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Great waterproof shoes that don’t sacrifice style

Great waterproof shoes that don’t sacrifice style

We've all been there. Our hands are full, we're distracted by who knows what, and we unwittingly step straight into a puddle. The rest of the day is marked by wet, soggy feet and that squishy sound when you walk. So annoying. That's why Vessi's line of men's and...

This $45 cashmere tee from Quince is actual luxury

This $45 cashmere tee from Quince is actual luxury

You know that fantasy where you are a stylish mom who gets to wear fabrics like cashmere without panicking every time your kid lunges at you with dirty hands? Well, we've got good news: cashmere isn't just for special occasions anymore, now that Quince is bringing...

Foundation that lives up to the hype

Foundation that lives up to the hype

Okay, let’s talk about Il Makiage’s Woke Up Like This foundation—because if you’ve ever tried to find the perfect foundation shade online, you know it can feel like dating apps for your face. Swipe left, swipe right, and somehow you still end up with the wrong match....

Make Halloween memories with Build-a-Bear buddies

Make Halloween memories with Build-a-Bear buddies

Okay, mama, let’s be honest: Halloween is creeping up, and your kids are already bouncing off the walls with excitement (and probably sugar from your hidden candy stash). But before you drown in costume glitter and candy wrappers, let me toss a magical idea your way —...

Halloween decor that doesn’t break the budget

Halloween decor that doesn’t break the budget

Finding ways to make your home festive this Halloween—without any sticker shock—feels like a win. So, have you thought of Dollar Tree? You might be surprised by their cute, spooky decor, without any budget stress. In fact, their prices are so good that you don't have...

Luxury gifts that are really, really special

Luxury gifts that are really, really special

Let’s be real: your host does not need another bottle of meh Pinot. If you want to show up with a gift that says “I’m grateful and fabulous,” head straight to Flamingo Estate. Their gorgeously curated, over-the-top-in-the-best-way goods are gifts that will be...

Book it now: a picture-perfect family vacation to Italy

Book it now: a picture-perfect family vacation to Italy

Planning a family trip to Italy sounds just about perfect—until you realize how tough it is to find a destination that works for both the kids and your sanity. Real luxury is finding a hotel that handles the details, so you can spend less time coordinating and more...

Safety tools from AARP that give you peace of mind

Safety tools from AARP that give you peace of mind

Between keeping track of our own schedules and wrangling everyone else's—kids, carpools, maybe even the dog—worrying about aging parents is one more thing on our plates. Then again, we're not getting any younger either. We have our own safety concerns as we age. Yeah,...

Halloween Build-a-Bears are here!

Halloween Build-a-Bears are here!

Let’s be real—Halloween costumes are cute (until your kid changes their mind the night before), candy is fun (until the sugar crash), and trick-or-treating is a blast (until you’re carrying your preschooler four whole blocks home). But you know what your kid will...

How parents are surviving the school year (so far)

How parents are surviving the school year (so far)

Back-to-school survival for parents is real. Backpacks are packed. Buses are running. And parents everywhere are running on fumes. Whether your kids started two weeks ago or you're still adjusting to the new routine, this is the part where we’ve gone from “excited” to...

The vet‑on‑demand tool pet parents rely on

The vet‑on‑demand tool pet parents rely on

Ever had that heart‑skip moment, like your dog limping around the kitchen table late at night or your cat suddenly coughing after bedtime? It sends you into the spiral: Do I call the vet? Rush to the ER? Or wait (and panic)? If you're juggling kid schedules and pet...