
3 of our new favorite green cleaning products that actually work
I tend to get headaches when I use strong chemical cleaning products, especially when I'm cleaning a small space, like my bathroom, which is why I really do favor green cleaning products under one condition: they have to work. And since it's time for some spring...

Freshen up for spring with our favorite beauty splurges and saves! | Spawned episode 72
Looking to freshen up your face for spring? While laughing out loud? And then find a product to help you conceal those laugh lines? (See what we did there?) Catch the latest episode of Spawned, which is perfect for those of you looking to find some fabulous new beauty...

5 genius nursery organization tips, for new parents drowning in baby stuff.
Having a new baby is completely life-changing in the best possible way...and, in some harder-to-embrace ways too. (Looking at you, complete lack of sleep.) If you're anything like me, a house that's in chaos will make you feel even more stressed than those...

If toilets could talk: 9 funny things every parent wishes our homes could say to our kids.
We're happy to be working with our sponsor Brother to bring you this post If we had a nickel for every time we told our kids to put away their shoes or pick up their toys, well, we'd be writing this from our yacht in the south of France while Jeeves served us lunch....

21 ways your family can volunteer for your own community. Small scale, big impact!
If your news feed has been dragging you down lately, take heart. Volunteerism is a great way to put that energy to positive use, and spring is the perfect time for you and your family to discover ways to volunteer for your own local community, Leslie Knope style. To...

Not ready for Blurred Lines: A chat with Laurie Berkner about tweens and music | Spawned ep 73
As your kids get older, it can get a little tougher to find ways to bond and connect with them. One perfect way is through music. But can you handle what they're listening to? That's why we were so excited this week to sit down and discuss the issue with Laurie...

5 really important automotive safety checks you should do yourself before getting on the road
Yes there are like so many holidays and official months, it can be hard to keep track. But one that makes a lot of sense to set a calendar alert for is National Car Care Month, which happens to be right now. You know how we all remember to change the batteries in our...

5 too-cool girls’ rompers FTWW! (For the wardrobe win.)
You will not be seeing me in a romper... this summer. I mean, I have learned never to say never (see also my snark about skinny jeans in the early CMP days, ha), but until I'm size supermodel (hahahaha hahaaha haaaaa!!) I will happily leave the rompers as the...

6 smart tricks to save you money at the grocery store every time
We are always on the lookout for tips and tricks to help us save money when we're at the supermarket. Because really, who wouldn't love to save a few bucks (or uh, a lot of bucks) on groceries? We all know about coupons and price comparing. But there are plenty...

Gap just launched a Star Wars 40th anniversary collection and we are here for it!
While I want to be a little cynical about the brand new GAP collection of Star Wars 40th anniversary clothes and accessories for kids and adults, that just launched today I have to admit here...it's awesome. Like, design snob seal of approval awesome. Related:5 of the...