7 simple changes I’m making before I turn 40
2018 is the year I turn 40. Wow. It seems like such a big deal, this milestone, complete with black “Over the Hill” balloons and all. No — kidding. I mean, sure I was afraid of 40 once. But, now, thanks to the women in my life who have not only...
5 of the hottest Star Wars toys your kids totally want. Trust us.
With the perfectly timed December launch of Rogue One, of course Star Wars toys for kids are all the rage. Again. If you’re looking for an awesome gift for your little padawan — even if he or she isn’t quite so little — here are 5 of the...
10 fabulous holiday gifts under $25 for the whole family
Whether you’re finishing up your holiday shopping or just getting started (hey, no judgment here!) we always love finding cool gifts that are easy to get a hold of and won’t break the budget. Even better when they’re all at the same shop, so you can...
8 of the coolest high-tech baby gifts that new parents will actually use | Baby registry essentials guide
There’s a ton of high-tech baby gear out there these days — but not all of it is stuff we’d actually use or recommend. I mean, just because you can invent a training potty with an iPad stand that doesn’t mean you should. So we put our heads...
Retail is for suckers! Save money shopping online with these expert tips and resources | Spawned Ep 60
After ten years of browsing retailers for a living, putting together shopping guides of all kinds (like Holiday Gift Guides, ahem) and getting to know the ins and outs of online shopping, we thought it would be helpful to devote an entire episode of Spawned to all of...
Cool holiday gift alert: 10 fabulous personalized keychains you won’t want to lose
Personalized gifts have always been one of our favorite ways to celebrate a loved one, because it turns whatever you’re giving into a special keepsake. Over the years, we’ve seen that personalized keychains are consistently one of our most popular gift...
Secret Code: A customizable children’s book to help you raise tech-savvy, confident girls.
As a first time mom-to-be, I am already thinking about creating a household where my child can be whatever they want to be. A doctor, lawyer, sandwich artistan, or even a Silicon Valley techno mastermind. And given that my husband’s an IT professional who builds...
Turn signal gloves, inflatable helmets and other cool bike safety gear for the whole family
This summer my family hit a new milestone on our bikes: my youngest learned to ride without training wheels, and my oldest is now big enough to be trusted to ride his bike a couple blocks to his friend’s house on his own. (Although I still sit next to the phone...
11 of our favorite nursery must-haves | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
We’re so excited to share our own favorite baby registry nursery must-haves as part of our ongoing Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, which we’re bringing to you thanks to our partner, Gugu Guru. Some of our picks we bet you’ve seen (or maybe...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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