10 of the coolest tech gifts for teens that are all teen-approved | Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2019
We know first hand that finding cool gifts for teens is no easy task. But in our experience, tech is always a safe choice, especially in 2019 when teens are so in tune with what’s hot on the tech scene. We’re so pleased to present this holiday tech gift...
Sugarfina x Nintendo makes the tastiest gift for the gamer in your life
My Facebook ads have been on-point lately with a fancy mascara (hello!), a super cool pantsuit (yes please!), and just yesterday, this new collab between Sugarfina and Nintendo (heck yeah!). You know I clicked right through and boy, am I glad I did. Related: The...
LEGO’s new NASA Apollo 11 Lunar Lander building set is out of this world.
This summer, July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Lunar Landing. Even though space travel has been a reality my kids’ entire lives — and mine, too — they’re still incredibly curious about the cosmos. And since they’re...
Sequins meet STEM with these fun flip sequin shirts for geeky kids
My kids are still totally into the flip sequin shirts, so how fun to discover these flip sequin STEM shirts for kids at Svaha, a company that’s brand new to us. If you’ve got kids who love science, and well STEM in general, you’ve got to see awesome...
The Otterbox x Pop Sockets phone case is just made for our adorably clumsy kids
One thing I know about my daughter: She looooves her Pop Socket grip on the back of her phone — and she also tends to drop said phone. A lot. We insisted on an Otterbox phone case for protection long ago, but I may be willing to let her switch it up, thanks to...
25 cool last-minute digital subscription gifts for everyone on your list
If you’re looking for an amazing last-minute holiday gift that the people on your list will love, consider a digital subscription gift. It’s one gift takes up no space in their home, yet provides hours of entertainment, learning, or fun. Maybe all three,....
14 last-minute tech gifts that will still arrive before Christmas. Thanks, Amazon Prime!
Even if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, we’ve got you covered with these tech gifts you can still order on Amazon Prime and receive before Christmas. Brilliant, right? And, true to form, these last minute Amazon Prime tech gifts are all...
Cool Fortnite gifts for your game-obsessed kids. Orange Justice, forever!
Question: how many times in the last day has your kid danced Orange Justice? If the answer is more than once, then you’re going to want to check out these cool Fortnite gifts we’ve found for kids who are obsessed with the game. Sure, they’d love more...
10 cool holiday tech toys for tweens and big kids | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Next up in our Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2018, we’re featuring cool tech toys for tweens and big kids. Hey, we know first-hand how hard older kids can be to shop for, but having consulted with them we’re pretty sure these tech toys, gifts and gadgets will...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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Atomic Habits by James Clear :Oct 1
No More Mean Girls, by Katie Hurley
The Yes Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
How to Break Up with Your Phone, by Christine Price
The New Childhood, by Jordan Shapiro
How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell'Antonia
Raising Empowered Daughters by Mike Adamick
Radical Kindness by Angela Santomero
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