What to say to a grieving parent, and what to never say: Tips from moms who have been there.
Did you know July is National Bereaved Parents Month? Truly, it’s an awful kind of a thing to have to recognize, but I’m so glad for it. For parents who have gone through this horrible tragedy, a dedicated time that more people can recognize their pain and...
Set up a lemonade stand this weekend, help support kids in crisis at the border
Kids are born with big hearts. They are full of kindness and compassion. They want to do something when they see awful things in the world, especially impacting other children. I know my own kids have been distraught following what’s happening to children...
So we don’t normally get excited about toothbrushes, but…
Is some new toothbrush a thing to get all pumped about? Generally…no. I mean I am a recent devotee of Quip and Quip Kids after reading Kristen’s raving reviews, but now I’ve found a low-tech toothbrush that gets me just as excited about dental...
In support of our duly elected American Congresswomen
On a personal level, this week has been really rough for me. The news is just filled with horrific racism, bigotry, and xenophobia directed towards elected American Congresswomen of color. And too many leaders, including those who should know better, have been bending...
Kindness Crate combines crafting and compassion for kids
This summer, I’m looking for fun new ways to engage my kids’ creativity, despite their best efforts to convince me that more Overwatch is the answer. So when I heard Kindness Crate subscription service, my interest was piqued from the name alone. Every other month,...
Migrant children in crisis: Know these stories. Say their names. Please, don’t turn away.
Friends, I hardly know where to start. But I knew I couldn’t write a single other thing today, until I addressed the crisis at the border and our government’s abject cruelty toward babies and children. (Feel free to live with those words for a moment.)...
The crisis in Sudan: What you should know and how you can help
If you’ve been hearing about Sudan, or seeing friends turning social media avatars blue, but aren’t sure what it’s all about, allow us to help. No guilt, no shame, if this is new to you. There’s so much going on in the world right now that it...
Want a Harriet Tubman $20 bill? Here’s how to make your own, legally.
Artist Dano Wall is blowing up the internet with his 3-D printed Harriet Tubman $20 bill stamp. It’s designed to fit perfectly where her portrait was slated to replace Andrew Jackson’s portrait in 2020, as decided in part by popular vote – and...
The Phluid Project is for everyone who has ever thought that “men’s” and “women’s” departments are limiting.
Sometimes our favorite picks come from readers like you. Sometimes they come from friends. Sometimes they even come from our own kids, which is the case with The Phluid Project and I am kicking myself for not having shared it sooner. But now that they’ve hit...
What mommy really needs. (Hint: Respect, equality, and universal family leave would be a good start.)
While we feel sometimes like every good t-shirt slogan in the world has been done…nope! And here’s a new one too good not to share, especially in time for Mother’s Day. Inspired by the popularity of a post on her Instagram feed that responded to all...
How mothers are shaping the future of the country – and you can too | Spawned ep 150
Mothers are changing the world! Not just for other mothers — but for everyone. We think you’ll be just fascinated by the wisdom of today’s guest, Sara Berliner, whose organization Vote Like a Mother literally started with a sign. We instantly fell in...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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