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Can you really be a feminist dad? Jordan Shapiro on fatherhood, masculinity, and gender roles in parenting. | Spawned 232
While we love all of our Spawned guests, there are some interviews that truly reshape our views on parenting. That's just how we feel about this chat with global education expert Jordan Shapiro. He changed our views on kids and technology thanks to his...
“Just embrace the Janet Jackson rule” and other tips for supporting women in the workplace.| Spawned Episode 231
What is the "Janet Jackson rule" exactly? Let's just say it could really help you succeed in your career (and has nothing to do with wardrobe malfunctions that were entirely the fault of a guy but that's another story). If you're a working woman -- or a man, frankly...
Making peace with A Very Pandemic Holiday ™ | Spawned Ep 221
Liz has cancelled Thanksgiving. Kristen is staying in her bubble. We've worried, we've cried, we've reconciled with it, and then sometimes we're not quite so reconciled. We're being honest about what we're missing and what sucks and what the problems are and who we're...
Who’s actually getting dressed these days? Or wearing makeup? Well… | Spawned Ep 220
Yes, yes we know what's going on in the world. But if you need a little break from watching the news, we've got a new Spawned podcast episode just for you, that all started from a post in our Spawned podcast community. (Yes, we are consistent with naming things, if...
Helping kids with reading: What we don’t know | Spawned ep 219
Parents have always played a huge part in kids' reading skills, but that's never been more true than it is now. It's not just our toddlers and preschoolers either. Yay, virtual school. (/scarcasm) So we were so happy to chat with ah absolutely fascinating guest, Dr....
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We found the very best Schitt’s Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list
Well of course we had to share our favorite Schitt's Creek gifts this year! After all, you might realize that one of favorite holiday gift recommendations each year are the up-to-the-minute pop-culture gifts, like Fleabag gifts in 2019, 90's TV pop culture gifts for...
Funny 2020 ornaments that celebrate a weird year, from Dr. Fauci to Savage, toilet paper to Schitt’s Creek.
While we often share our favorite funny Christmas ornaments, we just had to share our favorite 2020 ornaments, specifically. I mean this country can't agree on much lately (sigh) but I think we can all agree, that it's been one crazy year. In the alleged words of GW...
15+ inspired gift ideas for the most devoted The Crown fans
I know I'm not alone when I say I'm obsessed with The Crown. And I would happily take any The Crown gift this Christmas, because escaping to 80s London, if only through my screen, has been a very nice retreat from our home these days. (Even if we all have...
5 fabulous new books about Black women leaders and activists, all written by Black women.
As we reflect back on all that has happened this year, it's clear that so many people are seeing -- and honoring -- all the work that Black women are doing to effect change. And all the work that Black women have always done. It's a legacy that's been handed down for...
The very best Black Friday deals of 2020, from the big stores to our favorite small businesses
Time to get your holiday shopping on, for real. Black Friday is here, and there are some incredible Black Friday 2020 deals out there. Like always, we're skipping the "$10 off when you buy two pet rugs" deals, and focusing on the really good stuff. Like 50% off Mark...
Making peace with A Very Pandemic Holiday ™ | Spawned Ep 221
Liz has cancelled Thanksgiving. Kristen is staying in her bubble. We've worried, we've cried, we've reconciled with it, and then sometimes we're not quite so reconciled. We're being honest about what we're missing and what sucks and what the problems are and who we're...
Presenting our 100% entirely Small Business Holiday Gift Guide 2020: See our top 10 gifts for everyone on your list
This holiday season, for our 15th annual holiday gift guide (!), we just knew we had to create a 100% Small Business Holiday Gift Guide, exclusively featuring the best holiday gifts that support small shops, small brands, independent designers and makers, and local...
“This is a Book of Shapes”: Bet you can’t get through it without laughing.
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press There are some books for a child's library. that are must-haves: An alphabet book, a counting book, a shape book. They can be straightforward...or they can be fun. That difference matters when you're going to be...
What to send loved ones spending Thanksgiving alone, so you feel just a little more together.
Yesterday, my daughter who is attending graduate school for social work in Denver, called to tell me that she thinks it is best for her to cancel her planned trip home for Thanksgiving thanks to the new COVID warnings and restrictions in Oregon where I live. My first...
Quarantining your Elf on the Shelf. Is anything more holiday 2020 than this?
Am I a fan of Elf of the Shelf? Not particularly. But I know lots of you are -- including members of our own team. So when I saw this handmade quarantine bag for Elf on the Shelf on Etsy, well... come on. Join me in celebrating the ingenuity. And laughing. Remember...
Target’s early Black Friday sale, week 2: We pared it down to the good stuff!
Target rolled out their Black Friday deals way early this month, and we've been scouring the deals here. If you missed our post on last week's Black Friday deals, don't worry! Several of them are still marked down this week, like the Beats Studio 3 over-ear...
This truly special keepsake Advent calendar helps you countdown in a year like no other.
After rounding up 11 of our favorite new Advent calendars for kids and the best food Advent calendars of 2020 (seriously, amazing finds there so be sure to look!), I found just one more gorgeous keepsake Advent calendar. And I love it so much, it deserves its own...
8 easy gratitude activities for kids this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving looking so different this year, we're really trying to focus on gratitude and gratitude activities, so that we're spending more time feeling, well, thankful, instead of resentful. With my own Thanksgiving family plans cancelled -- though though that...
Presenting the It ornament of 2020
Oh, what a year 2020 has been. And since it's only mid-November, that means we've still got a good seven, eight years left of it! Which gives you plenty of time to get a hold of this 2020 toilet paper ornament while you can. Perhaps when you think back on 2020 in...
Target dropped their Black Friday deals early! We pared it down to the good stuff.
Target has rolled out their Black Friday deals way early this month, so there's no need to wait until after Thanksgiving to do your holiday shopping. Which is good, considering we are so down with the retail therapy right now. So we've put together the very best of...
This air purifier gets rid of 99.99% of impurities in the air, and never needs a filter change. Whoa.
This is a sponsored message from Kronos Advanced Technologies It's not an understatement to say we're thinking about the air we breathe more than ever. Especially when we're indoors -- which is exactly where we'll be spending plenty of time this winter. So it's...
We love these election reactions from some of our favorite moms: History is happening.
This morning, as we wake up on our first Monday with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris heading to the White House, I'm passing the mic. Although yes, of course, we had some things to say as well. I'm sharing just a few of the thoughts...
11 of our favorite new Advent calendars for kids to help countdown to Christmas
Every year (since 2008!) we've scoured the internet to find the coolest Advent calendars to help you -- and your excited kids -- count down to Christmas. In spite of all the hardships this year has thrown our way, or maybe because of them, I am determined to squeeze...
My favorite essential oil for all your de-stressing needs. And mine.
I tweeted this week that I've become the person who carries essential oils in my bag for stress and anxiety, and wow, it turns out I'm not alone! A lot of people asked what I like, the best essential oils I've found so far, hail from Aura Cacia. I've been sent a lot...
Who’s actually getting dressed these days? Or wearing makeup? Well… | Spawned Ep 220
Yes, yes we know what's going on in the world. But if you need a little break from watching the news, we've got a new Spawned podcast episode just for you, that all started from a post in our Spawned podcast community. (Yes, we are consistent with naming things, if...
Voting help and Election Day resources: All the help you need to find your voting place, watch the polls, report voter intimidation and more.
You might have heard, but there's this election coming up in the US on Tuesday, November 3 and it's kind of a big deal. Not just because we'll be electing the next president, but a lot of Senators, Members of Congress, and important local and state candidates that...