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,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living
Calling all parents who have ever endured hours on a rock-hard stadium bench while attending their kids’ sports games. Or assemblies. Or graduation ceremonies. I discovered this portable, packable, reclining stadium seat on sale, and it’s a game-changer....
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
The Spawned Parenting Podcast is back and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I’m excited to get back to what I love most — helping us get through the ups and downs of parenting together, especially today when we all seem to need support more than ever. I...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living
Journaling is a proven self-care activity with meaningful benefits, and this beautifully packaged Self-Care Gift Box from Silk & Sonder is a lovely start that we’re so happy to have found. It includes a 30-day illustrated wellness planner filled with...
by Liz Gumbinner | Living
I shared Skura Style anti-microbial sponges when they first launched in 2018, and I’m still a subscriber who recommends them all the time. They are the best. B-E-S-T. As someone who hates housework, Skura Sponges actually make me like washing dishes, and believe...