5 stylish, comfy robes because do we really need to get dressed?
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...
All the best free classes and memberships online right now: Get fit, learn a language, read a book, have family movie night…
We’ve all been seeing our social feeds fill up with amazing “OMG THIS IS FREE RIGHT NOW!” posts from friends, and it’s hard to keep track of it all! Between the online story time for kids, the Club Quarantine virtual dance parties, the museum...
5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.
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...
7 gym alternatives to help keep you sane and fit during the quarantine.
My local YMCA is shut down for the foreseeable future, which means I’ve been on the hunt for handy gym alternatives I can try at home. While a simple walk (or run) outside works perfectly fine, if you’re missing the extra zing you got at your gym or...
The most reassuring, helpful, and detailed expert tips for talking to kids about Coronavirus and managing their concerns | Spawned Special Episode 193
As the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak has increased, and life as we know it seems to be changing by the second beyond our control, parents are really struggling. A lot. I knew right away we needed to have a conversation with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician and...
Beyond canned foods and toilet paper: A family guide to unexpected items to stock up on in case of a quarantine
Let’s be honest: We don’t each need 600 rolls of toilet paper on hand right now. Not that that’s stopping some people! But after a really stressful week of a COVID-19 scare involving a quarantined relative in D.C., it did put the situation in stark...
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Think before you make your own hand sanitizer. (And we have a resource for finding some without the price gouging)
As COVID-19 / Coronavirus anxiety ramps up, the store shelves are picked fairly clean of hand sanitizer and so many of my friends are talking about making their own hand sanitizer. While we still caution against panic, hand sanitizer is a good thing to have on hand....
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How to teach your kids how to wash their hands. Yes, there is a right and wrong way.
Even though we’re nearing the end of cold and flu season (hooray!), we parents, in particular, are surrounded by a whole lot of bugs on a regular basis, regardless of what season it is. And if you’ve been watching the news, then you’ve probably got...
These are the most trusted Coronavirus resources and websites we’ve found: No panicking, just preparing.
Coronavirus (COVID-19), is on the minds of basically everyone worldwide right now, and that goes double for parents. Especially with spring break coming up, and lots of family travel plans in the works — and brand new warnings to prepare to plan for our lives to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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Coronavirus Support + At-Home Learning Help for Families
* An ongoing list of the most trusted Coronavirus websites and resources
* Expert tips for talking to your kids. Very reassuring!
* What to buy beyond toilet paper and canned food
* Pantry-stocking tips from someone who's trained her whole life for this
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
* Safety tips for orderinng take-out and delivery right now
* 15 awesome podcasts to keep kids engaged
* 7 gym alternatives keeping us sane
* Homeschooling 101: Tips for newbies
* How to create a homeschool schedule that works for you
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* Coolest Gifts of the Year for Teens + Tweens
* Cool Tech Gifts for Everyone On Your List
* Cool Gifts for Guys Who Have Everything
* Sentimental Grandparent Gifts and Keepsakes
* Our Favorite Gifts That Give Back
* Personalized Gifts You Can Still Get in Time if You Hurry
* Cool Food Gifts to Buy or DIY
* Cool Self-Care Gifts for Women
* The Best Teacher Gifts According to Actual Teachers
* Cool STEM Toys and Gifts for Kids
* Cool Sibling Gifts That Kids Can Share
* Beautiful Handmade Toys for Kids
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* Sweet Personalized Gifts for Grandmas
* Cool Gifts for Couples * Cool Gifts for Star Wars Fans * Meaningful Gifts for Eco-Conscious Kids* Cool Toys + Gifts for One-Year-Olds * DIY Gifts for Favorite Teachers * 50+ Cool Gifts for Adults under $15
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