Kale just got a whole lot cooler. Or at least funnier.
I realize that kale does not need any more positive publicity these days, but now it’s not only super healthy and delicious (mostly, anyway) but it’s funny too, thanks to this reusable grocery tote bag at West Elm. Especially perfect for those of us...
Web Coolness: An amazing shopping deal, the coolest kids’ tees of the year, and John Malkovich doing what?
Here’s what we’ve been reading around the Web this week. Hope you like them too. Have you shopped our favorite indie fashion + accessories lately? Do it now while global shipping is free! How parent entrepreneurs are revolutionizing school lunches. There...
Hot nail polishes to match the hot Pantone fall 2014 colors
It may still be on the warm side outside for some of us, but fall fashion is officially in full swing. In my kid-free days the new season meant a shopping spree was in order, but today I’m more apt to update my look with a new nail polish shade. Checking out the...
Reusable grocery bags with a sense of humor
If you’re like me, the hardest part about switching from plastic bags to reusable grocery bags was remembering to actually bring them, which is why this tote bag from Emily McDowell (love her!) cracked me up. Of course, this cute bag can’t actually force...
When to replace makeup? An easy, common sense, non-alarmist guide
One of the biggest questions we see around the web is when to replace makeup. And I totally get it. I have a drawer full of makeup–like that cool auburn eyeliner that I might wear some day, or a pale pink lip gloss that was awesome over the summer and not so...
Web Coolness: Back to school giveaway, a babysitter sharing controversy, and Ryan Gosling wallpaper
Here’s what we’ve been reading around the Web this week. Hope you like them too. Our Back to School Shopping Guide series is up now, have you seen it? And don’t miss that huge giveaway! The science activity our kids are begging us to do again and...
When back to school shopping goes awry: Can you relate?
Of all the things I thought I’d grow up to be in life, a cartoon character was never one of them. But, here I am! A cartoon. It’s a little strange. And yet? My butt never looked so good so no complaints from me. For the last year, I’ve worked with...
The MZ Wallace Farmer’s Market Tote: A stylish bag for one of our favorite causes.
So when I saw the MZ Wallace Farmer’s Market Tote I willed it onto my shoulder. I’m a huge MZ Wallace fan thanks to all the compliments I get when I carry their Hayley bag on my shoulder. But when I found out their newest addition actually supports an...
Web Coolness: Last-minute Father’s Day DIY, the country’s best indie coffee shops, and hilarious kid letters from camp
Here’s what we’ve been reading around the Web this week. Hope you like them too. A bunch of free Father’s Day printables that dad will love, from cards to gift wrap and lots more. Hurry! Our huge $900 Father’s Day giveaway ends soon! A...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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