More coolness from recent weeks…
Epic tees for epic teens and tweens, designed by epic teens and tweens. Epic.
One of the hardest things about buying clothes for my tween is that she wants to look grown-up, but the clothes made for teens are too often high on price and low on, uh, coverage. And the message isn't always one I want to promote, like those "Math is hard" shirts...
4 fun DIY mobile kits that you won’t be able to stop looking at either.
As a first-time pregnant lady, I've been dreaming up color schemes for a nursery for oh, the past 5 months or so. And with my recent gender reveal party (it's a boy!), I'm now even closer to honing in on colors, patterns, and styles for my baby's room. And one thing...
Fitness tips for cold weather to help keep you on your routine: Because winter is coming (but pecan pie belly could possibly be avoided)
The winter can definitely put a damper on anyone's fitness routine, which is why we're putting together some really helpful, realistic, cold weather fitness tips to help you out as things get chilly. Between the can't-resist holiday foods and the bitter cold weather...
Fantastic Beasts movie review: The magic is back, but is it okay for young kids?
We Harry Potter fans have waited very patiently. As in, it's been five years (yes, really) since Deathly Hallows Part 2 came out. But friends, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is just out in theaters, living up to the magic we expect from J.K. Rowling's...
Art With Edge coloring books for tweens and teens makes coloring in the lines cool again.
Move over grown ups, there's a new coloring demographic in town. And, we're not talking about kiddie books filled with hearts and teddy bears. Art With Edge -- Crayola's latest line of seven cool coloring books and two coloring kits -- are filled with zombies, sugar...
How to make a DIY Thankful Turkey with your kids in 4 (very) easy steps.
Our favorite crafts around here are simple ones that don't require an MFA, and it's a big bonus when we don't even have to head to the craft store for supplies. And if these crafts help us have conversations about the world around us, allow our kids to get in touch...
Thanksgiving survival tips. For humans, not turkeys. | Spawned Episode 59
Thanksgiving can be a challenging time for lots of people, but this year, well, let's just say stress levels are at an all-time high. So, on today's episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we're sharing our Thanksgiving survival tips, from setting conversation...
10 free educational online resources for curious kids that every parent should know
We love how the Internet can help us when it comes to raising a generation of more curious kids. There are just so many remarkable free educational online tools and resources that help support a child's natural curiosity, and even help push them a little (or a lot)...
8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.
You may have heard Gilmore Girls fans across the globe collectively freaking out when Netflix launched Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life a few years back. We will, of course, be watching while Rory continues to figure out her life and career, Lorelai struggles to...
The very cool new color-your-own dress for kids could be the hit of the holidays
Who knew coloring would have become such a huge trend in 2016?Maybe it's a welcome break from so much screen time or just a way to keep ourselves sane in a crazy year. Because now our girls can even color in their own clothes, with the Christmas-themed Tons of Fun...
10 essential kitchen safety rules to set, that keep little cooks safe in the kitchen.
We're big fans of pulling kids into the kitchen early and often. But that also means setting kitchen safety rules for kids -- and for you. Not just because it keeps them safe (though that's obviously the most important thing), but because it's the essential...
13 amazing, free Thanksgiving printables from a cute pie box to a fun I Spy game for kids.
I've always loved Thanksgiving and although I have been looking forward to it for weeks now, it feels like the events of the election may loom over the dinner table like 50-foot floats in the Macy's Day Parade (except not as cute and friendly). It's been an emotional...
Cool ways to tie scarves: 7 videos that make it easy. Winter style, check!
Forget sweater weather; for me, fall is all about scarves. They're always on trend, and to top it off, they're practical, which is important to me. (#momlife, yo.) Having a couple of scarves in your closet gives you a lot of affordable ways to spruce up your wardrobe...
9 terrific baby gift ideas to help baby (and mom) get more sleep | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
If there's one thing we know that every new mom needs, it's sleep. Lots of it. Lots and lots of it. So what better baby shower gift to consider than one aimed at getting her just what she needs? We are so excited to put together tons of recommendations in this next...
What the world needs now… you know the rest.
So many shopping holidays are just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you're busy keeping a spreadsheet of all the best deals around. (And, hey, if you're late to the task, don't worry, we'll be sharing all our best deals finds and holiday gift ideas...
These 6 new books for kids about the arts are sure to inspire young painters, musicians, and writers.
I've noticed a trend lately among the hundreds of children's books I receive for review: stellar new books for kids about the arts. We tend to promote a lot of STEM toys, books, and opportunities for kids because we're passionate about science and technology and the...
Not Parent Approved: Like Cards Against Humanity…for kids.
With the massive popularity of Cards Against Humanity, it was only a matter of time before someone created a G-rated (ok, G-rated-ish) adaptation that pays homage to its irreverent mastery. Enter Not Parent Approved, a truly hilarious, very clever family card game...
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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...
Share a drink with a kaiju, thanks to this awesome Tokidoki x ZoLi collaboration.
We love it when two trusted favorites come together to make a product we believe in -- and that our kids think is super cool. Behold this rad collaboration between fashion icon Tokidoki and ZoLi, trusted makers of cool water bottles and food solutions, all free of...
Gorgeous pajamas by Sudara that help women in India find safe, sustainable work.
I may be the only person I know who gets excited about daylight savings time because the earlier sunset gives me an excuse to slip into something soft and forgiving for many more hours of the day. Oh yeah, and being pregnant hasn't helped with this habit, at all. As a...
8 fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for preschool kids beyond tracing a hand to look like a turkey.
I truly love spending autumn weekends doing fall crafts with my nieces, and now that we're done with pumpkins and ghosts, I'm looking into cool craft projects for Thanksgiving. I searched around and found some favorites from the harvest vegetables to turkeys (so many...