The best 2020 Prime Day deals…while they last. Only good ones though, promise. (UPDATED)
Just can’t quit Amazon? Especially on Prime Day? We get it. Here are some of the best Prime Day deals, as in not the stuff that looks like it was salvaged from your Great Grandma’s tag sale. (Not like we wouldn’t still look though.) And not the stuff...
These 5 awesome Etsy houseplant shops are perfect pandemic pick-me-ups
We’ve all picked up new hobbies during quarantine, and mine has been buying and potting houseplants on Etsy. I lead an exciting life, what can I say. But while I’m at home so much of the time, surrounding myself with these little reminders of growth and...
The best interactive toys for kids: 6 I love in every price range
As I’ve written here before, RetailMeNot is basically my must-visit destination before I make any purchase online. Because hey, coupon codes. So I was thrilled when they asked me to write an article for them sharing my own picks for the best interactive toys to...
If you’ve ever wished you could buy a single shoe…this new line of adaptive shoes from Zappos is here for you
I’ve been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether it’s Halloween costumes for kids with special needs or adaptive clothing for kids with sensory issues. And this new Zappo’s...
HandlePop: Because we don’t want to touch those supermarket cart handles much either.
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...
We’ve got 5 eco-friendly paper towel alternatives to help you make the switch at the perfect time.
I’ve been meaning to wean our family off paper towels for years, and this quarantine is finally giving the push that I need. Thanks, empty paper towel shelves at Kroger! So I’ve been chatting with eco-conscious friends and colleagues about favorite paper...
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This is a sponsored message from Capital One Shopping Capital One Shopping compensates us when you get the Capital One Shopping extension using the links provided These days, we’re all shopping online, and we’re all looking for great prices on...
5 of our favorite sweatpants and leggings. Because right now, we’re not wearing anything else.
Props to you if you’re stuck at home like us these days and are putting on more than leggings or sweatpants. If you’ve been catching our #StyleOver40 on Instagram, then you know that for us, that is not the case. We are currently living in our favorite...
Pregnant? How to score high-end maternity clothes at huge discounts right now. | Sponsored Message
We all know how expensive maternity clothes can be, but we also know how great-fitting, smart, stylish clothes make us feel so much better when we’re pregnant or postpartum. Well here’s one way to score lots of fashionable, high-end maternity clothes that...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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