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5 simple tips to help you save money that you can do right now

5 simple tips to help you save money that you can do right now

by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks

We’re always searching for ways to save money where we can, but with grocery and gas prices on the rise, it’s definitely on our minds. Thankfully, there are simple changes you can make right now that can save you money. And no, we’re not going to tell you to start a...
A comparison of the best kids consignment shops online: Where to buy, and where to sell.

A comparison of the best kids consignment shops online: Where to buy, and where to sell.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby, Kid Fashion, Tips + Tricks

Lately I’ve been on the hunt for the best websites for kids’ consignment clothes and trying to compare them to help me find the best option for my own needs. Buying gently pre-owned clothes is more sustainable, for one thing, plus kids grow so fast! I know...
A Kids Book About War: A free download that we wish didn’t have to be written

A Kids Book About War: A free download that we wish didn’t have to be written

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

We’ve been posting a lot of resources about how to talk to our kids about the war in Ukraine as well as a list of wonderful children’s books about anxiety and worry. We wish we didn’t have to, but that’s the world we are living in right now, and we...
Wonderful children’s books about anxiety: for kids who are worried about the world around them

Wonderful children’s books about anxiety: for kids who are worried about the world around them

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

We were actually surprised to realize that that we hadn’t yet put together a list for parents of children’s books about anxiety. Considering how many other topics that children’s books have helped us with — from books about...
How to talk to kids about Ukraine: Expert tips from Melinda Wenner-Moyer | Spawned 271

How to talk to kids about Ukraine: Expert tips from Melinda Wenner-Moyer | Spawned 271

by Liz Gumbinner | Podcast, Tips + Tricks

After science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer published the NY Times article, How to Talk to Your Kids About Ukraine, I knew we had to have her back on Spawned to elaborate on her 5 expert tips. You may remember Melinda from our recent interview on raising...
10 simple ways to find more time in a busy day. No magic required.

10 simple ways to find more time in a busy day. No magic required.

by Kristen Chase | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

We would probably all love an extra hour in the day. Or two. Or six. Especially with the busy holiday season upon us right now. But since we’re not magicians and we don’t own a time machine (yet), the only way we’ll be able to find extra time is if...
This quick tip can make your donations go further for your favorite causes

This quick tip can make your donations go further for your favorite causes

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

Over the past few years, I’ve committed to my favorite charities and causes by changing my donations from end-of-year or once-in-a-while to an automated recurring monthly contribution. I’ve learned that it’s a really solid, easy way to help...
Our kids are sharing memes about WWIII. Here’s how to talk to kids about the fear of war and unrest.

Our kids are sharing memes about WWIII. Here’s how to talk to kids about the fear of war and unrest.

by Liz Gumbinner | Thinking : Parent, Tips + Tricks

This article was originally written in 2020 about the increase in tension between the US, Iran and Iraq. It was updated in 2021, with the riots in DC and violent insurrection at the US Capitol — and now, February 2022 as we watch the invasion of Ukraine live on...
Power outages preparedness checklist: 35 tips for how to prepare for storms, and what to do if you do lose power.

Power outages preparedness checklist: 35 tips for how to prepare for storms, and what to do if you do lose power.

by Caroline Siegrist | Tips + Tricks

Snow days can be hard enough on parents, but if that snow day, storm, or other weather event also brings a power outage, like so many of us have experienced this past year? It’s an even trickier situation. So in an effort to keep my home running as smoothly as...
10 of the best ideas for organizing and displaying kids’ artwork, from DIY tricks to clutter-saving services

10 of the best ideas for organizing and displaying kids’ artwork, from DIY tricks to clutter-saving services

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

Just when I think I have my kids’ artwork organized, more of it appears. So I’m perpetually on the lookout for creative solutions to display my kids’ artwork in a way that makes those watercolor rainbows and handprint turkeys still look polished and...
The products that helped me battle the dreaded dry hands of winter. (And I won!)

The products that helped me battle the dreaded dry hands of winter. (And I won!)

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics, Tips + Tricks

Ahhhh winter. You get your sweaters, and your nog, and your glisten of frost on everything. Winter is beautiful. Winter is also the arch nemesis of my hands. My first indication that winter is HERE is that my hands become so dry, the mere act of clapping is a...
Tired of looking at the same four walls? Here are 7 easy and affordable ways to update the family room

Tired of looking at the same four walls? Here are 7 easy and affordable ways to update the family room

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

I’ve been searching for easy ways to update the family room in my house lately. And I know it’s not just me! With so many of us working remotely and spending more time in our homes than we would haveve in pre-pandemic days, it’s no wonder that...
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