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Breast Cancer Awareness Month products: 10 fabulous gifts that donate 50% or more to great causes.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, as you may have realized from all the logos and web pages turned pink right now. While we are all obviously "aware" by now (and some of us have even suggested changing the name to something more active than awareness), it's...
Self-care tips to help you survive the election: Spawned Episode 56
If you're like us, these last few weeks of the election have been pretty stressful. Between listening to the rhetoric ourselves and trying to shield our kids (or speak to them about it in a way that makes sense), we're feeling overwhelmed. So, we decided to talk about...
The coolest free printable Halloween paper dolls with costumes from sweet to steampunk to Star Wars
Some of my favorite posts here come from the things my kids ask me to find -- in this case, printable Halloween paper dolls. They loved some incredibly adorable paper dolls we'd featured here years back, but now they've gotten older and so have their tastes. So I've...
This new Roald Dahl line by Mini Boden is scrumdiddlyumptious.
If you think your kid is terrifico magnifico splendifico, have we got the designer kids clothes line for you! Mini Boden has combined their 25th anniversary with what would've been Roald Dahl's 100th birthday to create a fantastic line of kids clothing based on the...
Our 6 favorite baby carriers and slings, in honor of International Babywearing Month
October is my favorite month, because: hot cider, changing leaves, and sweater weather. And let's go ahead and add International Babywearing Month to that list of loves too. As a new mom, I had plenty of unwelcome advice from strangers to not "spoil" my babies by...
The 13 most outrageously awesome carved pumpkins you just have to see. Because, whoa.
Let's be honest...I'm lucky if I can get two eyes, a triangle nose, and a mouth carved into our pumpkin each year, but for some truly talented and dedicated pumpkin carvers out there, insanely intricate carvings become a masterful work of art. If you want to try your...
Are we excited about the newest Mo Willems’ book, Nanette’s Baguette? You bet!
For those of you still mourning the final installment of Elephant and Piggie, there's good news. Mo Willems has delivered to us a new heroine who's equally lovable. His newest children's book Nanette's Baguette follows Nanette as she embarks on her first big...
Doodle leggings: Just another reason why it’s awesome to be a kid.
I like to stock my daughter's wardrobe with lots of leggings when the weather gets cooler. She can wear them under anything from dresses to long sweaters, and they're definitely way more comfy than jeans. So, I spent a couple hours clicking through some of favorite...
Everyday Bravery Pins by Emily McDowell: Because sometimes just getting out of bed deserves a medal
There's a reason why we love artist Emily McDowell so much. She has this way of taking exactly what we're thinking and turning it into sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching quotes that turn into wonderful gifts and greeting cards. And her new Everyday Bravery Pins...
A fabulous resource for cool Halloween printables, from coloring pages to banners to party games
It's officially that time when my kids beg to decorate our door for Halloween and here come our friends from Caravan Shoppe to the rescue! Mom and graphic artist Alma Loveland -- make of the Ollieblocks we can't get enough of -- has just come out with a super...
6 super cool ways to decorate pumpkins with black Sharpie. Lazy? Or brilliant!
If you've been following our Halloween coverage this year, you won't be surprised that we've been seeking out cool Sharpie Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas. After all, we're busy! So we're all about cutting down on fuss, days of excessive pre-Halloween parental...
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Whichever social media site is your guilty pleasure du jour, we’re there, making sure you don’t miss our favorite posts on parenting, fashion, apps, recipes, deals and discounts, and random awesomeness from around the web. Plus our favorite part: we love hearing from...
Just Like Me: A book subscription box created for children of color who want to see themselves in the books they read, too.
I did the research, and in 2013, out of 3,200 children’s books published, only 93 featured African American characters. Sadly, that's even more than I had expected. And the numbers aren't much better for other races and ethnicities. Thankfully, campaigns...
Crafting with Feminism: Smashing the patriarchy with a hot glue gun.
My daughter is 10 and already bemoaning her leg hair and asking why the boy who used to be her friend now teases her mercilessly. No wonder she gravitated toward a fabulous new book the moment it landed in our mailbox. Crafting with Feminism by noted geek and author...
Sexy Halloween costumes that make you say, just..no. | Spawned 55: The Halloween episode
This week on Spawned, we are laughing so hard (truly, like, mascara-running laughing) discussing the craziest sexy costumes we've seen. Plus, more Halloween fun. Click right here to hear Kristen ranking these best of the worst ideas for "sexy" Halloween costumes from...
Fringed handbags: How to get this stylish fall trend in any budget, from $15 to…way, way more.
For the last few years, we've been loving the Navajo-inspired designs in everything from jewelry to home decor, and so it's no surprise we are big fans of the fringe trend for fall that we're seeing on gorgeous handbags from top designers to way more affordable...
Safe sleep for babies: 5 reliable sources on SIDS and more, so you can sleep better too.
In honor of SIDS Awareness Month, we're sharing five of our go-to, reliable resources on safe sleep for babies. After all, sleep is easily the topic that consumes our minds as new parents more than any other -- Are they getting enough sleep? Do I really need a...
The smartest pair of leggings your kid will ever wear.
When we say these leggings are smart, we don't just mean they hold up well after washing. Although they are well-made and do hold up to repeated washings without shrinking, fading, or losing shape, what really impresses us are the amazingly cool, creative,...
10 of the best Halloween events for kids around the country: From treats for littles to tricks for teens.
The leaves are crunchy, the air is crisp, the sky is blue, and your kids need to have fun in those adorable costumes too. So we've put together a list of we think are some of the best local Halloween events for kids all around the country. So mark your calendars for...
The Belly Art Project by Sara Blakely: A fun gift for new moms that also happens to help moms in need.
Sara Blakely has been fantastically successful helping us hide our post-baby bellies with her magical Spanx products, but now she's asking women to show off their bellies all in the name of charity. Her new book, The Belly Art Project, is a fun gift that gives back to...
16 seriously creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas for all of the fun, none of the pumpkin guts!
Welcome to the no-stress portion of our Halloween coverage, as we track down some of the coolest, most creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that are perfect for kids. After all, for me, Halloween's swarming bats, cackling witches, and stumbling zombies provide...