
6 of the snappiest water shoes for kids that like to splash all day
Nothing beats running around barefoot in the summer, until those soft little feet hit a rock or your kids refuse to go into the lake because of a few "icky" leaves on the bottom. So now is a great time to stock up on comfy and durable pairs of water shoes for your...

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Swim diapers that help stave off sunburn too? We’re impressed!
Summer break has already started for my kids, and will soon for the rest of you all who are still dealing with daily drama of homework and packing lunches. Our first day was spent at the pool. Mom win, right? Well, sort of. Because my youngest -- also, the squirmiest...

Taro Gomi delights again with this new book series for preschoolers
We could not be more excited that famed Japanese author-illustrator, Taro Gomi (you know him, the author behind the widely popular Everyone Poops), recently released a new boxed set called Growing Together. We think it's the perfect gift for a graduating preschooler...

A patriotic T-shirt that reminds us of what makes America wonderful.
Though I've heard a lot of people joke that they'll be shipping themselves over the Canadian border if this year's presidential election doesn't go the way they hope, I know that for the vast majority of us, there's no place like home. Especially the home we've...

These cool nature kits from Rose & Rex let kids choose their own summer adventure.
We've found the cutest new children's toy, and it includes fairy dust. Or a treasure map. What more could any child want, really? The new, cool nature kits from Rose & Rex are what little kids' dreams are made of, packed neatly into a cute wooden box. Carefully...

Getting real with Jenna + Bodhi Elfman about parenting and relationships after kids | Spawned Episode 41
Well this is a good one, Spawned podcast fans! In our newest episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, we're getting real about relationships and parenting with two very special guests, Jenna and Bodhi Elfman. (Yes, that Jenna and Bodhi Elfman.) Beyond being famous for...

Spray your gray away with the Rita Hazan root concealer
About a year ago, I realized that if I grew out my regularly dyed hair, I'd probably be completely gray, which means that about 3–4 weeks after my salon visit, I've got hella roots showing. But thanks to discovering the Rita Hazan root concealer, I can go an extra...

13 of the coolest personalized gifts for Dad | 2016 Father’s Day Gift Guide
We always love finding the coolest personalized Father's Day gifts every year as part of our Father's Day gift guide. And by cool, we mean no cheesy "your name here" mugs. (Not that he wouldn't love it if it came from you, though.) So check out all 13 of these awesome...

The coolest eco-friendly sunglasses we’re coveting this summer
Sunglasses have the power to make a cute summer outfit very hot. That said, I often find myself buying cheap sunglasses hurriedly, without too much thought for style, at the point that I realize I've lost, or, uh, sat on, a go-to pair and need a quick fix. But because...