Spawned Parenting Podcast: Latest Episodes
The latest from Spawned, our award-winning parenting podcast
Find out the 5 things women can do to live happier, healthier, and up to 14 years longer. Wow.
Whether you're a woman nearing thirty, forty, fifty, or well beyond -- have I got good news for you. Debra Whitman PhD, expert on aging and longevity, AARP Chief Public Policy Officer, and author of The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and...
Gabrielle Blair on the “long game” of parenting: Creating less stress and more fun
Parenting is messy business, and yet there are some people on the internet who make it look easy -- or at least really fun. Because they actually are having fun. One of those people is arguably Gabrielle Blair, who you may know as Design Mom. If you don't know her...
Personal coaches and career crossroads: Tips for figuring out “what’s next” from award-winning Journalist Katherine Goldstein
A lot of moms in my life are hitting a new chapter right now, asking themselves, "What's next for me? Should I stick with this career? Do I really have entrepreneurship in me? Should I write a book? And who am I after my kids leave the home?" If you're among them,...
More coolness from recent weeks…
The best affordable Smart Home setup for beginners
Setting up a smart home doesn’t mean turning your living room into a tech showroom or draining your savings. Honestly, it can be as simple as plugging in a few key devices that make your day-to-day a little easier. If you’ve been curious about smart home tech but...
Big spring savings at Gap Factory
Spring wardrobes don’t refresh themselves, but Gap Factory’s current deals make it a whole lot easier to stock up. With up to 75% off across the site, plus an extra 15% off at checkout, this is the kind of sale that makes you want to clean out a drawer or two. Think...
The digital spring cleaning we didn’t know we needed: simplifying the family wireless plan
Spring usually starts with the usual reset - donating clothes, clearing out the random cabinet full of mismatched sippy cups, maybe even organizing your inbox. But it’s also a good time to look at the quiet stuff. The things that don’t take up space but somehow take...
Your kids will love these 35 affordable Easter basket ideas – all under $15!
While we're all for jellybeans, affordable chocolate bunnies, and Peeps of every color, if you're looking for creative, affordable Easter basket ideas beyond candy, we've got you covered! In fact, this year we're sharing 35 incredibly cool Easter basket ideas for...
27 smart, trending finds that make mom life easier
Ever buy something that actually makes your day easier, asking yourself - why didn’t I have this sooner? No gimmicks, no clutter—just smart, useful, and well-loved finds that help with self-care, home life, and everyday routines. Whether you're upgrading your beauty...
10 simple ways to find more time in a busy day. No magic required.
We would probably all love an extra hour in the day. Or two. Or six. Especially with the busy holiday season upon us right now. But since we're not magicians and we don't own a time machine (yet), the only way we'll be able to find extra time is if we take a good look...
5 ways summer camp can help your kids grow emotionally: From a mom who’s seen it first-hand.
I am what you'd call a camp evangelist, especially after seeing all the ways summer camp has helped my kids grow. And I've had a long time to be able to see that growth -- our youngest is about to finish her ninth (!) year at the same camp, while her stepsister is now...
Kids savings programs from popular brands…that are actually worth your time
Between phone plans, school clothes, baby gear, and the occasional "how is this audiobook $18?" moment, raising kids gets expensive fast. The good news? Some of our favorite brands are stepping up with kids savings programs offering great value. We're not talking...
Amazing savings tips and tools with these smart money apps for your household
Managing a household budget doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Between bills, groceries, surprise school fundraisers, and the occasional “how did we spend that much at Target” moment, it can feel like your money’s running faster than you are. Here is where the...
The coolest Etsy finds for spring gifting, treating yourself, or just because
We’ve been longtime Etsy fans — way back before “Add to Cart” was a reflex. We’ve collaborated with them over the years, supported their small shop community, and returned again and again to find gifts that are actually thoughtful, keepsakes that are actually...
One Cool Thing: An allergy-friendly chocolate bunny
While we were putting together our Guide to Easter Gifts for Teens + Tweens, we came across this awesome Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Bunny from a longtime favorite of ours, No Whey! Foods. It's a long list of gift ideas, so I wanted to be sure it didn't get buried in...
21 fabulous, famous women coloring pages celebrating some of our favorite American women
One of the great ways to get our kids excited to learn about anything at all is through crafts and coloring pages. So for National Women's History Month this year, we searched the web to find some of the very best printable coloring pages featuring groundbreaking...
Gifts supporting Ukraine: 11 wonderful ideas with 100% of proceeds giving back to Ukrainian causes
With the chaos of the last week's changes in how the United States will (not) support Ukraine, we decided to revise our post from 2022 and remind our readers that they can still help support those in need. As the war intensifies in Ukraine, so does the worldwide...
7 cool, reusable snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags
We've got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They're a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags, which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over the long run. Plus, we've found...
Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that still feel thoughtful
Because life can be a lot, and you deserve more than whatever’s left at the drugstore checkout. You're not alone if Mother’s Day snuck up on you this year. Between school events, kid chaos, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy for even the most well-meaning...
Smart Earth Day ideas for families – and the sustainable brands making it easier
No pressure. No perfection. Just small, meaningful ways to do better by the planet as a family — one choice, one habit, one brand at a time. This Earth Day, we wanted to offer something more grounded than a list of trendy eco products. So we pulled together a mix of...
21 Target gifts for moms that hit the bullseye in 2025
When was the last time you treated yourself to something just because? If you have to think about it, it’s been too long. You do everything—so why not get yourself something that makes life easier, cozier, or just more fun? Whether you’re looking for a little...
Easter Baskets for Teens and Tweens: Look no further than these 28 amazing ideas!
It can be hard putting together cool Easter baskets for teens and tweens. While our youngest kids may be content with a stuffed rabbit and a basket full of candy-filled plastic eggs, I'm excited to treat my three kids with some cool Easter gifts for teens that they'll...
This quick tip can make your donations go further for your favorite causes
Over the past few years, I've committed to my favorite charities and causes by changing my donations from end-of-year or once-in-a-while to an automated recurring monthly contribution. I've learned that it's a really solid, easy way to help organizations and...
12 creative ways to display kids’ artwork, from DIYs to clutter-saving services
One parenting conundrum that seems timeless: the search for creative ways to display kids' artwork. From the preschool doodles and finger paint portraits to the kindergarten collages, to the papier maché sculptures that would look just perfect...where, exactly? I get...
Bet you didn’t even know you could recycle some of these things you use every day.
If you're looking for a free recycling program for your Febreze cans, your teen's EOS lip balm containers, your kids' drink pouches, or even your teeth aligners, you're in luck. I just found the ultimate list of brands that have recycling programs for hard-to-recycle...