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10 important things your kids should know before leaving home. Sniffle.

10 important things your kids should know before leaving home. Sniffle.

by Lisa Barnes | Tips + Tricks

With my oldest heading off to college this fall, I’ve found myself in a sort of panic mode, mostly because I’m not sure if she knows everything she needs to know before she leaves. You worry so much about them eating their vegetables and getting enough...
These creative teens have turned a passion for tie-dye into an amazing charitable effort.

These creative teens have turned a passion for tie-dye into an amazing charitable effort.

by Lisa Barnes | Doing Good, Fashion

We have heard that the kids are alright. And in today’s world, it’s always exciting to see teens who are not just being entrepreneurial, but doing good things with their efforts. Like really, really good things. Enter Tie Dye For A Good Cause. New York...
13 dorm room essentials you might not have considered | Back to School Guide 2022

13 dorm room essentials you might not have considered | Back to School Guide 2022

by Lisa Barnes | Back to School Shopping, Living

I’ve become a bit of a pro at picking out dorm room essentials — and separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves from the not-going-to-haves if I’m paying for it. Having sent two of my three kids off to college already, it’s become clear...
The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.

The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.

by Lisa Barnes | Doing Good, School Gear

Two years ago, Crayola introduced the Colors of the World crayons, which included a veritable rainbow of 24 skin tone crayons that not only celebrate diversity, but create an opportunity for kids to learn respect for others and more fully represent themselves. The...
Gifts supporting Ukraine: 11 wonderful ideas with 100% of proceeds giving back to Ukrainian causes

Gifts supporting Ukraine: 11 wonderful ideas with 100% of proceeds giving back to Ukrainian causes

by Lisa Barnes | Doing Good

As the war intensifies in Ukraine, so does the worldwide support, and that includes gifts supporting Ukraine like the ones I’m sharing here. We love that there are so many organizations helping Ukraine right now, and while we encourage donating generously to...
Spring 2022 nail trends that are cool, not kitschy

Spring 2022 nail trends that are cool, not kitschy

by Lisa Barnes | Beauty + Cosmetics, Living, Style + Beauty

I am so excited to share some of the spring 2022 nail trends I’m loving. Because when I decided to share my favorite winter nail trends a few months ago, I’ll be honest — had no idea it would be such a huge hit! Maybe because of all the things that...
Hot winter nail trends of 2021-2022 that are sophisticated, not silly

Hot winter nail trends of 2021-2022 that are sophisticated, not silly

by Lisa Barnes | Beauty + Cosmetics

We’ve all had the best time looking at the hot winter nail trends of 2021 into 2022, to help get our fingers up to date — if not our shoe collection. One limb at a time perhaps? When it comes to beauty trends, I love nail polish because it’s a...
What to send loved ones spending Thanksgiving alone, so you feel just a little more together.

What to send loved ones spending Thanksgiving alone, so you feel just a little more together.

by Lisa Barnes | Holiday Picks, Tips + Tricks

Yesterday, my daughter who is attending graduate school for social work in Denver, called to tell me that she thinks it is best for her to cancel her planned trip home for Thanksgiving thanks to the new COVID warnings and restrictions in Oregon where I live. My first...
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