The Dinner Party is an outstanding resource if you’re dealing with loss and grief
This week, a wonderfully human, poignant video from husband-wife team Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody went viral. Perhaps you’ve seen it? They used the platform to respond to a Princess Bride fan named Amanda Webb (@Alaska_Webb), a young woman who had recently...
5 ergonomic laptop accessories you should consider for your work and study set-ups
As someone who now regularly attends physical therapy, let me be the first to advise you about the importance of ergonomic laptop accessories: So important! Given how much time we all spend on our computers these days, it really pays in the long-term to have a...
I lost 10 lbs in a month playing Supernatural. Here’s why I stuck with it.
Last month I shared my newest obsession: the Supernatural VR fitness app for Oculus. Now, after one month of counting calories and playing Supernatural 4-5 times per week, I stepped on the scale and found out I’d lost 10 pounds. I’m so excited (and, yeah,...
6 smart ways to use tech to help your teen get better sleep at night. They need it!
Has anyone else’s teens struggled with interrupted sleep since the pandemic? My kids’ slower social lives and reduction in extracurricular activities certainly plays a part, but turning to tech to connect with friends is making an impact too. The American...
Getting in shape in 2021? Our review of the Supernatural VR exercise app on Oculus
Several weeks ago, if you’d told me I’d be excitedly looking forward to my work out each day, I’d have thought you were insane. I have never craved a good cardio session and I haven’t had a gym membership in years. That said, I’ve...
Our favorite self-care apps to help you develop a self-care plan. Because winter is coming.
Let’s talk about self-care apps! While I took a no-holds-bar approach at the very beginning of quarantine (It’s the end of the world! Why not scroll all day?), I’m realizing that might not be the most sustainable solution for a pandemic that shows no...
Can HEPA air purifiers help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home? Here’s what you need to know.
Let’s talk HEPA air purifiers and the coronavirus. I’ve started to hear some noise about how these appliances might help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so I’ve been reading up to see if buying one is worth the money. The TL;DR version?...
Keep your eyes safer with these blue light blocking screen protectors
As someone who works on a smartphone and computer all day long, I’ve become very diligent about wearing my blue light blocking glasses. I even have a pair for my kids, but no surprise here, they rarely remember to wear them. And well, considering I leave mine at...
How the Apple Watch 4 is helping me stay healthy, be more mindful, connect with my kids, and disconnect from my phone
I had an original Apple Watch way back when it first came out, and I really liked it. I also ended up feeling like it was “another thing” — another thing to charge, another thing to take care of, another thing to buy accessories for. Sometimes...
Apple Watch Series 3 for $199: You won’t want to miss this sale!
If you’ve been wanting an Apple Watch Series 3, whether you’re a first-timer or are looking to upgrade, you’re going to be hard pressed to find a price as low as this. We spotted certain models for as low as $199 on Amazon.com right now. But trust us...
quip for kids: A grown-up toothbrush that’s made for tiny mouths.
I have been a hard core fan of the quip electric toothbrush, long before you probably heard their ads on podcasts (though not on Spawned just yet!) or could find them at your local Target. I have even bought them for my kids, though that was before they decided to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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