I tweeted this week that I've become the person who carries essential oils in my bag for stress and anxiety, and wow, it turns out I'm not alone! A lot of people asked what I like, the best essential oils I've found so far, hail from Aur…
I've myself spending a lot of time lately searching for terms like the best mascara for short lashes, the best mascara for thin lashes, the best mascara for volume...you get the deal. Partly it has to do with hitting the other side of 40…
With winter around the corner, I know so many of us are in full prep mode. Or at least as close to full prep mode as we can be while also managing work, online school, and preventing a household COVID outbreak. Oof. So I've tried to take…
Hi. Get your flu shots. Get your flu shots. Get your flu shots. Need some reasons to get your flu shots besides me telling you? Here you go. 1. A flu shot keeps you healthy . Flu vaccines are proven to reduce the risk of flu illness, hos…
Getting my kid to keep his face mask on is a pretty tall order, but I'm hoping that introducing some new Halloween masks designed for kids will make it a little easier. I can just pass his off as a costume accessory that way, right? I fo…
Welp, we've officially hit that point in the pandemic when we differentiate between our leggings and our nice, stylish leggings . Or is that just me? Answer: No way that's just me. You all went kind of wild for our team's recos for of ou…
We're always on the lookout for maternity clothing that honors woman, of more shapes and sizes than some of the designer labels. Not all of us look like all the size 2 models in maternity catalogs, ya know? As for me, I basically lived i…
You may have seen the news this week about the new labels in Patagonia shorts. Just four words appear on the underside of the labels: Vote the a**holes out. This isn't just cheeky resistance; Patagonia is a company that's always stood up…
If the continued interest over Michelle Obama's lovely "Vote" necklace from last month's speech at the Democratic National Convention was any indication, many of us are also eager to promote our voting rights loud and proud, this critica…
The past few weeks, my Instagram feed is full of my friends' adorable kids in their back-to-school outfits... complete with fresh, new face masks.I'm so proud of these kids for being responsible about in-person schooling, and for parents…
Like everyone I know, I was absolutely captivated and moved by Michelle Obama's DNC speech last night. (Please, watch if you haven't already.) It's what I woke up thinking about this morning and I know I will keep thinking about it. And …
During the Covid pandemic, we've seen people do some wild things to get their nails done. There have been the women doing manicures through the mail slots in their front doors . There's the mobile manicure truck that's cruising around Ne…
I've lost count of all the times that healthcare workers have brought me to tears with their bravery and selflessness over the last few months. So I was thrilled to find this Everyday Hero t-shirt collection celebrating nurses , from the…
Retail therapy is real these days for me, no apologies. But I'm not quite focused on what's "in" right now -- or not as much as usual. Just what's comfy, cute, and will make me feel a little more put-together when I grab my get outside i…
I just read that nearly 30% of Americans sometimes, rarely, or never wear a mask in public and it makes me want to bang my head on something. Nothing too hard though, because our hospitals have been through enough and don't need the like…
I've been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether it's Halloween costumes for kids with special needs or adaptive clothing for kids with sensory issues . And this ne…
By now, we should not need to be "arguing" the need for mask-wearing in public . The science out there is abundant! But when it comes to my own kids (who get a little more leeway than obstinate adults), I have found that providing a soli…
Update : Unfortunately this Kickstarter was cancelled in mid-July. We'll be out shortly with some great alternatives! Anyone else feel like they're playing high-stakes poker every time they grab a shopping cart by the handle? I know I ca…
If your ears ache like crazy right now, you're doing something right, mask-wise. But good news! With these accessories, you can make wearing a face mask a whole lot more comfortable, and for glasses wearers, a whole lot less foggy. Plus,…
Anxiety had already been a concern for many of our kids before the Covid pandemic hit, and as we all know, the current situation isn't helping. All of us are having to navigate an entirely new way of life right now, and it can be particu…
With the CDC recommendations that we now where face masks in public , I made a few myself - no sewing involved! - and purchased a couple from a few local businesses who have pivoted their businesses during this Coronavirus pandemic . But…
As a long time eczema sufferer myself, along with a now teen daughter who's been battling it since she was a baby, I've tried and used my fair share of creams and lotions with the hopes of getting some relief. So, when I was introduced t…
I have spent the past week grappling with whether or not to make my own face mask and upgrade from the bandana I've been wearing over my mouth and nose when I head out for groceries. The thing is, I don't sew. This post last updated Apri…
I was never really a robe person until this whole Coronavirus quarantine went down, and now I barely take it off. I wear mine the second I wake up, and then when 5pm hits, it's back on again. Full disclosure: There may have been days the…