Stretch your budget with these 24 legit ways to make extra money each month

If one thing is clear it's that our kids' generation is growing up in the throes of activism, and we love it. So we're always sharing ways to help support their passion to make the world better, from books that teach kids how to be activists, to t-shirts that honor...

Kids and nutrition: Tips from pediatric expert Dr. Tanya Altmann | Spawned ep 125

What to do this weekend with the kids: How about free admission to a National Park?

With tomorrow, September 22 being the 25th anniversary National Public Lands Day, that means it's one of 4 days of the year that you can get free admission to more than 400 National Parks that ordinarily charge admission. And it's not just free for kids, it's free for...

7 unbelievably amazing hotel suites we want to stay in, like, tonight

We've all got trips we've wanted to take ourselves, or gift to someone else, whether it's that 50th anniversary celebration for our parents, the last-ditch babymoon, or the "who needs a 25th high school reunion?" girls weekend. Now thanks to our sponsor Suiteness, you...

Trend alert: 7 favorite mini crossbody handbags that prove less is more

by Caroline Siegrist

Let's talk about mini crossbody handbags, my friends. If you haven't yet gotten your hands on one these little numbers, they're lining up to be one of fall's biggest (and uh, smallest) trends. I've been coveting one for practical reasons as well; because I log a lot...

Take a peek inside the new I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions. It’s wonderful.

From the moment we discovered Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, we knew it was bound to be a massive hit. A book full of diverse, inspiring women's stories complete with great writing and stunning illustrations -- what's not to...

The simple difference between Latino and Hispanic, in one clever cartoon

There is so confusion about the difference between Latino and Hispanic, whether you can use the terms interchangeable, and whether they're two different things. So with this week kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), it seems like a good time...

One brilliant, simple thing you can do right now to help end working mom guilt | Spawned ep 124

Working mom guilt is something every working mom has experienced in one way or another. And basically, it sucks. However, we've always heard that guilt is the most useless emotion -- and now, consider us schooled. On this week's episode of Spawned, we spoke with...

Jonathan Van Ness wants you to Own it, Gorg. Words to live by!

As devoted Queer Eye fans -- and that includes Kristen and my kids, too -- we might have squealed, just a little, when we found this super limited edition Jonathan Van Ness Own It, Gorg t-shirt from Represent Clothing. Doesn't it say everything we want to think, be...

Hurry! This limited edition Cratejoy gift box is giving 100% to an extraordinary organization

We're all longtime fans of Cratejoy gift boxes, which are packed with beautifully curated goodies for all kinds of impossible-to-shop-for people in your life. And now that they've announced that their upcoming Cratejoy for a Cause box to support St. Jude's -- one of...

TL Duryea’s striking Sheroes Portrait Project, now wearable, drinkable and portable

I first discovered artist TL Duryea's daily portrait project at the beginning of the year. It was through her portrait of Judge Rosemary Aquilina who presided over the Larry Nassar - US Gymnastics hearings. I was just floored at how beautifully she captured her rage,...

6 important reasons to talk to girls honestly about their bodies and sexual health. And no, you can’t say “vajayjay.”

When my oldest daughter was 17 months old, lying half-nekkid on the diaper change pad, she grabbed her genitals and said, BUTT! “No, honey,” I corrected. “That’s your...vagina.” Cough. Gulp. Eep. Deep breath in… Exhale. Phew. Why was it so hard? It made little sense,...

5 fabulous floral dresses you can totally wear this fall

Sad to put away the florals now that we're past Labor Day? Not so fast, friends! Floral is not just in, it's everywhere and I put together a few favorite floral dresses that I know can get a ton of wear this fall and even into winter. Whether you're rocking them with...

How to trade-in your old car seat for a new one at Target right now

Kids recently outgrow an infant seat? Ready for a booster? Just need a new car seat that doesn't smell like...well, old car seat? (And lordy, I feel your pain.) You'll be happy to know that Target's popular car seat trade-in program is back! CMP is an rstyle...

Make family night more…disgusting with these 7 popular gross-out games

"Gross" is really having its moment. Last year we saw the pimple popping game as an alternative to fidget spinners, and I have to admit, it made me gag. Now, we're seeing a new trend in kids' toys: gross family games. They are seriously ew. But hey, if your family...

The personalized baby gifts for kids whose names will never be on a gift shop keychain

For those of us who had 16 Jennifers and Michaels in every class, it's no surprise our kids' classe are now filled with names like Atticus, Harper, Caleb, and Arun. Even if there's more than one Mikayla, it's likely that one is a McKayla, one is a Mickaylah, and one...

Herstory is required reading for girls who want to change the world

If you have kids like ours, who binge-read books like Rad American Women A to Z and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, are you going to love this new book! We're starting in on Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World, by Katherine Halligan and illustrator...

Make Your Kid a Money Genius: Financial tips from Beth Kobliner | Spawned Ep 123

If you've been wondering how much you should give your kids for an allowance, what to tell a preschooler about money, or when you should open your kids their own bank accounts, hey, us too. Get the answers and a whole lot more on this episode featuring special guest...

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