Snow Days by Trip Shakespeare: Kids’ music download that’s not actually a kids’ music download
I’ve retired our collection of Christmas music for another year, but there’s one song that has been such a favorite wintery tune on my playlist for the past–gulp–25 years, that it will remain on heavy rotation until the first days of spring....
Free Christmas music for the kids: Santa Flying In Your Sleigh by Todd McHatton, our kids’ music download of the week
If your kids’ Christmas music playlist is already feeling worn out, we’ve got a great tune for you to check out, with the funky Santa Flying In Your Sleigh, by singer-songwriter Todd McHatton. And it’s free! The song contrasts a young child’s...
LA Christmas from Andrew and Polly: Kids’ music download of the week
We know that not all of us can expect a white Christmas, but most Christmas songs are definitely written for those of us who open to the door and realize, baby, it’s cold outside. But now you Southern Californians have your own holiday anthem from Andrew &...
Cool Hanukkah music for kids: Challah-lalala by Mister G, our kids’ music download of the week
If you’re searching for some cool Hanukkah music for the kids beyond Adam Sandler (though hey, we love that song), check out one of our favorite bilingual tunes of the past few years, Choco-lalala by Mister G. It’s gone kosher with its remake...
All That Krampus Wants by The Hipwaders: Kids’ music download of the week
You may know Dasher and Dancer, but only a few of us grew up with knowledge of der Krampus the horned creature in German folklore who kept kids in line way better than some elf on a shelf could ever do. But since the Krampus is about to get his own movie, we suspect...
John’s Jig by Ben Rudnick: Kids’ music download for St. Patrick’s Day
Need to put a little Irish pep into your step for St. Patrick’s Day? Download a copy of John’s Jig by Boston’s Ben Rudnick and Friends and your family will be dancing a jig to this fun instrumental in no time. With its quick-pace and excellent fiddle...
Love You by Sandra Dedrick: Kids’ music download for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for a fresh new song to play for your little sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, I have a gorgeously groovy new tune that has quickly worked its way into our hearts. With a very 60’s sunshine-pop sound, Sandra Dedrick’s Love You is...
Sorry Santa: Kids music download of the week
We’re pretty sure Santa is checking his list twice as the sleigh gets loaded with gifts, so it’s a little late for any of our kids to make amends if they’ve been just a wee bit difficult this year. But rather than threaten them with lumps of coal,...
Light by Lisa Loeb: Hanukkah music download of the week
With Hanukkah beginning this week, it’s a good time to download kids’ music and 90’s songstress Lisa Loeb‘s brand new song to have ready to play as you light your evening candles and enjoy the holidays with your family. Titled simply Light,...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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