Spawned Parenting Podcast: Latest Episodes
The latest from Spawned, our award-winning parenting podcast
Smart tips for tackling digital clutter with Joshua Zerkel of Evernote | Spawned episode 77
If you're like us, you've got a bazillion photos sucking memory on your phone, not to mention all those unnamed documents on your computer. And we won't even talk about our email inboxes. But that's all about to change for us, and you, thanks to our special guest on...
Getting kids excited about science: A chat with NPR Wow in the World hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas | Spawned ep 76
Well, if Spawned with Kristen and Liz haaaaas to be beaten by someone in the Kids + Family podcast category, we're happy it's the new NPR podcast Wow in the World, a weekly science show "for kids and their grownups." Especially because it's hosted by two of our...
Work after baby: Lauren Smith Brody’s tips for surviving with sanity and style | Spawned ep 75
How do you get back to work after having a baby without losing your mind? How in the world can you start looking -- and feeling -- human again when you feel anything but? How do you carve out me-time when it seems least likely? And the big one: Is it possible to ever...
More coolness from recent weeks…
LEGO Tape | Editors Top 10 of the Year
If your house is covered in LEGOs like our homes are covered in LEGOs, you're probably as excited as we were to discover this LEGO tape. Yes, your kids can actually stick it to surfaces, then build on it with their LEGO blocks, which is why it's one of our Editors Top...
Unicorn Vans | Editors Top 10 of the Year
The second we spotted these Unicorn Vans in bigger kid sizes, we knew they would make our kids freak out. And well, they did, along with our Facebook fans, and their lucky kids. See the rest of our Editor Top 10 Picks of the Year here! Now, we've seen our fair share...
The Girls Sports Bras from Yellowberry | Editors Top 10 of the Year
2017 has arguably been a year for women and girls and you'll see that reflected in a lot of our top Editors Top Picks of the Year. So next up, we're giving a shout out to the wonderful, woman-run, indie label Yellowberry. And more specifically, their amazing new girls...
The Wonder Movie | Editors Top 10 of the Year
Each year, we put together our editors' picks for our favorite finds of the past year. This year, instead of sorting by category, we thought we'd pare it down our top 10 discoveries of 2017, and roll them out right up until New Year. It's been a tough year in a lot of...
Tips for caring for baby’s sensitive and eczema-prone skin | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Eucerin Caring for a baby's skin can require special care and TLC, especially during the cold winter months. To keep it soft and smooth, parents love the Eucerin Baby Line from the trusted dermatologist- and pharmacist-recommended...
The Women Superheroes who rocked 2017 | Editors Top 10 of the Year
When we think about the amazing impact that female heroes of all kinds made on our movie-going experiences in 2017, of course Wonder Woman stands out. It's officially the highest-grossing superhero origin movie of all time, which shows the studios that yes, there's an...
10 diverse new books from women authors in 2017 worth reading in 2018.
It's been a tough year for women, but we're convinced that the future is female, and that includes 2018. So in the spirit of sisterhood, supporting the work of more diverse voices, and in general, just discovering something new and wonderful to read right now. I've...
Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
I’ve tracked down such cool ways to present those holiday gift cards to make them that much more gifty and creative.
Pro tips for saving a ton of money on family travel | Spawned Ep 99
Now that so many of us are traveling for the holidays, we're thinking a lot about how to do it better next year -- whether that means saving money, making the most of our reward programs, finding apps that make life easier and keep you organized, or just, you know,...
Spark Christmas magic with these printable letters to Santa and Rudolph
Have your kids written their letters to Santa yet? If not, you need to download this adorable dear santa set of printable stationery from one of our favorite indie shops, Caravan Shoppe, right now. You'll have printable letters to Santa and Rudolph in your inbox...
12 fabulous beauty gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Including you.
If you've ever read any of our gift guides, you know we love to give and receive (hint hint) beauty gifts any time of year at all. They're a brilliant, easy gift for those of us last-minute shoppers, and yet they never feel last minute at all. Whomever is still on...
Hot holiday toys you can still buy last-minute: Liz’s picks on the TODAY Show
This morning, our editor Liz got to drop by the TODAY Show studios to share a few last-minute toy ideas and gift picks with Megyn and her fantastic audience. If you're looking for a few of the ideas, we've put them all together for you below! And for even more ideas,...
We found the most magical ornament for a last minute Christmas DIY
When we came across these and including them in our Holiday Gift Guide to great DIY gift ideas, it's because we knew they belonged on the Christmas tree of every self-respecting unicorn lover. Or anyone who needs a little boost from a joyful trifecta of Christmas...
5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!
After spending a lifetime as the girl with the frizzy hair, bless the 21st century and its awesome hair products and techniques. Whether I'm looking for a chic holiday look with bouncy curls or waves, or a sleek blowout for everyday, I am grateful to the experts who...
Is Greatest Showman good for kids? More than good, it’s important. | Thinking : Parent
If by now you haven't heard about The Greatest Showman, well where have you been? Wrapping gifts or something? Geez. This has been one of the biggest PR blitzes I've seen in a long time. And that was before its three Golden Globe nominations. There's been a light show...
This hospital cares for children with special needs, and they need you. | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from St. Mary's HealthCare System for Children Families with children who have special needs, or have been hospitalized for an illness or injury, face so many challenges. And this season, there are so many organizations asking for support,...
The ultimate Chrismukkah gift: Found it!
The other night, at my annual apartment building Christmas party -- that's the NYC version of a block party, by the way -- a neighbor asked, "so who here gets Chinese food and sees a movie on Christmas?" Basically, everyone raised a hand. So here I am, dying laughing...
Superfight: The perfect game for people who love to argue. i.e. Families!
I grabbed the game Superfight for this year's summer road trip with my kids, and we've haven't been able to stop playing it. So if you're looking for a fun, no-skill-required game to play with family over the holidays, bring to parties, or just wrap up as a cool...
15 creative DIY holiday gift wrapping ideas that we love: Think outside the box. (Ha!)
I was really excited to spend a little time looking for easy, creative holiday gift wrapping ideas, especially as someone who blames her lackluster holiday gift wrapping on the kids (shhh). I've always wanted the gifts to look festive and pretty; I think I've just...
7 of the coolest origami ornament tutorials, from simple to OMG.
'Tis the season for finding new ornaments for the tree, so this year I've put together 7 of the coolest origami ornament tutorials for kids and teens to get their craft on. From super simple angels to regal golden elephants, these are such cool papercrafts for kids...
5 cool Christmas pajamas for babies and kids that don’t make them look like elves.
A new pair of Christmas pajamas for babies (and kids!) is an annual tradition for so many families. Since I was a little girl, our own family gave a new pair of Christmas pjs every Christmas eve as the one gift we could open early. It always made those Christmas...