gaps. Just four clean weeks of organized bliss. The internet is calling it a "Perfect February," and the last time this happened was 2015. The next one won't come around until 2037. So yeah, soak it in. This is the most visually satisfying calendar page you'll see for over a decade. And honestly? As a parent navigating this chaotic, beautiful, exhausting life—I'll take any bit of perfection I can get, even if it's just a calendar. Happy Valentine's Day (From the Craft Table) Valentine's Day landed on a Saturday this year, which meant we actually had ...
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Keeping the Kids Entertained!

Hey Hello BUBS Family,

Fall Break

Last week was something else, wasn’t it? For those of you in New Jersey, you know exactly what I’m talking about Jersey Week! With the public schools on break, the kids were home, full of energy, and ready for non-stop action.

We tried to pack the week with fun and creative activities, but I’ll be honest—it wasn’t always easy! We hit up some awesome museums in NYC (the dinosaurs were a hit!), tackled a few home projects, had playdates with friends, and even explored some new playgrounds. Despite our best efforts, there were definitely moments when we thought, What else can we do?

How did you all make it through the week? Any fun activities or tricks to keep your kiddos entertained?

How’s the Season Treating You?

Now that Jersey Week is behind us, how’s the rest of the season shaping up for you? Are you soaking up the fall vibes or already feeling the holiday hustle? Whether it’s tackling sports schedules, school projects, or just getting through the day, I’d love to hear what’s been working for you. 

Updates to Hello BUBS: I Need Your Thoughts

With the break behind us, We’ve been diving back into Hello BUBS and working on some updates based on your awesome feedback. Here’s a little peek at what’s new:

1. Simpler Navigation: We’ve cleaned up the layout to make browsing and managing listings feel effortless.

2. Favorites Upgrade: Saving and managing your favorite items is now even easier. If you’ve tried it out, I’d love to know what you think!

3. Better Search Tool: Finding items is faster and more intuitive now. Give it a spin and let me know if it’s working for you!

4. Revamped Listing Page: Creating and editing listings just got a big upgrade.

Your feedback means everything to me, and it’s what drives these improvements. If you haven’t already, please check out the latest version of the app, try out these updates, and let me know what’s working and what could still use some tweaking.

Thanks for being part of this journey and helping to make Hello BUBS better with each update. Let’s keep building together!


Here’s to a great rest of the season,

— The Hello BUBS Team

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