Glassful: The artisanal, indie version of a wine of the month club. About time!
Even though I love wine, I find the experience of selecting wine a little overwhelming. I never remember what I love most, can’t seem to buy the same bottle twice (unless, of course, it’s a wine I didn’t enjoy), and always feel like I’m relying on others to figure out...
A potty training reward system we like, if you can get past the name
First: A caveat. The name Poop ‘n Pull makes us all laugh every time. So much so, that we almost dismissed it just on the name alone. But on closer look, this is a seriously smart potty training reward system for parents of young kids ready to ditch the diapers....
Blue Apron review: Is it worth the price for families?
I’ve been wanting to check out Blue Apron for awhile now, especially after seeing so many friends, whose foodie sensibilities I trust implicitly, give this subscription food delivery service a thumbs up. If you’re not familiar with Blue Apron, they deliver...
Sponsored Message: Amwell makes doctors’ house calls digital
This is a sponsored message from Amwell. When you’re a parent, anything that helps you save time is a lifesaver. A new one to add to your list: Amwell, or American Well, a smart app and online teleheath platform that’s saving parents tons of time,...
A YA book subscription for the teen (or bookaholic mom) who’s read everything.
When you’ve got a precocious reader in the house, it can be hard to find books they haven’t yet discovered and devoured. I know this because I am that reader and I spawned that reader. Luckily, we found a subscription service — you know we love...
Sponsored Message: GiftedandTalented.com gives kids the extra educational boost they need
This is a sponsored message from GiftedandTalented.com For parents with advanced learners, it can be tough to know how to meet their academic needs and keep them challenged. Whether you’re looking to give yours an educational boost or want to provide them with...
Anti Valentine’s Day flowers for all the single ladies. Because we deserve them too!
Being a single mom on Valentine’s Day just means I focus my love on my four kids, but that doesn’t mean I’m not just a little bit jealous of all the Valentine’s Day flowers being exchanged between couples. That’s why I had to chuckle when...
Sponsored Message: iTest lets you test for strep, right on your smartphone.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work, wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appointment, and heading out with a...
The must-watch anti-bullying video for kids and parents
My friend, fellow mom, and one-time officemate of mine Joanne turned me onto this Champions Against Bullying anti-bullying video that just launched, and wow. It’s powerful. I see a lot of these and this may be the first one that I rushed to share. The spot...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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