How John Legend’s wonderful new children’s album was inspired by an affordable children’s toy we all had.
Last week, I had the privilege of meeting John Legend (I KNOW!) and hearing him play live about five feet in front of me (I KNOW, I KNOW!) as he introduced us to My Favorite Dream. His first children's album, produced by the incredible Sufjan Stevens is a love letter...
Deal of the Day: Amazon’s best-selling wearable book light, now up to 48% off!
If you've ever wanted to stay up reading in bed after the lights are out -- or have a partner who's kept you up -- you understand the benefit of a good book light. We just found Amazon's top-rated rechargeable wearable book lights on sale for up to 48% off! That...
These terrific children’s books about 9/11 honor the heroes and the helpers
I've been looking for children's books about 9/11 because now that 2001 is so far behind us that it feels like "history" to our kids (and now, to some young adults) so I want to be sure my kids really understand the importance of this day. You may want to read Liz's...
We’re getting our homes fall fabulous with these Etsy decor finds under $50
You know it's time to start thinking about fall decor when a light breeze comes in through an open window, the jeans and jackets move to the front of the closet, and the bed starts to need that cozy quilt again. Browsing Etsy, we found so many fall decor items to help...
Deal of the Day: The citrus juicer we’ve recommended for years, now just $12.74
For years, the Cool Mom Eats team has been recommending this metal lemon and lime squeezer from Zulay, which makes it a breeze to get the most juice out of lemons, limes, and other small citrus. Hurry and you can grab it for 36% off at Amazon for a limited time --...
Parents are stressed. Kids are anxious. Dr. Chris Willard shares why mindfulness is “psychological first aid” for all of us.
Here we are entering the stressful back-to-school season, just in time for the US Surgeon General's advisory about parents and mental health, on top of the knowledge that kids have been struggling for a while too. So what can we do about it all? This week on Spawned,...
Foxtail AI: This new app could be a game changer for reselling on Etsy, eBay, Poshmark, Depop and more
We've always loved discovering cool finds from resellers on Etsy, Poshmark, and Facebook Marketplace, and if you've ever thought of becoming a reseller yourself -- or you already are one --I think you should check out the brand new app, Foxtail AI. It's designed to...
Make money from home just by telling brands what you think about them – good or bad. Dream job!
If you're looking to make some extra money from home -- or on the commute to work, sitting in the carpool line for school pickup, or hanging in the bleachers waiting for your soccer player's game to start -- here's an idea that's worked for hundreds of thousands of...
Support these organizations fighting unnecessary gun violence. Don’t lose hope.
While this is not a political site per se, we have never shied away from sharing the causes, concerns and values that are dear to us as parents and as humans. And so I would be remiss if I didn't write about unnecessary gun violence and what we can do about it....
Fall 2024 shoe trends: 12 hot steals under $75 that update your wardrobe for less
If you're wondering what the fall 2024 shoe trends are, IMHO we're in luck! Chelsea boots are back, chunky heels that won't make you wobble, kitten heels that are feminine but not too tall, edgy moto boots, classic loafers, variations on mary janes. And if you want a...