Is princess culture hurting our kids? | Spawned Episode 69
Thanks to the new Beauty and the Beast movie, we're seeing lots of chatter about princess culture and whether it's good for our kids. So, on this new episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we tackle this hot button issue, and whether the whole Disney princess...
Trying out the Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner | Damn You, Social Media Ads
Next up in our series of products in social media ads that we see, purchase, and review is the Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner. (Not to be confused with their popular Inifnity Waterproof Eyeliner.) At Thrive Causementics, they claim it "holds like...
Welcome spring with 7 playful, stylish rainbow dresses for girls.
I've been loving the rainbow fashion trend I'm seeing everywhere, and there are so many rainbow dresses for girls I'm seeing, that just perfect for Easter. (Provided the weather actually feels like spring...in spring! Raise your hand if you're ready for the end of...
11 inspiring children’s and YA books about historic women for our girls — and especially, our boys.
In honor of Women's History Month, we've been sharing so many ways to help get our kids excited about historic female heroes both past and present. It made me think to take some time this past weekend to browse through my bookshelf and pull out some inspiring books...
A parent’s review of Beauty and the Beast. Step back, haters!
This past weekend, I was one of the millions of people who piled into a very crowded movie theater (behind a birthday party full of restless, giggly 6-year old girls, no less) to see Beauty and the Beast. And boy, I am so glad I did. I honestly haven't smiled so much...
How to help families affected by the devastating flooding in Peru.
Our hearts have been so heavy watching the news come in from Peru, where families have been displaced by the worst flooding they've seen in 30 years. To date, 115,000 homes have been destroyed, 72 people have died, 117 bridges have been washed out, and the capital...
3 cool non-LEGO building sets, just to keep things interesting around the playroom
My kids are all about their LEGOs, but I've also been keeping my eye on some cool non-LEGO building sets to keep things interesting around the playroom. These three allow kids to build things they can't with their LEGOs, and I have to say, I'm very impressed....
The MONI Smart Security ASAPer can help keep your family safer in seconds | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from MONI Smart Security When it comes to emergencies, every moment matters, which is why MONI Smart Security has launched ASAPer, a new interactive messaging hub that allows you to notify your contacts as soon as possible when your alarm...
40 pregnant women in one prison forced to give birth in shackles and leg irons. Horrifying.
A new lawsuit, as reported by the Associated Press, alleges that more than 40 women have been forced to give birth in shackles in the Milwaukee County Jail over just the past six years. And the details are just horrifying. The plaintiff of this civil class action case...
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