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Chatting with Lisa Loeb about why kids music doesn’t actually suck | Spawned ep 51
If you think kids' music is the stuff that makes you want to jab forks into your ears, then you need to listen to the latest episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, featuring the one-and-only Lisa Loeb! This indie alt rocker sensation turned mom of two and kindie...
We’re fawning over these 9 adorable woodland creature bags for tweens.
Guiding a tween through fashion choices can get pretty squirrely. They want to seem grown up, but they also adore cuteness. It's a bear of a problem for even the most chipper of moms. That's why we've rounded up a staggering selection of adorable woodland creature...
11 times new parents have thought WTF, how is this my life?
Sure, those prenatal classes and baby books may prepare you for labor, breastfeeding (kind of), and baby milestones. But there are so many truly insane moments as a new parent that create a stark difference between your new life (i.e. slave to an infant) and your old...
Brooklinen: Amazing modern sheets when you don’t have the zillion hours it takes to look for amazing sheets
As someone who dreads sheet shopping with the fiery hatred of a thousands suns (seriously, why why why are 99% of all the sheets online so darn fugly?), I breathed a sigh of relief when I first clicked over to Brooklinen, a new site offering beautifully packaged,...
Honest election diapers for bipartisan babies
Now your baby's bottom can get political this election season with these limited edition Honest election diapers that are eco-friendly and bipartisan-friendly, too. (Great for split households.) Related: Get political with these new TOMS shoes We've been longtime fans...
The cutest lunch box notes, whether your kids love Star Wars, Pokémon GO, or Dr. Seuss
Way back when my mom packed lunch for me, the brown paper bag always came adorned with a smiley face, a heart, or on days she was feeling really ambitious, a rough portrait of our dog, Maggie. And as a kid, it made such a difference, especially in the early days when...
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9 black-and-white fall dresses for girls, from twirly to sporty to oh so mod
This summer's hot black-and-white trend (remember the cool swimsuits we found from Nununu and Marimekko?) is still going strong this fall. So we pulled together our favorite black-and-white fall dresses for girls -- from twirly styles to sporty pieces they can wear on...
A pro makeup artist picks her 5 best mascaras right now
Lately, I've been on a mascara mission. For me, not only does the perfect mascara have to look great, and add the perfect amount of volume to my lashes, but it can't run; I have deep set eyes and often end up with black mascara under my eyes as the day progresses. As...
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This is a sponsored message from Leesa Mattress The key to getting better sleep is often about finding the best mattress for your body, and that's exactly what Leesa Mattress delivers. Designed by a group of smart entrepreneurs who had their own sleep issues, they...
5 smart storage solutions for your kids’ artwork. Goodbye clutter!
Remember that trippy British kid's television show Teletubbies? How can anyone forget?! There was a character named The Noo-noo, which was a vacuum cleaner that went around sucking up anything out of place. Well, sadly, I too hate clutter so much that my family...
8 fun, not over-the-top, pregnancy announcement ideas beyond waving the stick in the air
Yes, we know -- announcing a pregnancy used to mean making a phone call to your parents, or maybe having a dinner if you wanted to go big. But now, so many couples are looking for creative ways to announce a pregnancy and, I get it. Especially as someone who's now...
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This is a sponsored message from Savitude If you've ever struggled to find stylish, quality work clothes -- let alone the time to buy them -- the new Savitude app and Savitude website are about to make it easier than ever. Especially if you're switching...
Handcrafted fairy doors that invite magical visitors from Hobbits to House Elves. No lost teeth necessary.
When I discovered the incredibly adorable, beautifully handcrafted fairy doors from Sugar Bush Fairies on Etsy, I instantly fell in love. Because I’m all about bringing a little magic and enchantment into my kids’ lives -- but I’ll be honest, I’m kind of a failure...
My 9/11 birthday
Adapted from a post originally published on Mom-101.com Hello. Today is my birthday. Which means your knee-jerk response is probably something like, oh, happy birthday, Liz! But as I’ve come to learn, a few seconds later, a certain realization will strike and...
Go vintage with embroidered handmade jewelry. Because, dainty can be darling.
Jewelry with embroidery and lace? I know, I know. Very dainty. Very breakable. But still. So pretty! I've gone through all the stages of mom jewelry -- from chewable beads to no (pullable!) stud earrings. Now that my kids are old enough to avoid snatching my favorite...
Let’s talk puberty: 3 books for girls that help you have the talk
I love having a daughter. Her bright, energetic, and (yes) sometimes emotional personality is such a treat to have in our home. We've had a very open relationship so far, which I am very grateful for, and now she's creeping up on the age where we're going to start...
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A fun interview with Anne Holton, wife of Tim Kaine, about parenting, politics + funny tweets | Spawned ep 50
This week on Spawned with Kristen + Liz, it's our golden anniversary, and we're extraordinarily thrilled to be joined by an incredibly special guest, Anne Holton, wife of Senator Tim Kaine, the Democratic candidate for Vice President. But wow, Anne is a powerhouse...
Pablo and His Chair by Delphine Perret: A story about being the best version of you
I have a soft spot for quirky children's books with captivating illustrations, which is why I keep picking up the brand new Pablo and His Chair by the French artist and author Delphine Perret to read to my kids. The story is simple -- a fidgety boy receives a chair...
11 of our favorite nursery must-haves | Baby Registry Essentials Guide
We're so excited to share our own favorite baby registry nursery must-haves as part of our ongoing Baby Registry Essentials Guide series, which we're bringing to you thanks to our partner, Gugu Guru. Some of our picks we bet you've seen (or maybe...