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The flag is getting more respect than women right now, and we’re calling it out.
When we're feeling angry, feeling distraught, feeling completely gutted -- as we have been for the past week following the news about Harvey Weinstein and so many (too many) related stories -- it's always helpful to talk out our feelings. So Kristen and I got on the...
How to play more with your kids without going insane | Spawned ep 88
This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we’re talking about indoor play. Because as the weather is getting cooler, our kids still need to stay active and keep the fun going. Yet...there's only so much we can handle, if we're going to be honest. So we invited,...
THERE WILL BE BLOOD: The great (and hilarious) period discussion | Spawned ep 87
This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, a brutally honest, very funny, no-holds (or anatomical references) -barred discussion about girls, periods, and yep. Vaginas. Because you can't talk about periods without talking vaginas. And the more we say the word, the...
More coolness from recent weeks…
LEGO gets more eco-friendly with a plastic made from…what??
As someone who is raising my kids on LEGO sets, but also a lot of talk about disposable plastic toys, I am so happy to see the news that LEGO is introducing sustainable, plant-based pieces starting this year, as part of their commitment to incorporate sustainable...
This new kids’ clothing is as awesome as the artists on it.
As much as we love kids' clothing with cutie-pie prints and patterns (seriously, rainbows and unicorns — love), we're blown away when prints and patterns get a little deeper. Glorious case in point: the Artists in History print in Kira Kids' new spring collection. The...
Holi hai! This must-read book about Holi for kids is full of joy
Today marks the beginning of Holi, the Indian festival of color, love and springtime. You know, the one with the bright, colorful powder that's tossed in celebration of good triumphing over evil, fertility and love. (Concepts we can totally get behind!) Every spring,...
11 clever Oscar party ideas that deserve awards of their own
Whether you've watched every Academy Award nominated film this year, or your list begins and ends with Coco (no judgment, parents!), Oscar parties are always a fun excuse to get everyone together for Hollywood-themed food, drinks, decorations, activities, and puns. So...
The new Hunter Boots collection for Target is here, and they cost WHAT?
At long last, the much coveted and beloved Hunter Boots have come to Target and I am here for it! I am not only here, I am stomping my feet in stylish puddle-jumping preparation. This post has been updated to reflect the new collection CMP is an rstyle affiliate...
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The Mister Rogers Funko Pop! collection is coming!
For the generation that always wanted to have a neighbor just like Mister Rogers, Funko Pop is giving us the next best thing! In honor of the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Funko Pop! will release the sweetest Mister Rogers vinyl figure and other...
Kids and activism: 10 smart ways they can put their passion to good use.
With the strong, courageous teens of Parkland Florida's Majory Stoneman Douglas High inspiring so many of us over the past two weeks (jeez, has it only been two weeks?) Kristen and I been thinking so much about kids and activism. In part, because we're already seeing...
The pro-breastfeeding Gap ad that has us cheering. And melting.
I'm a nursing mother, so it's not unusual to see images of breastfeeding moms and babes when I scroll through my Instagram. And while I fully expect to see this content from my fave maternity sites and pro-breastfeeding bloggers, the recent Gap ad of a woman nursing...
Fun metallic desk supplies to help glitz up your work space
Take a quick peek at these fun metallic desk supplies and if you're feeling the winter blahs like I am, you'll know exactly why I've been scouring the web for them. I know that in a few short weeks we'll have a little more daylight, but with the cold still here...
Why every child (and adult) should read The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
The Rabbit Listened, by Cori Doerrfeld, is hands down, my favorite kids' book that's come across my desk lately. It's a simple story about how to respond with compassion when you see someone suffering and it couldn't come along at a better time. Doerrfeld's sweet,...
Moms of color share the importance of Black Panther and it’s amazing.
When I left our sold-out Black Panther theater on opening night, I wanted to run out and start shouting on the street, SEE THIS MOVIE NOW! In brief: It was just spectacular: The casting is stellar, the special effects are killer, the production design and costumes are...
Why dress like a Kardashian when you can dress like Dustin Henderson?
When Dustin wore a retro purple Thunder Lizard dinosaur sweatshirt from the Science Museum of Minnesota in season one of Stranger Things, fans cleaned out the museum's supply of Dustin's dinosaur sweatshirts faster than you can say NO BARB, STAY AWAY FROM THE POOL!...
We’re crushing hard on these nature-inspired handmade blocks.
I took one look at the nature-inspired handmade wooden blocks from Water & Lightning at Toy Fair 2018 and...instant love. These minimalist but colorful stacking blocks feel amazing, are nicely weighted, and the perfect size for both little hands learning to grasp...
17 of the coolest black and white baby gifts for sophisticated babes.
Recently I've been coveting the clean, cool aesthetic of black and white baby gifts -- nursery decor, clothes, toys, you name it. Which probably has something to do with the fact that as my young son has accumulated more and more presents and hand-me-downs, his...
My 5 little fashion secrets that help protect your clothes, save you time, save you money
At this point in my life, I'm not spending a ton of money updating my wardrobe each season. Instead, I'm all about little fashion helpers that help me get more out of the staples I do own. Like my favorite knee-high boots I want to last more than a few years. Or the...
A custom board game for preschoolers can help you win best birthday gift ever.
My board-gaming family geeked out just a little this week, getting our hands on our very own personalized board game, Our Family's Race Across the U.S.A. For my kids, a new board game is always fun...but one with their own photos as the game pieces? Minds blown. Race...
Bevy & Dave makes Black history blocks that help build future leaders, too.
After attending the NY Toy Fair each year, there's always one product I'm really excited about having discovered, making me want to run back to my laptop and share it with you all immediately. While there were actually quite a few great finds (you followers of our...
How these new temporary tattoos can be part of a self-care routine. For real.
We're big fans of Tattly temporary tattoos, as our readers well know by now, thanks to their cool collaborations with indie artists, and all-ages designs. But their new collection, which are designed to smell great, have really caught our eyes. And noses. Created in...
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood turns 50 today! Here are 5 favorite episodes to share with your own kids.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. As a kid who looked forward to watching him and Mr. McFeely and Lady Elaine Fairchilde every day on our teensy black-and-white '70s TV, I can think of nothing better than sharing him...
The hot accessory trend of 2018…designer fanny packs! But you have to call them belt bags.
I never thought I'd see the day that fanny packs were showing on the Fashion Week runways and touted by designers as a hot new accessory, and yet here we are. Only, don't call them fanny packs. They're belt bags, sweetie sweetie dahling. If I'm going to be honest, I'm...
What Olympic sport is competing which day? This website has the answer!
Let's be honest, the Olympics coverage is a mess. (And you know I'm a total Olympics-watching geek if you have been following our Instagram Stories on Cool Mom Picks!) Live events aren't live -- unless they are. The medal ceremonies seem almost non-existent. And while...