Cool backpack and lunch box sets that are perfect for tweens or teens
You've probably heard of Lululemon, but did you know that they have a special line for girls? Yep, the company (formerly ivivia, now under the Lululemon brand name) offers cool activewear for girls, including a new Lululemon backpacks and lunch bags my girls are...
An honest review of Kylie Lip Kits and Glosses from the rare person who did not get them for free.
So, yeah, I went there: I bought me some Kylie Lip Kits. As in Kylie Jenner. (Heard of her?) And even better, I bought them after being alerted about a restock of the sold-out Lip Kits via an email that I willingly signed up for. Because that's how badly I wanted to...
7 fun handwriting practice printables for kids, from pre-k to teen. It’s not just worksheets!
We've always made it our mission to encourage kids to keep the art of handwriting alive, and to help parents looking to do the same. So we've put together some really terrific handwriting practice printables for kids of all ages. Yes, even teens. (We can tear them...
The magic art of tidying twice a year: Spawned Episode 46
If you've already watched all the Rio Olympics replays and you need a little entertainment, here's our newest Spawned episode. On this episode on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we tackle the topic of life with mess. How do you deal with your kids' messy rooms? What do...
Frogglez are the kids’ swim goggles you’ve been looking for forever
Leave it to my own cool mom to provide us with a most excellent Cool Grandmom Pick as we make the most of the final sweltering weeks of summer -- Frogglez Goggles. My kids refuse to go in the pool without goggles, and these are the first ones I've ever tried that they...
7 must-haves for breastfeeding moms | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
Next up in our Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, we're excited to share 7 of our own must-haves for breastfeeding moms. And hey, just in time for National Breastfeeding Month -- although of course, these are all fantastically useful gifts any month at all. We're...
5 cool no-tie sneakers for boys. Because, anything to make the mornings easier.
I am definitely a fan of no-tie sneakers. I mean, even though my 9-year old son knows how to lace up his sneakers perfectly fine, he much prefers being able to slip his shoes on in the morning right before he runs out the door. And I'm all for anything to make our...
7 tricks to help kids pack their own school lunches. As in, them, not you!
We're all for making those crazy school mornings as un-crazy as possible, which is why we're big fans of having our kids pack their own lunches the night before. Yes, even our little ones! It can be done, promise. Not only does having kids pack their own lunches give...
Cleary Bikes: Like having a mountain, road, and BMX bike, all in one
With four kids who can ride their bikes to school on pavement and sidewalks, but also love to do a little off-roading as well, it's been a little challenging trying to figure out what kind of bike to get them. Until I discovered Cleary Bikes, which are the perfect mix...
Cool, colorful school supplies to make September a little more fun | Back to School Guide 2016
So once you've gotten the hand sanitizer, the tissue boxes, and everything else on that classroom shopping list, it's time to have a little fun with some colorful school supplies! We always recommend getting a little goodie or two for the kids that gets them more...