Kate Etue | 6/75 | Cool Mom Picks

The custom map jewelry that has us thinking Mother’s Day gifts (hint, hint)

It’s never too early to start thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, in my opinion. And when I spotted the custom street map jewelry over at Talia Sari, I knew these were going straight to the top of my wish list. The minimalist style is sleek and understated,...

21 cool Easter basket ideas under $20 for kids of all ages

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion, Toys + Playthings

Easter is just a few short weeks away, so we’re all thinking about just what we’re going to stuff our kids’ Easter baskets with this year. While there’s nothing wrong with jellybeans and Peeps, maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket...

The adorable, custom Easter cookie cutters you need this spring.

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

In my family, we love incorporating traditions into our holiday celebrations whenever we can. True to my style, one of the easiest traditions to put in place is a cookie decorating day, so I was excited to find these adorable, custom custom Easter cookie cutters at...

7 DIY face mask recipes for every skin care woe that ails you

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics, DIY

While I’m not personally a huge makeup buff, I do enjoy a good skincare product to clean and brighten my skin…and hopefully reduce some fine lines. And when it comes to face masks, they’re just plain fun. In fact, it’s become one of my favorite...

Shopping at Etsy now helps saves the environment in a big way.

by Kate Etue | Doing Good

We’ve been huge supporters of the incredible makers over at Etsy for years. In fact, they started right around when we did, which was a great overlap with our mission to support indie makers, and particularly, women-run companies. Our readers know we’ve...

Hot new accessory alert: 7 cool barrettes for adults, from fun to super chic

by Kate Etue | Fashion

Last week, Elle magazine reported that the hottest accessory new stealing the show at NY Fashion week was barrettes…for adults. And despite some of the totally bizarre fashion trends we’ve seen lately, this is one we can totally get behind. Because, anyone...

We tried Hairstory New Wash shampoo: Here’s what we thought | Damn You, Facebook Ads series

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

I typically fly right past most of the ads in my Facebook and Instagram feeds, but recently the Hairstory New Wash shampoo ad caught my eye. This sulfate-free shampoo is supposed to change the way you wash your hair, and with 4/5 stars and more than 5,000 reviews, I...

3 great printable sleep logs. Because we’ll try anything, you know?

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

Recently, we’ve seen more and more doctors recommending sleep logs and sleep journals for those of us who regularly wake during the night, or have trouble falling asleep in the first place. It makes sense. Especially for parents. One of our problems, which KJ...

5 ideas for cool coffee bar carts for your home, whatever your decorating style. Barista not included.

by Kate Etue | Art + Decor

I’m thinking of taking my coffee obsession to the next level, with one of these cool coffee bar carts. Kind of like bar carts, only…for coffee. I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere, and I love the idea of a dedicated space for my coffee supplies...

Valentine’s Day nails: 7 fun, fairly easy ideas to get your fingers feeling the love

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

Here’s a fun way to get festive for Valentine’s Day this year: Valentine’s Day nails. These are blowing up social media, and the creative designs we’re seeing are making us so happy to go beyond switching up your favorite color for red or pink....