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Letting kids fight their own battles: Should parents intervene?
Do you let your kids handle their own battles, or do you step in to help? Or, gulp, do you fight the battles for them? On this week's episode of SPAWNED with Kristen and Liz tackle this pretty sticky parenting question and offer some solid approaches for how to...
Really helpful expert college tuition savings tips for parents, and why you need to start immediately.
Saving for your kid's college education might seem super far off, as you sit awake in the middle of the night bouncing a tiny baby back to sleep or checking over that first-grade math homework. But actually, it's never too soon to start thinking about it. Yes, we...
Little Balena handmade baby blankets. Preppy is back!
Any parent knows the importance of a go-to baby blanket, because a baby blanket is never just a blanket; it's a play mat, a changing pad, a lovie, a spot for tummy time and sometimes yes, a perfect cover for snuggling up and keeping warm. That's a lot to live up to,...
CHARM IT and Tattly team up, and our girls go wild
If you aren't familiar with CHARM IT, the wildly popular charm bracelet brand for girls, then you haven't ever browsed at the black hole of impulse purchase crack by the register at your favorite kids' boutique. Well now there's a fun, albeit temporary way to get your...
The most fun your kids have ever had with a paper cup
Choosing the coolest party supplies for your birthday is a time-honored tradition at our house, and this year I'm pretty sure the winner will be these adorable color your own paper cups from the Oh Happy Day party shop. These coloring cups are like a fun craft, party...
Peanutize yourself! Then be best friends with Lucy and Snoopy like you always wanted to.
Yes, it's to promote a movie, but that's never stopped us from playing with something totally fun online, like the new Get Peanutized website, in which you can turn yourself into a Peanuts character. You know you want to. Hop online and in seconds (depending how...
Adorable handmade baby crib mobiles let your baby fall asleep dreaming of Cinderella. Or ninjas.
I was never a musical crib mobile kind of parent. And now that there are so many options for piping in lovely music into a child's room -- as in, lovelier music than that tinny awfulness in most crib mobiles -- I love the idea of just a simple, pretty crib mobile that...
Documentaries to watch with kids about other kids: 6 entertaining and thought-provoking films we love
Here's an idea: The next time your kids ask (politely, of course) to watch their favorite movie -- as in, the animated feature or superhero flick they've seen a million times -- why not suggest a documentary instead? Now before you roll your eyes like my husband, who...
Cool handmade Halloween costumes for kids that can be worn long after Halloween. Like everyday if you’re our kids.
We've been huge fans of designer Courtney Chu of Courtney Courtney since she launched her fabulous dresses maaaaany years ago, but these handmade Halloween costumes for kids might just take the cake. Courtney brilliantly upcycles t-shirts into dresses our own...
Baby play gyms as beautiful as they are fun
A new baby may be small, but they all have some magical ability to fill an entire home with all of their things. So we're always looking for those gifts and gear essentials that both baby and you will love looking at, like baby play gyms. I love all three of these...
2015 National Book Awards: The 10 longlist finalists for Young People’s Literature
This week the National Book Awards were announced, and now we've got about a million hours of reading ahead of us. But we wanted to share the 10 longlisted finalists in Young People's Literature, from nearly 300 that were submitted, should your teens -- and hey, even...
10 of the cutest pirate gifts for kids because, argggg it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Avast, me hearties, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day. And since this esteemed annual holiday falls on a Saturday this year, our kids can plunder the living room and giggle about the "poop deck" all day long without getting in trouble in the classroom. To get you and your...
Letting your kids play outside alone or walk to school: Is it bad for kids, or just bad for parents?
Do you let your kid walk to school alone? Or to the park? Or to the neighbor's house to play? But more importantly, have you ever let your kid go out alone...and lied about it for fear of repercussion? Today on the latest Episode of Spawned, Kristen and Liz have a...
Alphabet posters for the non-couch potato generation
If you're the type who hears news about kids needing to get outdoors more and wonder just who the heck they're talking about, have we got an awesome pick for you. My Outdoor Alphabet is a series of beautifully designed posters, baby onesies and tees that bring to life...
In NYC? Shop Rebecca Taylor with us for a great cause!
Next Thursday, September 24, I'm so pleased to be co-hosting a Rebecca Taylor shopping event with Jessica Seinfeld, on behalf of the awesome folks at Baby Buggy. And I'd love our NYC readers to join! What? You say you can come? Awesome! Just be sure to RSVP to...
12 easy party planning tips, tricks and time-saving hacks. Because oof, party planning.
If it's not clear, we all love parties around here. But planning and hosting them? Well, that can be a challenge, especially if you're a busy parent. But fear not! We've put together a ton of ideas to help make parties even easier. In other words, we want you to enjoy...
The best of the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Finalists: An admittedly abbreviated list.
Once again, Martha Stewart has announced her American Made competition finalists and I always love supporting them. It's such a great platform for smaller, indie makers to get more exposure, especially those producing wonderful products right here in the U.S. There...
Pillows that make you want to rock. Or mosh. Or possibly moonwalk.
Sometimes you just see some random thing that you didn't know you were looking for at all and say okay, now I want that. Such is the case with the fun music genre pillow covers from Quirk & Rescue. I'm totally smitten with these colorful pillows that proclaim your...
18 of the coolest ankle boots for fall: The best deals and the big splurges.
Fall is my favorite time of the year, because boots! Also coffee and pumpkin spice and back to school, but cool boots are way up there. Right now I'm thinking about ankle boots, because it's really still too warm to be wearing anything taller than that. Plus, they'll...
Madly Wish: luxury handmade baby bedding, pillows, and blankets to make your nursery one-of-a-kind
Decorating the nursery ain't what it used to be; the lace and bows and safari animals of nursery decor past have made way for emerging indie artists who are creating vibrant, fun, original designs for stylish parents who want more selection. We are are always on the...
6 innovative products for babies with multiple uses, so you can use them for years past the infant stage.
Having a new baby is exciting and fun and...crazy expensive. We've all been there, it can be hard figuring out whether you splurge on the crib, or get a cheaper crib and spend more on all those cute clothes and room decor accessories and infant toys. It's even...