6 DIY holiday classroom gifts that are festive and fun
So apparently giving out holiday classroom gifts are a real thing. How I’ve managed to get my kids from preschool through middle school not knowing about this, is a mystery to me. But this year, I was tasked with searching for ways to make cute DIY holiday...
6 DIY holiday gifts for teachers from the kids that will get an A+
When it comes to holiday gifts for teachers, as a former teacher myself I know first-hand that there is no way to really thank the fantastic teachers of the world enough for all that they do. All day long. Every day. But there are still meaningful holiday gifts for...
A brilliant way to figure out how to be the change you want to see in the world.
In order to stay positive in life, I always try to find the good in a bad situation. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. But I honestly believe that actually doing something about the issues that concern me, give me hope, even if busy parents like me struggle...
We got WHAT for Christmas? The answers to all your holiday questions | Spawned episode 61
With so many holiday dilemmas and conundrums, we decided to ask you, our awesome readers and listeners, what holiday questions you’d love to hear us answer on the air. And wow, you delivered! On this extra special, extended version of Spawned with Kristen and...Boozy hostess gifts to keep the holidays spirited (hic)
Boozy hostess gifts to keep the holidays spirited (hic) If you want to be the holiday party guest with a guaranteed invitation back next year, never, ever, ever show up empty-handed. But you know that already, right? If your default hostess (or host) gift is wine,...
How to make a DIY Thankful Turkey with your kids in 4 (very) easy steps.
Our favorite crafts around here are simple ones that don’t require an MFA, and it’s a big bonus when we don’t even have to head to the craft store for supplies. And if these crafts help us have conversations about the world around us, allow our...Empowering gifts for girls who keep on keeping on
Empowering gifts for girls who keep on keeping on We have tons more empowering girl gift ideas (plus updated discount codes) in our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide! We are unapologetic fans of girl power, and so we love each of these cool, empowering gifts for girls to help...
15 amazing strong girl costume ideas for Halloween that go beyond the expected.
I have no problems with princesses and more traditional Halloween costumes for my daughter, but I admit I do have a bit of a bias toward strong girl Halloween costumes. So when my daughter told me she wants to dress up as a Greek goddess this year, I definitely felt...
15 not-so-scary Halloween crafts and treats for kids who want the fun without the nightmares.
Not everyone has kids that want scary Halloween decorations around the house. Like mine, for example. Hosting a trick-or-treat party is one of my kids’ favorite traditions of the year, and they totally love Halloween, but they’d prefer we do more non-scary...
