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#SaveThePostOffice: 7 thoughtful things you can mail to friends and family during quarantine

#SaveThePostOffice: 7 thoughtful things you can mail to friends and family during quarantine

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

Even before the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Postal Service (USPS) was getting hit pretty hard. And now, well, it’s worse than ever, with no bailout in sight. As you might have seen on social media with the #SaveThePostOffice hashtag, people are...
These customizable face masks help support families in need.

These customizable face masks help support families in need.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

With the CDC recommendations that we now where face masks in public, I made a few myself – no sewing involved! – and purchased a couple from a few local businesses who have pivoted their businesses during this Coronavirus pandemic. But when I saw these...
Gladskin offers quick relief from eczema, without all the harsh ingredients. And it worked for us!

Gladskin offers quick relief from eczema, without all the harsh ingredients. And it worked for us!

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

As a long time eczema sufferer myself, along with a now teen daughter who’s been battling it since she was a baby, I’ve tried and used my fair share of creams and lotions with the hopes of getting some relief. So, when I was introduced to our newest...
Here’s why we’ll be doing April Fool’s Day pranks with our kids tomorrow. Shhh, don’t tell them!

Here’s why we’ll be doing April Fool’s Day pranks with our kids tomorrow. Shhh, don’t tell them!

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

If you’ve lost track of days like we have, then you might not know that it’s April Fool’s Day tomorrow. Which used to mean all sorts of crazy Internet pranks (us included – like this one, and this one… just to link a couple), and ones...
6 sweet “I miss you” gift ideas to help stay connected you with friends and family

6 sweet “I miss you” gift ideas to help stay connected you with friends and family

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

Huddle up, friends, because I’m about to give away a bunch of my secret gift ideas that I send to folks when I want to tell them how much I’m missing them. And when you’re under a shelter-in-place order thanks to this Coronavirus crisis, that’s...
5 stylish, comfy robes because do we really need to get dressed?

5 stylish, comfy robes because do we really need to get dressed?

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

I was never really a robe person until this whole Coronavirus quarantine went down, and now I barely take it off. I wear mine the second I wake up, and then when 5pm hits, it’s back on again. Full disclosure: There may have been days these last two weeks where I...
5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.

5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Props to you if you’re stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you’ve been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram, then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living in our favorite...
10 simple writing exercises for kids that don’t even feel like schoolwork

10 simple writing exercises for kids that don’t even feel like schoolwork

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

As we all scramble to grapple with the new normal of our kids home from school, I’m thankful for the teachers in my life who have been doing this job for years. I can always count on them for great ideas, like these 10 writing exercises, from a friend and former...
A weekend away with your teen or tween: 5 ways to make the most of your time alone together.

A weekend away with your teen or tween: 5 ways to make the most of your time alone together.

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

Over this past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to take a few of my kids away alone, which is an extra special treat as a mom of four. But really, we parents know that it’s a special treat no matter how many kids you have. As my kids (and I) get...
Web Coolness: What Kristen is reading this week

Web Coolness: What Kristen is reading this week

by Kristen Chase | Random Coolness

I’m excited to bring back our old school (or skool?) web coolness, and share some of the articles I’ve been reading this past week. Consider this all stuff I’d share on my own personal Facebook and Twitter feeds. And if you’re already following...
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