My 5 best tips for how to grow out your grey hair – without pulling it all out in the process.
A couple of years ago, at the ripe young age of 43, I decided to grow out my grey hair. I got tired of the every few week hair coloring bill, and figured I could save the money and the chemicals and just own it. I'm not saying it was an easy decision. Thanks to...
The inspiring women of Fisher Price’s Little People. Yes, you read that correctly.
I'm already looking for ways to introduce my kids to inspiring women of history, and while we have tons of books on the subject of remarkable, inpspiring women, I love that Fisher Price's iconic Little People is out today with two new sets of all-star, Inspiring...
The best new parent advice from 9 of the smartest, most insightful parent bloggers we know
In addition to the hilarious bad parenting advice we once received, and the advice we wish we knew when our kids were babies, we're so grateful to be able to share some of the best advice from some of the most wonderful, caring, helpful parents we know. You might...
Why it’s important for kids to read diverse books, with author Meena Harris | Spawned Ep 251
With the recent news of the York Central School District book ban (only just a few hours from where Kristen lives, by the way), we thought it was important to re-share this amazing episode with the delightful, brilliant Meena Harris. She's an activist, strategist, mom...
10 fun just-because cards for a friend who could use a little pick-me-up right now. It’s hard out there.
Lately I've been thinking a lot about how to support my fellow pandemic parents, and I've landed on sending some funny, "just-because" cards as a start. To be clear, I think every parent who's survived the past 18 months deserves a personal chef, lifetime supply of...
The Hamilton Funko Pop figures are here, shipping, and we’re helpless to resist them.
Hamilton fans! Drop everything because I've just discovered that the Hamilton Funko Pop figures and keychains -- you know, the ones that super fans have been eagerly awaiting -- are now available and starting to ship earlier than expected. How lucky we are to be alive...
3 new books for kids about climate change that inform, uplift, and help us move forward
I know I'm not the only parent struggling with how to talk with their kids about climate change. So I was thrilled to discover these hopeful kids' books about climate change, each of which educates without inducing panic or despair. A tall order if you ask me! It...
When we say we need this Dolly Parton advent calendar, we mean WE NEED THIS DOLLY PARTON ADVENT CALENDAR!
Whether the Christmas season is a stressful time for you or a glorious season of joy, I believe with all my heart that it will be infinitely improved with this Dolly Parton Advent calendar Yes, a Dolly Parton Advent calendar! The very thing we didn't know we needed...
The ECOVACS Deebot N7 robotic vacuum cleans and mops your floors with the press of a button. Amazing!
This is a sponsored message on behalf of ECOVACS In our own pretty vast experience with robotic vacuum cleaners, we can say with certainty that not they are not created equal. So, if you're looking for a one-stop robot that mops and vacuums your floors without it...
Navigating step-parenting with Coach Naja Hall | Spawned Episode 250
We keep saying that we often get our best parenting podcast topic ideas from our readers, and a lot of you have asked for support navigating step-parenting. And that's just what we're talking about, in this dynamic, wonderful chat with Certified Parenting Coach and...