How to make change in the world, without losing your joy: A chat with author Karen Walrond | Spawned Episode 258

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast, Books for Adults

We know that over the last few years in particular, many of us have felt extra activated to help make change in the world. But if we’re honest, engaging in activism can be exhausting and at times, soul sucking. Well, our good friend, life coach and author Karen...

VOTE: The puzzle

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings, Art + Decor

Now that more of us know that voting isn’t just something we talk about on Election Day, and certainly not just every four years, I think this new women VOTE puzzle is the most wonderful gift for a civic-minded friend. Officially titled “Women Will Decide” (catch that...

10 voting rights organizations making sure all our votes count. Here’s who we’re supporting.

by Christina Refford | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

Each November, we urge our readers to vote, but this year in particular voting rights organizations are also top of mind for us, since they’re working so hard to make sure we can actually vote in the first place. Whether Tuesday’s election is a biggie for...

Why it’s important for kids to read diverse books, with author Meena Harris | Spawned Ep 251

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast, Books for Kids, Doing Good

With the recent news of the York Central School District book ban (only just a few hours from where Kristen lives, by the way), we thought it was important to re-share this amazing episode with the delightful, brilliant Meena Harris. She’s an activist,...

50 screen-free activities for kids to do over summer break, indoors and out

by Kate Etue | Kids, DIY

So many parents are looking for fresh ideas for screen-free activities for kids now that we finally turned a corner. I know I’m not the only parent with kids whose screen time increased significantly over the quarantine. It was their primary way to connect with...

Progressive 4th of July tees that you (and your kids) will love wearing long past Independence Day.

by Caroline Siegrist | Kid Style, Fashion

Let’s talk progressive 4th of July tees. We feature cool flag tees and clothing of all kinds every summer, but each year,  there are more and more of us looking to celebrate the best of what this country can be and should be. “Freedom for all” is not...

Elected leaders need to do more than just “recognize” Juneteenth. Tell them to act on these 5 issues.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Today marks the very first Juneteenth since the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution to make Juneteenth a national holiday this week and it was quickly signed into law by President Biden on Thursday. It’s amazing! So many of us grew up never having heard of...

Why I’m supporting these brands and their cool Pride month products and collaborations.

by Liz Gumbinner | Style + Beauty, Doing Good, Living

I had a long talk with my (avidly LGBTQ+ supporting) teens this week about the overlap between Pride Month and brands. On one hand, there’s an argument about the “corporatization” of Pride Month, and the rainbow washing of products. On the other...

What was the Tulsa Race Massacre? Resources to help teach kids (and adults) of all ages

by Kate Etue | Doing Good, Kids

May 31, 1921, marks one of the darkest days in America’s history. And yet the Tulsa Race Massacre isn’t an event I ever learned in school — and unfortunately most kids today don’t either. The Burning of Black Wall Street can be a hard day to...

7 outstanding high school or college graduation gift books: On stepping into the arena, dreaming with eyes wide open, and professional troublemaking (in the best possible way)

by Jeannine Harvey | Books for Kids, Books for Adults, Gift Guides, Gifts for Grads

I’ve always been a fan of graduation gift books. When my daughter graduated from high school five years ago, the headmaster gifted each graduating senior a book with a personal message inside —  Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan...