More coolness from recent weeks…
11 cool, modern ABC books for kids that parents will love too
I adore almost all children's books, and thank goodness for that since I am a mom of four kids. But there's one genre -- the ABC book -- that makes my eyes glaze over. Hey, you can only read "A is for apple" so many times. Over the years, however, I've found some...
The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!
Hear ye, hear ye! How does a parent of a Hamilton-obsessed kid score major points without spending your child's college fund on Broadway tickets? By throwing a Hamilton-themed birthday party, that's how. While I would love to give my daughter tickets to see the show...
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11 fun Oscar party ideas that razzle-dazzle in all the right ways
Whether you've seen every film nominated for an Academy Award this year or you're still trying to figure out what this La La Land is that everyone's so gaga about, having friends over for an Oscars party is always a winning idea. An excuse to obsess over all...
Sesame Street honors Black History Month with some of their favorite show clips. Ours, too.
If you've been looking for a good way to celebrate diversity with your very youngest kids during Black History Month (and well, every single month), a great place to start is Sesame Street. Because, of course! Our favorite kids' show has been celebrating diversity...
We can’t wait to read our way through this 100 essential novels scratch-off poster from Pop Chart Lab.
Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 classic novels -- books like Pride...
An easy way to help more kids learn from real news, not fake news.
We're big fans of supporting quality journalism, especially in this age of where fake news is running rampant. Because, facts matter. (Not that this is a big stake in the ground, mamas. I mean, is any normal person really like, "Whoo! Fake news! We need more of it!"...
A simple skincare regimen for busy moms, and 5 things I learned after sticking to it for 10 days
I'm pretty sure I can't be the only mom who barely has enough energy to wash her face at night and slap some moisturizer on, since I'm so darn tired I just want to brush my teeth and hit the sack. Yes, the 30 seconds it would take me always seems like 30 seconds too...
Dr. Harvey Karp answers parents’ biggest sleep questions. Yes! | Spawned ep 68
On this week's episode of the Spawned podcast, we are excited to welcome Dr. Harvey Karp, of Happiest Baby on the Block fame, though he virtually needs no introduction. We're so excited he joined us to answer some of parents most difficult questions about sleep,...
A clever RBG Dissent Pin that supports organizations doing good
I'm a super fan of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She's an incredible, inspiring female role model for my girls and a serious badass too. Plus she can throw shade like nobody's business. So when I found these RBG Dissent Pins honoring the Notorious RBG I...
Where to see all the 2016 Oscar best-picture nominees (especially for parents who have only seen Moana).
Do you know how many of the 2016 Oscars best picture nominees I've seen this year? Zero. Not a single one. Because, kids. But, I have one last chance to see them all before the big awards ceremony. And at a discount too. See, sometimes it pays to procrastinate. Top:...
Why the awesome new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel is worth waiting for.
The Wonder Woman movie isn't out until June, but the new Wonder Woman doll from Mattel will give little girls plenty of fierce dreams until then. Ahead of this weekend's New York Toy Fair (which we'll be covering, of course!), Mattel unveiled several Wonder Woman...
The hip, historical t-shirts for kids we’re obsessed with right now
Like the rest of the country, I've been a little Hamilton-obsessed lately. So when I found these hip, historical t-shirts for kids at Wee Rascals that have that same hip, historical bent as the musical that's on everyone's mind these days, I knew I had to share. And...
It’s a boy! Finally, the first boy in the American Girl Doll line.
Finally, after begging for years, we're pleased to learn there's going to be a boy doll from American Girl Doll this Thursday! His name is Logan Everett, and he plays drums alongside his friend, Tenney Grant, a female singer-songwriter from Tennessee. It's actually...
Happy Valentine’s Day for the real world, parents!
Whatever your Valentine's Day looks like tonight (Netflix and pass out seems pretty great to a lot of us TBH), we hope it's a good one! So Happy Valentine's Day to those of you in love, in like, or just crushing on a special someone. And an extra congrats to those of...
10 romantic movies streaming on Netflix for Valentine’s Day. Chill comes later.
Looking for the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix? We've got you covered! If you're spending Valentine's Day at home thanks to kids, colds, or cantankerous weather, and you've got a sweetheart who does the RomCom/RomDram thing, heads up for plenty of choices....
Livelihood: Ashley Biden’s brilliant hoodies for good initiative
Just this week, the launch of Livelihood has brought together four of my favorite things: Fashion, indie women-run businesses, products made in the US, and purchases that do good for people in need. Founded by Delaware social worker and former Veep offspring Ashley...
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The 2017 Grammy nominees for Best Children’s Album are all winners (to us).
Tonight, as we cheer on the nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards whose music plays in our car when our kids aren't in it, we'll also be rooting for the nominees whose music often is -- and with good reason. This year's Grammy nominees for Best Children's Album are...
5 creative ways to organize your kids’ books in less than a weekend
When my kids were little, their book collections were small and manageable. But as they grew, so did the mounds of books. It wasn't long before their libraries turned into massive piles that made it challenging to find the one book they needed right-this-very-second....
Yummy and totally easy Valentine’s Day treats for the classroom that there’s still time to make. Because procrastinators give love too!
'Tis the weekend to make those classroom valentines if you haven't already (ahem, like me and my boys). But no worries: Sometimes being a procrastinator works in your favor. For example, edible gifts shouldn't be made more than a couple of days ahead of time, and...