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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.
13 Adorable Sewing Kits That'll Keep Your Kid Occupied For Hours
I grew up wearing only homemade Halloween costumes made by my mom. My grandmother knitted afghans and sewed my Easter dresses. And my campfire club regularly included sewing in its after school events. I didn’t need to request a sewing kit for my…
By Kinsey Gidick
You Can Shop Busy Philipps' Closet On Poshmark Right Now (And All $ Goes To Schools!)
Actress, author, and former TV show host Busy Philipps has been a style icon since she first stole scenes on the early aughts cult classic Freaks & Geeks. Now she's taking her looks and putting them to good use launching a pop-up closet for a…
By Kinsey Gidick
Here's What The Experts Say About Whether Coronavirus Can Live On Books
While the days of wiping down groceries seem to be behind us, there are still so many questions about how long the virus remains on surfaces. With the start of school just around the corner and libraries across the country beginning to open up,…
By Kinsey Gidick
Should I Send My Child Back To School Amid COVID? Experts Weigh In On Risks & Benefits
As COVID-19 cases rise across the country and school districts release their plans for the fall, many parents are torn. On the one hand, kids are desperate for socialization and non-digital education. On the other, teacher unions are citing fears…
By Kinsey Gidick
These 12 Memes Totally Get How Stressed Out Parents Are Right Now
If you’re a parent to one of the 76 million students enrolled in U.S. schools, you’ve probably been experiencing a few stress dreams lately. As if parenting through a global pandemic weren’t hard enough, add in the fact that no one knows what school…
By Kinsey Gidick
You Can Personalize This Best Friends Mug With Custom Illustrations Of You & Your Besties
Whether you’ve called her your best friend for a year or 20, there are few things so great as having a tight pal you can call on for anything. And if you're fortunate to have a BFF, it's important to show them how much you appreciate everything they…
By Kinsey Gidick
10 Books (For Adults) That Will Make You Feel Like A Kid In The Summertime
Happy childhood memories pretty much fall into a few categories: holidays, birthdays, and summer. Some of the best moments in life happen before the age of 18 and between the months of June and August. There's no going back in time, unfortunately,…
By Kinsey Gidick
14 Fourth Of July Pie Recipes You'll Want To Make All Summer Long
Have you made your Fourth of July celebration checklist yet? Swimsuit: check. Hot dogs: check. Fireworks: check. Pie: You better say check. It’s not Independence Day without some gorgeous, fruity, dough-framed concoction. Oh sure, you could serve…
By Kinsey Gidick
14 Books That Make You Feel Like You're At The Beach
Whether you're currently at the beach, planning a trip to the beach, or wishing you were at the beach, the beach probably has something to do with your summer plans (whether real or imagined). So shouldn't your summer reading material reflect your…
By Kinsey Gidick
FridaBaby’s New Gadget Goes After Boogers & So Much More
I distinctly remember being gifted a NoseFrida at my son’s baby shower and thinking, “There’s no way I’m using this thing to suck my baby's boogers out.” Well, guess what? That clever little invention became an essential instrument in my mom…
By Kinsey Gidick
Even Those Inflatable Backyard Pools Can Pose A Drowning Risk, A New Warning Says
With many vacations canceled and lots of community pools closed due to the pandemic, more and more families are taking the plunge this summer and buying backyard pools. (One local pool repairman in my own tiny town in Virginia told me he’d installed…
By Kinsey Gidick
8 Father's Day Poems That Say Everything You Wish You Could
"Dear Dad." That’s the way most of us will begin our obligatory Father’s Day cards. But what if you decided to mix it up this year? What if you looked to some of the world’s greatest poets to tell dad just how much you care about him? You might be…
By Kinsey Gidick
13 Sentimental Father's Day Cards That May Make Dad Shed A Tear
Father's Day only comes around once a year, which is why it is the perfect time to let your dad know exactly how special he is to you. You may not be able to find the words yourself to tell him what he means to you but, fortunately, there are plenty…
By Angela Johnson and Kinsey Gidick
This Video Of The New Gerber Baby Taking Her First Steps Is Ridiculously Cute
In terms of baby milestones, few things are more exciting than watching your child finally learn to walk. It's even exciting to watch somebody else's child learn to walk... not to mention adorable. So here's some pretty great news: Thanks to a brand…
By Kinsey Gidick
Trampolines Are Selling Out *So* Fast, But Here Are 5 You Can Still Buy
With kids stuck at home driving their parents up the wall with their pent-up energy, there’s never been a better time to invest in a backyard trampoline. Right now, across the United States, big box vendors of the gymnastic springboards are racing…
By Kinsey Gidick
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