by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
While there have been plenty of downsides to 2021, one really wonderful upside are all the fantastic children’s books and YA lit that has come out this year. After compiling the best books of 2020 last year, I decided to put down my phone and read a lot more....
by Caroline Siegrist | Uncategorized
For all you out there needing last-minute Christmas gifts, we got you! My son’s gotten into the habit of asking Alexa how many days are left until Christmas and while it was pretty adorable at first, it can incite a little panic now that we’ve hit the...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
Since custom photo books are among our very favorite gifts for the holidays, for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even for teacher gifts and gifts for favorite sitters, we’ve put together a helpful comparison of our top picks. For years, we’ve...
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
Recently, I wrote about that article, the one about Instagram, teens, body image and self-esteem — and the conversation I had about it with my 14-year-old daughter. It generated so much great conversation on our social feeds, that Kristen and I wanted to chat...
by Kate Etue | DIY, Fashion, Kid Style
My 15-year-old son recently came home after a camp planning meeting with his friends and announced that they have decided to tie-dye their camp shirts this year. I kind of love this idea, so I wanted to look up some tie-dye pattern tutorials on You Tube to help them...
by Christina Refford | Cards + Stationery
This global pandemic has impacted so many small businesses we have loved for years, from indie bookstores to local restaurants. And, now, one of our favorite letterpress cards and gifts shop, Sapling Press has raised the alarm that they — along with about 250...
by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media, Doing Good, Tips + Tricks
I’d like to put in a plug for supporting indie bookstores right now, even if it takes a little extra effort. I’m seeing a lot of people trying to get through this looooong February (what’s that even about?) by recommitting to reading. I mean hey,...
by Christina Refford | Valentine's Day
No matter how I personally feel about the goofily coined term “Galentine’s Day,” I do agree that this is the year I might send Valentine’s gifts to friends. And I don’t mean friends with benefits! Just…friends. As we are...