Rage Against The Minivan

I've made it a goal to try to use less waste in my kids' lunches this coming year. We've outgrown bento boxes, so I'm experimenting with some new products to try to cut down on plastic bags. Here are some of the best things I've found, including reusable sandwich bags and bags that can be composted. All products are from Grove Collaborative, my go-to spot for eco-friendly products, and they have a killer gift with purchase right now. All products are from Grove . . .

This post was sponsored by Clorox For kids, there’s no better time of year than the last week of school, because you’ve got the whole summer spread out in front of you. (For parents, it's . . . um . .. . quite another story.) And then there’s nothing worse, as a kid, than when the end of summer is approaching. My own kids still have several weeks left and are already dreading it. Last week I posted something about how to ease the transition into the school year by . . .

India and I are talking about some of our favorite STEM, science and art products for tween girls. These are all great ways to keep your kids occupied and learning for those last few weeks of summer. Nancy B's Science Club Hydroponics Labhttp://amzn.to/2ffFehg Nancy B's Science Club Might Microbes Labhttp://amzn.to/2v5iplU Little Passports Science Expeditions Subscriptionhttp://www.littlepassports.com/tvscience/ Creation Crate Subscriptionhttp://www.creationcrate.com/ Kid Made Modern Art . . .

Chatting with Whoorl about our upcoming podcast. We are revealing the name and the topic and are excited to tell you all about it!  . . .

Can you believe it's August? It feels like this summer has flown by. This is the time of year I always start having a little mom-guilt for not having spent more time at the beach with the kids instead of working while I shoo them outside. But alas, that is the life of a working mom in summer months. This summer has been occupied with another new venture, too . . . my newest "baby." I've been a part of the Beer and Hymns movement for the past 3 years, starting a chapter here in Orange County and . . .

In this week's political discussion Paul E. Martin and I are doing a deeper dive into this whole Russia fiasco, trying to explain the nuances in laymen's terms. We are also talking about the new press secretary, Spicer's resignation, and the latest on the Republican health care bill. . . .