What the hell is a backpack fairy? The back to school episode. | Spawned episode 47
This week on Spawned with Kristen + Liz we’re talking back to school! It’s awesome! And yet…it’s exhausting! Take a listen as we commiserate, laugh, offer helpful tips, and gawk at the most insane first day of school traditions that we found on...
8 outstanding books that teach empathy for kids with special needs
Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. ―Henry James You stocked up on school supplies, bought your kid a cool new lunch box and backpack, and purchased that first day of school...
Cool backpack and lunch box sets that are perfect for tweens or teens
You’ve probably heard of Lululemon, but did you know that they have a special line for girls? Yep, ivivva offers cool activewear for girls, including a new line of backpack and lunch box sets my girls are fighting over. To be honest, it’s not really a...
7 fun handwriting practice printables for kids, from pre-k to teen. It’s not just worksheets!
We’ve always made it our mission to encourage kids to keep the art of handwriting alive, and to help parents looking to do the same. So we’ve put together some really terrific handwriting practice printables for kids of all ages. Yes, even teens. (We can...
5 cool no-tie sneakers for boys. Because, anything to make the mornings easier.
I am definitely a fan of no-tie sneakers. I mean, even though my 9-year old son knows how to lace up his sneakers perfectly fine, he much prefers being able to slip his shoes on in the morning right before he runs out the door. And I’m all for anything to make...
The coolest back to school printables: Lunch notes, planners, labels and more | Back to School Guide 2016
Back to school time isn’t just about shopping! (Not that there’s anything wrong with shopping, of course.) One of our favorite annual traditions is sharing our favorite back to school printables that help make the school year easier, more organized,...
7 tricks to help kids pack their own school lunches. As in, them, not you!
We’re all for making those crazy school mornings as un-crazy as possible, which is why we’re big fans of having our kids pack their own lunches the night before. Yes, even our little ones! It can be done, promise. Not only does having kids pack their own...
Cool, colorful school supplies to make September a little more fun | Back to School Guide 2016
So once you’ve gotten the hand sanitizer, the tissue boxes, and everything else on that classroom shopping list, it’s time to have a little fun with some colorful school supplies! We always recommend getting a little goodie or two for the kids that gets...
34 of the coolest lunch boxes and bags | Back to School Guide 2016
While we admit we don’t always love packing lunches every morning, we do love picking out cool new lunch boxes for our kids each year in time for back to school. And so, our Cool Mom Picks 2016 Back to School Guide continues with tons of our favorite finds this...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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