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Lessons in gratitude for the holidays or any day | Spawned Episode 264

Lessons in gratitude for the holidays or any day | Spawned Episode 264

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

This week, we’re taking a little break to catch up on all of the things (anyone else feeling overwhelmed?) by sharing a Spawned podcast episode from a couple of years ago with a message we could all use right now. Back in 2019, author Nancy Davis Kho, shared how...
Pandemic fails, data-driven parenting, and how to make better decisions for your family, with author Emily Oster | Spawned Podcast episode 262

Pandemic fails, data-driven parenting, and how to make better decisions for your family, with author Emily Oster | Spawned Podcast episode 262

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

In the course of our parenting lives, we make a whole lot of decisions, so when I read Emily Oster’s most recent book The Family Firm, which offers a very smart, data-driven method to decision making, I really wanted to chat with her on our Spawned podcast. But...
4 ways to get your kids involved in vacation planning… and why you should.

4 ways to get your kids involved in vacation planning… and why you should.

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

I’ve always had my kids involved in vacation planning. In fact, we voted on our first official family road trip from a power point presentation my son did after researching three locations, and they’ve been involved in some capacity ever since. And well,...
The benefits of Minecraft for kids, with author Delilah S. Dawson | Spawned Episode 259

The benefits of Minecraft for kids, with author Delilah S. Dawson | Spawned Episode 259

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

If your kids are like our kids, they are obsessed with Minecraft. Still! Kids of all ages are loving this game, and well, let’s just say, it’s here  to stay. That’s why we were so glad to welcome former Cool Mom Picks associate editor, now New York...
How to make change in the world, without losing your joy: A chat with author Karen Walrond | Spawned Episode 258

How to make change in the world, without losing your joy: A chat with author Karen Walrond | Spawned Episode 258

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults, Podcast

We know that over the last few years in particular, many of us have felt extra activated to help make change in the world. But if we’re honest, engaging in activism can be exhausting and at times, soul sucking. Well, our good friend, life coach and author Karen...
Meet Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, the author and illustrator duo behind Hello, Star

Meet Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, the author and illustrator duo behind Hello, Star

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

It’s probably no surprise that I’m a big children’s picture book fangirl, considering I’ve got my own children’s picture book coming out in late 2023, so when I got the opportunity to interview Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti...
The Schitt’s Creek Monopoly game is simply the best… at least as far as Monopoly games go.

The Schitt’s Creek Monopoly game is simply the best… at least as far as Monopoly games go.

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media, Toys + Playthings

If you’ve been missing your “Ew, David!” fix, or Moira’s capacious vocabulary (see what I did there?), I give you the ultimate family game night board game: The brand new Schitt’s Creek Monopoly game. Let’s just say that if you are...
How Ada Twist, Scientist is making STEM more accessible to girls | Spawned Episode 253

How Ada Twist, Scientist is making STEM more accessible to girls | Spawned Episode 253

by Kristen Chase | Books for Kids, Entertainment + Media, Podcast

In a very exciting first for Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we chat with aerospace engineer, Keji Sojobi, who is a part of the new book-to-TV adaptation of the very popular Ada Twist, Scientist. We love how she’s working to make STEM more accessible to girls,...
Hair accessories to make growing your hair out a little easier

Hair accessories to make growing your hair out a little easier

by Kristen Chase | Fashion, Style + Beauty

I decided to grow my grey hair out a couple of years ago, but a couple of months ago, I decided to get my hair down past my shoulders, a place it hasn’t been in a very, very long time (I’m definitely a short bob kind of girl). One of the reasons I tend to...
How to grow your grey hair out, without pulling it all out in the process.

How to grow your grey hair out, without pulling it all out in the process.

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics, Style + Beauty

A couple of years ago, at the ripe young age of 43, I decided to grow out my grey hair. I got tired of the every few week hair coloring bill, and figured I could save the money and the chemicals and just own it. I’m not saying it was an easy decision. Thanks to...
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