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Stitch Fix Kids is finally here, and parents rejoice!
Okay, Stitch Fix fans — if you’re a parent of a kid 2-14, the answer to your bargain clothing prayers is here with today’s launch of Stitch Fix Kids. CMP is an rstyle affiliate As with the original Stitch Fix service, you can now get a monthly box of...
New career opportunities and resources coming to military spouses thanks to LinkedIn
Over the years, we have had quite a few military spouses and even vets here at CMP, and we know how challenging it can be for military spouses to grow their careers. In fact, the 650,000 spouses of active duty service members are four times more likely to be...
Target now offers next-day delivery nationwide! We rejoice!
As delightful as it is to visit Target and buy fun stuff like clothes and toys, there are the times when you have to go for not-as-fun stuff like laundry detergent, paper towels, vitamins, and bandages. These are the times that try parents’ souls. But now that...
10 things you should always keep in your car, especially if you’re driving with kids.
If you live in your car like I do, then you know that the safety of your kids — and hey, yourself — is always top of mind. After finding myself unprepared for minor incidents (thankfully small ones!), I’ve learned the hard way that I need to remember...
6 smart home tech upgrades for the family that are totally worth the money
If you’ve got spring cleaning fever like we do, then you know that there’s just something about the change of weather that makes us want to get things clean and organized so we can enjoy our homes and families. Turns out, there are a bunch of cool gadgets that can...
8 simple ways to make parents’ crazy weeknights a whole lot more enjoyable.
If your weeknights are anything like mine, it can feel like weathering a hurricane just to make it to your kids’ bedtime every night. Between homework, activities, and pleas for screen time, it’s easy to start feeling like your weeknights are just the...
We tried out the 3 top DNA testing kits. Here’s how they compare.
Ever since my sister mentioned that she found an Austrian princess in our family tree, I’ve become a bit of a genealogy buff. I’ve spent some time building out our family tree on Ancestry.com and it turns out, my daughter can apply for a Daughters of the...
7 simple, sanity-saving tips for moving homes when you’ve got kids.
The holidays were a blur for me, and not for the usual reasons. I recently moved into a temporary 7-month rental while we do some much-needed home renovations to our home. And oh boy, after 13 years in one spot, was it a doozy of a move. Not only did I have to pack up...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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