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Kinsey Gidick

Kinsey Gidick is a Lifestyle Writer at Romper, where she writes about parenting and the products that make the experience easier. Kinsey's bylines have appeared in The Washington Post, Roads & Kingdoms, Anthony Bourdain's Explore Parts Unknown, and Garden & Gun. Her work on "Your Guide to Charleston's Best Barbecue" in Explore Parts Unknown earned her a 2019 travel writing award from the Association of Food Journalists. She earned her Communication degree from The College of Charleston. A recovering alt-weekly editor and freelance writer based in Charleston, S.C. when she's not detangling her frizz, Kinsey can be found recipe testing or sight-seeing with her husband and four-year-old son.
Pools Are Pretty Much Sold Out But Don't Worry: Here Are 7 You Can Buy RN
A pool. What I would give for a pool right now. I was smart enough to buy a kiddie pool for my son back in early April, but in the heat of early spring here in South Carolina, it's now deflated into a flaccid bird bath and I'm too embarrassed to ask…
By Kinsey Gidick
Get $150 Off A Dyson Cyclone & BOGO Swimwear at Target's Memorial Day Sale
There’s something about shopping at Target that’s akin to that first sip of coffee in the morning. Both soothing and invigorating, who hasn’t snuck out of the house for a solo Target trip just for the sheer therapeutic value of the excursion? But…
By Kinsey Gidick
Here's How Your Kid's Understanding Of Time Is Affecting Their Quarantine Experience
The meaning of time is a hard concept for adults to comprehend, let alone children. (I have a 4-year-old who regularly asks “When is tomorrow?”) Time is such a confusing idea. Even the definition is impossible to explain to children: “The indefinite…
By Kinsey Gidick
10 Harry Potter Face Masks For Muggles Who Wish They Had A Pandemic Patronus
If only we had a magic spell that could put an end to this pandemic, like a form of "Avada Kedavra" just for viruses. (A vaccine would be great, too, of course.) In the meantime, though, Harry Potter face masks might be the closest thing we have to…
By Kinsey Gidick
These 12 Copycat Fast Food Recipes Might Actually Change Your Life
Tired of seeing friends post their perfect sourdough breads on Instagram? Dealing with a household of picky eaters not hot for your tenth interpretation of chickpeas? Don't drive yourself crazy trying to go all Bon Appetit on your fam when all they…
By Kinsey Gidick
These 12 iPhone Apps For Preschoolers Are More Than Mindless Distractions
Screens. Love 'em or hate 'em, in times of uncertainty, they're an inevitable part of your preschooler's life. Sometimes mommy and daddy just need a second to get something done and, as much as we hate to admit it, a screen can be an easy…
By Kinsey Gidick
Grab The Crayons & Wine, These 15 Free Coloring Pages Are Just For You
Remember when you were a kid and you could spend hours working on a coloring book? Something about it felt therapeutic and mesmerizing at the same time. Studies have shown that like art therapy (but to a lesser degree), coloring can reduce stress.…
By Kinsey Gidick
This Amazing Michelle Obama-Inspired Baby Food Is Helping Hungry Families
Here's a startling fact: one in four New York City children is at risk for hunger. Tiny Organics' Michelle Obama-inspired baby food was created with those kids in mind: For the month of May, the plant-based meal makers will donate 100% of all…
By Kinsey Gidick
17 National Brother's Day Instagram Captions To Celebrate That Sibling Bond
Attention siblings: National Brother’s Day is swiftly approaching, scheduled for May 24 this year. Do you know that that means? Noogie time! Well, that and time to dig up all the best blackmail photos of your brother you can find. And where better…
By Kinsey Gidick
The 2020 Gerber Baby Has Been Revealed & OMG, Wait Until You See Her Smile
Romper readers, brace yourselves. Extremely cute baby content coming in hot. Each year for the past nine years, Gerber, the baby food and baby care company that’s been keeping little ones' tummies full since 1927, announces a Gerber Spokesbaby to…
By Kinsey Gidick
Yay, Now You Can Get Cute Face Masks For The Whole Family At Old Navy
It's not the fashion accessory you wanted, but it seems a cloth face mask is the new must-have addition to your wardrobe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to advise the use of “simple cloth face coverings,” and hundreds…
By Kinsey Gidick
Believe It Or Not, Memorial Day Is Actually Not Very Far Away
Feeling the itch to officially kick off summer? Well, as every American knows, it's not really summertime until you've used Memorial Day as an excuse to consume mass quantities of barbecue ribs and popsicles. And take note, the federal holiday is…
By Kinsey Gidick
Where Playmobil's 'Back To The Future' DeLorean is Going, Kids Don't Need Roads
Guys, guys! Marty McFly and Doc Brown are back! And they’re 6 inches tall. No, this isn’t some time machine-induced shrinkage situation. It’s the work of your favorite German toy company. Playmobil's new Back to the Future DeLorean set features your…
By Kinsey Gidick
If You're Curious About Lamaze, Start With These 8 Classes On YouTube
You've likely heard of the Lamaze childbirth method, and you probably know it involves some kind of funny breathing (thanks to almost every movie scene featuring a woman in labor from the last 30 years), but that might be the extent of your…
By Kinsey Gidick
13 Sweet Instagram Captions For Mother's Day That Will Win You All The Points
You probably already have it circled on your calendar, but just a gentle reminder that Mother’s Day is May 10, 2020. “Alexa, set an alarm for May 10 at 8 a.m.” Right? Because we all know that even though it’s your big day, you’ll likely be the one…
By Kelly Mullen-McWilliams and Kinsey Gidick
14 Children's Books To Order From Small Bookstores That Are *Perfect* For Right Now
The fate of independent book stores has been precarious since the dawn of the internet. And now, in our current climate, they need our support more than ever. The good news? You can help. With many libraries across the country closed, now is a great…
By Kinsey Gidick
These 8 Easy-To-Use Apps Can Help Grandparents & Grandkids Stay Connected
My parents live 3,000 miles away in the Pacific Northwest, so I understand the struggle to keep them connected to my 4-year-old. I also know I’m not alone. Luckily, some savvy app developers have come up with creative ways to help, like these 8 apps…
By Kinsey Gidick
16 National Baby Day Quotes That'll Make You All Kinds Of Emotional
You may not know it, but May 2 is National Baby Day. What’s that you say? Why a day to celebrate the cute cuddly goodness that is the newest members of our species? Sure, infants also come with a boatload of responsibilities, but I think we can all…
By Kinsey Gidick
Here Are 15 Pairs Of Cute, Comfy Maternity Shorts You'll Wear 24/7
Oh the joys of being pregnant in the summer. As if having a human bowling ball wedged against your bladder weren’t hard enough, add in heat and humidity. As your body becomes more and more unrecognizable, the trials of procuring fashionable and…
By Kinsey Gidick
Here Are 27 Movies For Kids That Aren't Cartoons, Because You've Seen Enough
Why is it that all cartoons seem to be louder and higher-pitched than any other programming? Are they designed that way, sort of like dog whistles, to appeal to children's immature hearing? For those of you plagued by Daniel Tiger tunes and the…
By Kinsey Gidick