by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Tips + Tricks
When we asked our readers about your favorite Gen Z slang words, the second most popular answer was low-key. But that’s only because the first most popular answer was what the heck are you talking about? So I reached out to my teens and their friends to put...
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
I’m so happy to be back with Alyse Levine, one of the foremost college counseling experts in the country, to continue our Insider Guide to the College Application Process. This week, we took a cue from you, our readers and listeners, who wrote in to ask what you...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion
Our friends at Able just extended their Memorial Week sale on all of their leather goods, accessories, and clothing that give back in meaningful ways. So of course…I browse. The one item that caught my eye instantly: The perfect striped summer canvas beach...
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
This week, I’m talking to #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer, fresh off his viral commencement address at The University of Michigan about empathy, transformation, growth, compassion, and…magic. (Were you thinking I’d be covering that...
by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts
The past few Father’s Days that we’ve celebrated, it seems more dads are finding the joys of practical Father’s Day gifts. Whether it helps him around the house, helps him master the WAH thing, lets him enjoy cooking more, or pampers him — just...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Gifts for Grads
While we’ve shared a lot of practical graduation gifts for high school students, some of us are a little more sentimental when it comes to our grads. If you’re searching for a heartfelt graduation gift for a special high school or college graduate,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
While our team did a great job putting together graduation gifts for high school seniors, and sharing gift books for grads of all ages, I just stumbled on one more super cool graduation gift I had to share: Personalized Squishmallows. (And here is where my 17-year-old...
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
In January, I interviewed Alyse Levine, one of the foremost college counseling experts in the country, about de-stressing the college application process. It was so well-received, that we’ve partnered to create An Insider Guide to the College Application...
by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts
We’re very excited about the new plant and flower gifts from our longtime fave last-minute gift source, Sugarwish. Because if you’re like me, sometimes you want to send same-day flowers or next-day flowers, but you don’t want to pay a huge premium...
by Liz Gumbinner | Gift Guides, Gifts for Grads
With high school graduation time coming up, I’ve been getting so many questions from friends about the best high school graduation gift ideas that kids will actually want. So I’ve been asking around, talking to my own teens, and the answer is most often,...
