by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks
I just read that nearly 30% of Americans sometimes, rarely, or never wear a mask in public and it makes me want to bang my head on something. Nothing too hard though, because our hospitals have been through enough and don’t need the likes of a self-inflicted...
by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
By now, we should not need to be “arguing” the need for mask-wearing in public. The science out there is abundant! But when it comes to my own kids (who get a little more leeway than obstinate adults), I have found that providing a solid reason for...
by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
Update: Unfortunately this Kickstarter was cancelled in mid-July. We’ll be out shortly with some great alternatives! Anyone else feel like they’re playing high-stakes poker every time they grab a shopping cart by the handle? I know I can wipe the handle...
by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Fashion
If your ears ache like crazy right now, you’re doing something right, mask-wise. But good news! With these accessories, you can make wearing a face mask a whole lot more comfortable, and for glasses wearers, a whole lot less foggy. Plus, if your state is like...
by Caroline Siegrist | Kid Style, Baby
I’ve been blown away by our frontline medical workers during the Covid pandemic, and the degree to which they’ve selflessly put their own safety and health at risk to care for patients and stop the spread Clearly our kid are learning more about it too,...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
This much is clear about parents right now: We’re stressed. We’re tired. We’re anxious. We’re sad. We’re coping in any way we can, all while taking care of our kids’ feelings too. So the big question is, is it selfish to want to...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
Anxiety had already been a concern for many of our kids before the Covid pandemic hit, and as we all know, the current situation isn’t helping. All of us are having to navigate an entirely new way of life right now, and it can be particularly hard on kids. Their...
by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
I have spent the past week grappling with whether or not to make my own face mask and upgrade from the bandana I’ve been wearing over my mouth and nose when I head out for groceries. The thing is, I don’t sew. This post last updated April 6 with new...
by Caroline Siegrist | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
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...
